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Keep what you own on the road.

  • How to keep a Camry running for 20 years
  • 4Runner 2003 to 2009: common problems and maintenance
  • Land Cruiser service basics for owners who do their own work
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Trip prep

Get ready before you leave.

  • Getting a 4Runner ready for off-road trips
  • Cross-country in a Highlander: planning and pre-trip checks
  • Getting a Hilux ready for an overland trip
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Buying used

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  • Best used Toyotas by need
  • Buying a used Tacoma: frame, rust and the checks that matter
  • Compact Toyotas for city life
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