Representative photoTowing for a 2002 Toyota Echo
Towing for the 2002 Toyota Echo: CarmaCars does not do this work itself. Request it and we arrange it with a trusted shop or connect you with one, and we can deliver a rental car to you while yours is in.
- Combined
- 7.4 to 7.8 L/100 km
- Body
- Compact Cars
A rental while yours is in the shop
CarmaCars does not do this work; you keep driving while the shop has your car. We deliver a rental to you, by the day, at our usual rates.
The 2002 Toyota Echo for towing
- Body: compact cars (EPA size class).
2002 Toyota Echo: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 1.5 L | 1.5 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| MPG city (US) | 29 | 27 |
| MPG highway (US) | 37 | 35 |
| MPG combined (US) | 32 | 30 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 38 | 36 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 396 L (14 cu ft) | 396 L (14 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$2,100 | US$2,250 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $2,294 | $2,418 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2002 Toyota Echo
- NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 35 complaints with NHTSA, most often about vehicle speed control (8), air bags (7) and power train (5). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06V266000 | 2006-07-19 | engine and engine cooling | ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, DUE TO IMPROPER MOLDING OF THE RESIN BODY OF THE CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENOR INSTALLED ON THE ENGINE BLOCK, ENGINE OIL MAY PENETRATE THE SEAL AND ENTER THE SENSOR WIRING CONNECTOR. THE WIRE HARNESS CONNECTOR MAY NOT BE SUFFICIENTLY ATTACHED TO THE LOCKING TAB OF THE SENSOR WIRING CONNECTOR. |
| 02V268000 | 2002-10-01 | service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings | ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, IF THE VEHICLE IS DRIVEN UNDER REPEATED START AND STOP OPERATION IN LOW AMBIENT TEMPERATURES AND IN DEEP SNOW, THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT SNOW COULD ACCUMULATE IN LARGE QUANTITIES INSIDE THE REAR WHEEL AND FREEZE. THE SNOW FROZEN INSIDE THE WHEEL COULD CONTACT THE REAR BRAKE LINE... |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Arranging the work for the Echo
For a tow on the 2002 Toyota Echo, CarmaCars arranges a trusted shop and rents you a car while yours is in. Once you are safe, send a request with where the car is and where it should go.
Your Echo and the shop
Bring the owner's manual or service records if you have them. Note the mileage on the odometer when you send the request. Mention the trim and engine in your request; parts differ between them. The 1.5L 4-cylinder with front-wheel drive is the powertrain to look at.
The steps
You agree everything with the shop before work begins. We pass your request to a trusted shop or give you its name. The repair is between you and the shop; the rental is with us.
A rental while you wait
Keep moving with a rental while the shop has your car, by the day at our usual rates. We deliver the rental to you and collect it when your car is ready. We bring the car to your address in the Toronto area, or you collect it for free.
Getting a clear quote
Ask how the shop will contact you if it finds something unexpected. Ask whether anything else is close to needing attention, and how soon. Keep the invoice; it is part of the car's service history.
Small things that help
Follow the maintenance schedule in your owner's manual, by time or distance. Check the tire pressure once a month, when the tires are cold. Use the grade of fuel your owner's manual calls for.
Ready when you are
Need the work and a rental? One request covers both.
Request towing
Tell us when suits you. A person replies within one business day and arranges it with a trusted shop or recommends one; the shop sets its own price and time.
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