Representative photoWheel alignment for a 2008 Toyota Corolla
Wheel alignment for the 2008 Toyota Corolla: 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
- 7.6 to 8.1 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 2008 Toyota Corolla for wheel alignment
- Body: compact cars (EPA size class).
2008 Toyota Corolla: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 1.8 L | 1.8 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| MPG city (US) | 28 | 26 |
| MPG highway (US) | 37 | 35 |
| MPG combined (US) | 31 | 29 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 37 | 35 |
| 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$2,150 | US$2,300 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $2,356 | $2,512 |
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 2008 Toyota Corolla
- NHTSA lists 6 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 314 complaints with NHTSA, most often about air bags (138), vehicle speed control (54) and engine and engine cooling (33). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19V741000 | 2019-10-17 | air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2010-2016 4Runner, 2003-2006 Tundra, 2003-2013 Corolla, 2009-2010 Corolla Matrix, 2004-2005 RAV4, 2002-2007 Sequoia, 2011-2013 Sienna, 2008-2012 Scion xB, 2008-2009 Lexus IS-F, 2007-2012 Yaris and Lexus ES350, 2010-2017 Lexus GX460, 2002-2010... |
| 19V627000 | 2019-08-28 | air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2003-2008 Corolla, 2005-2008 Corolla Matrix, and Pontiac Vibe vehicles equipped with a front passenger air bag assembly replaced under a prior recall. The air bag may not unfold as designed during inflation under high temperature conditions,... |
| 16V127000 | 2016-03-03 | air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2008-2010 Lexus SC vehicles manufactured August 3, 2007, to July 30, 2010, 2008 Toyota Corolla vehicles manufactured May 25, 2007, to December 21, 2007, 2008 Toyota Corolla Matrix vehicles manufactured June 1, 2007, to December 18,... |
| 16V128000 | 2016-03-02 | air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2008-2010 Lexus SC vehicles manufactured August 3, 2007, to July 30, 2010, 2008 Toyota Corolla vehicles manufactured June 1, 2007, to December 21, 2007, 2008 Toyota Corolla Matrix vehicles manufactured June 1, 2007, to December 18,... |
| 10V384000 | 2010-08-26 | engine and engine cooling | TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2008 COROLLA AND COROLLA MATRIX VEHICLES. THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) FOR THE SUBJECT MODELS EQUIPPED WITH THE 1ZZ-FE ENGINE AND TWO-WHEEL DRIVE MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED. THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT A CRACK MAY DEVELOP AT CERTAIN SOLDER POINTS OR ON... |
| 10V036000 | 2010-02-03 | equipment:other:labels | SOUTHEAST TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2011 PASSENGER VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE SOLD WITHOUT THE REQUISITE LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
The 2008 Toyota Corolla: Wheel alignment
For a wheel alignment on the 2008 Toyota Corolla, CarmaCars arranges a trusted shop and never does the work itself. An alignment keeps the car driving straight and the tires wearing evenly.
Details the shop needs
Your owner's manual lists the maintenance schedule for the Corolla. If you have the service history of your Corolla, have it ready for the shop. Say whether the car is drivable; it changes how it gets to the shop. The powertrain to know here is the 1.8L 4-cylinder, with front-wheel drive.
Who does what
We follow up until the shop has the car booked in. You agree the price with the shop before any work starts. The shop quotes the job; you approve it before any work.
Driving while yours is at the shop
Keep moving with a rental while the shop has your car, by the day at our usual rates. A rental keeps your week on track during the repair. Delivery and pickup are both options across the Toronto area.
Small things that help
Use the grade of fuel your owner's manual calls for. Have the battery tested before winter if it is more than a few years old. Wash the underside of the car in winter to clear road salt.
A short checklist
If the car must stay overnight, ask where it will be kept. Ask whether the shop needs your keys, the wheel lock key or the spare. If you want to see the old parts, ask for them back.
When you know your dates
Need the work and a rental? One request covers both.
Request wheel alignment
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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