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Chart based on 6 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2003 Toyota Corolla 4dr Sedan
130-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
620 mi
windows seals replaced on all doors they appeared to shrink and could visibly see they didn't fit.
56000 mi
US $20
Oil change
Interior panel repair
174000 mi
US $6
Water leaked from upper windshield seam onto driver. Cleaned out rust in seam between body and weatherstrip with screwdriver and Dremel wire brush, washed and dried area, and sealed with clear silicone caulk. I think it will work.
176000 mi
Driver's side sun visor fell off. Reinstalled with larger screws.
79200 mi
One headlight heavily fogged from inside. Removed bulbs and dried using hair dryer.
197000 mi
US $300
The hood would rattle at idle, mechanic replaced some rubber mounts/dampers and solved the problem.
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