Corolla and Camry parts to change when these are noticed

auto spares

Just so you know that you’re one step closer to being taken advantage of in the “ladipo” market where auto parts’ prices are a bit fair in Lagos. This place has a culture of talking you into adding up what is not essentially needed to be replaced.

And before you get into this entanglement, it is important that you’re aware of what signs a faulty car part does give when you consider fixing the general car problem as well as being updated on their best price. So in this case you’re isolating what is going wrong with the car, troubleshooting the error, and getting things working again by saving your time and money.

Exterior parts of Toyota Corolla Vs. Camry

The exterior parts are the first area of the cars you come in contact with. So, therefore, they are built for lasting luster, aesthetics, and strength. Unfortunately, they are also the first to get bodily damages upon vandalism or accident. Here is the list of core parts that made up the exterior of a vehicle as well as their respective signs when they become faulty.

  1. Bumper: The damages that are seen on the bumper are mostly due to maximum impact from external objects. Breakages and tearing are noticed, and damages to such extents require you to have another one installed as a replacement. At this point, It is not ideal and safe to patch a bumper that has broken off because it is no longer secure for use.

 

 

 

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  • General Spare Prices (in Naira)

    Exterior
    • Windscreen
    • NGN 19,500
    • NGN 19,500
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    • Bumper
    • NGN 25,000
    • NGN 29,000
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    • Headlamps (each)
    • NGN 23,000 –  NGN 45,000
    • NGN 23,000 – NGN 64,000

    Exterior Options
    • Tyre (New)
    • NGN 15,000
    • NGN 15,000
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    • Tyre (Tokunbo)
    • NGN 15,000
    • NGN 15,000
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    • Alloy Rims 
    • NGN 110,000 – NGN180,000  
    • NGN 124,000 – NGN200,000 
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    •  Break Pad
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    • Tyres 215/70/15R (New)
    • NGN 40.000
    • NGN 40.000
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2. Headlamps: When this becomes dim or gets crushed, It’s high time to have another set installed. So don’t mistake that for a poor battery.

3. Tyres: The issues of tyres are complex. But anyways we found out that most types seem to exhibit some common features.

First thing first, check with FRSC or VIO standard motorist regulations to see if your tyres scale their benchmark. Now, if it does, you are mostly safe here. However, due to the way you use your car, the tyres may wear out faster than expected. In this case, you may notice dethreading, the appearance of naked wires and wools on the surface ( You really don’t want it to get to this stage if your life is very precious to you).

4. Brake pad: Tyres having a skidding sound is a typical sign that your brake pad is waving you a bye-bye. Or the sharpness to respond to sudden braking calls for you to look into the braking system altogether.

Chassis and suspension parts of Toyota Corolla Vs. Camry

Chances that you can become so uncomfortable when one key component of your chassis or suspension is not active are likely.

The following list of core parts that made up the chassis and suspension system of a vehicle as well as their respective signs are detailed below.

1. Shock absorber: You may notice a disturbing sound or sharp shock when your vehicle encounters a pothole or an uneven road. This kind of experience usually stems from dead shock absorbers.

2. Stabilizer linkages: They are connectors that hold the suspension of the wheel to a car. When the wheel is suddenly detached, they are the culprit.

 

 

 

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  • Models Price (in Naira)

    Chassis and Suspension
    • Bushing (each)
    • NGN 1,000
    • NGN 1,000
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    • Shock Absorbers New (each)
    • NGN 8,000
    • NGN 9,000
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    • Shock Absorbers Tokunbo (each)
    • NGN 6,500
    • NGN 7,400
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    • Stabilizer Linkages New (2 pairs)
    • NGN 7,500
    • NGN 7,500
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    • Stabilizer Linkages Tokunbo (2 pairs)
    • NGN 2,500
    • NGN 2,500
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The engine compartment of Toyota Corolla Vs. Camry

The engine powers everything in the car. From supplying the mechanical energy needed to transport loads to electrical energy needed to run the in-car entertainment, and so on.

Here is the list of core engine parts of a vehicle as well as their respective signs when they become inefficient.

1. Engine: You can start to experience a car engine getting weak over time due to the age of its use. Or begin to hear a cranking sound which definitely indicates knocking. In both cases, it is best advised to get another one with the same spec installed.

 

 

 

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  • Models Price (in Naira)

    Engine
    • 4 Cylinder Plugs Engine (Toumbo)
    • NGN 290,000 (1ZZ) – NGN 350,000 (2ZR) – NGN 320.000 (1NR)
    • NGN 335,000 (2AR-05)  – NGN 450,000 (2AR-15) – NG 290,000 (2AZ-04/05)
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    • V6  Engine (New)
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    • V6  Engine (Tokunbo)
    • NGN 312,000 (2GR)
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    • 4 Cylinder Plugs Engine (New)
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    Under Hood Engine Compartment
    • Battery 65amps (New)
    • NGN 29,000
    • NGN 29,000
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    • Battery 65amps (Tokunbo)
    • NGN 14,000
    • NGN 14,000
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    • Battery 75amps (New)
    • NGN 31,000
    • NGN 31,000
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    • Battery 75amps (Tokunbo)
    • NGN 18,000
    • NGN 18,000
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    •  Engine Seaters (each)
    • NGN 3,000
    • NGN 3,000
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    • Catalyst – Work Type (cut and open)
    • NGN 25,000
    • NGN 25,000
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    • Catalyst – With Complete Manifold
    • NGN 75,000
    • NGN 75,000
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    • Spark Plugs  – Tokunbo (each)
    • NGN 6,000
    • NGN 6,000
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    • Spark Plugs – New (each)
    • NGN 8,000
    • NGN 8,000
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    • Alternator New
    • NGN 20,000
    • NGN 20,000
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    • Alternator Tokunbo
    • NGN 11,000
    • NGN 11,000
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    • Radiator New Double Cell
    • NGN 20,000
    • NGN 25,000
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    • Radiator New Single Cell
    • NGN 18,000
    • NGN 18,000
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    • Alternator Belt New
    • NGN 5,000
    • NGN 7,000
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    • Alternator Belt Tokunbo
    • NGN 2,500
    • NGN 4,000
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    • Condenser New
    • NGN 18,000
    • NGN 20,000
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    • Condenser Tokunbo
    • NGN 13,000
    • NGN 14,000
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    • Compressor New
    • NGN 75,000
    • NGN 75,000
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    • Compressor Tokunbo
    • NGN 35,000
    • NGN 35,000
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2. Condenser: issues may arise with this component of an AC system it is failing to lower the temperature of the car interior.

3. Compressor: It works just as the compressors found in the home refrigerators. Car AC that has their compressors not operating again will not effect any form of room temperature change while it is turned on.

4. Battery: Cars not entering the ignition stage is the handy work of dead or weak batteries. Although, a battery charger can do one or two tricks to rejuvenate it back to excellent working condition, but having an extra one as a backup isn’t a bad idea either.

5. Alternator: If your battery isn’t being recharged by your car, the alternator is to be addressed.

6. Spark plug: If your car isn’t going into ignition or gassing while kick starting it, then the spark plug and coil would be involved after your investigation shows that the battery and alternator are in a good state.

7. Alternator belt: The alternate needs a belt to function. And when this is no longer the case, then it has to be replaced.

8. Radiator: if the water in your car engine is drying up pretty quick or the engine is experiencing overheating, then it’s high time you give a chance to another radiator to perform its executive function.

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