Car Brands & Models

In this section, I write about specific car brands and models, their common traits, maintenance needs, and known issues. I focus on what owners and buyers usually want to know, especially long-term reliability, upkeep, and everyday ownership details.

2003-2004 Toyota Corolla (ZZE122R) Conquest sedan: A white ninth-generation Toyota Corolla ZZE122R Conquest sedan. The image shows a more aerodynamic body, large teardrop-shaped headlights, and five-spoke alloy wheels.

Toyota Corolla 2000–2007 Maintenance Costs, Issues, & Advice (E120/E130)

I still see Toyota Corolla models from 2000 to 2007 on the road every single day, and that alone says a lot. These cars are not around because they look modern or feel exciting. They are still here because they keep running, even when they’re not treated perfectly. That’s exactly why so many people still […]

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A blue Toyota Corolla with German registratin plates standing outside a garage in a quiet urban street at dusk.

Toyota Corolla Generations Through the Years: Since 1966 To 2026

Some cars fade away after a few years. Others stick around, quietly doing their job until people stop noticing them. The Toyota Corolla did the opposite. It keeps coming up in conversations, search results, and used car listings because it has been part of everyday life for decades. When someone asks about a dependable car,

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A white Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid parked near a park on a paved driveway.

Toyota Electric Car Evolution: From Early Hybrids to Modern EVs

Toyota Electric Car Evolution is one of those subjects that always gets people talking, and I get why. Toyota built its reputation on reliability, smart engineering, and not jumping headfirst into trends just because everyone else did. When I look back at how Toyota approached electric cars, it’s clear this was never a straight dash

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