I agree that its time to switch to a different shop. Yeah, I plan on taking it to the local Toyota dealer to have it thoroughly checked out, they know those engines best. If at some point you do run into trouble finding a part for it, let us know so we can help. Thanks. Is there a master list of wh...

I had been looking for a vehicle for several months (to replace a slowly dying Chevy pickup). I started looking at Honda Elements, then discovered the Toyota Matrix. On the same day my finances finally came together, I saw an ad for a 2008 Pontiac Vibe with only 101k miles. Most other Matrixes in th...

Thanks, everyone! Some quick photos, as requested. I'm still on my first tank of gas, so I haven't even figured the mileage, yet. VibeFront.jpeg VibeRear.jpeg I'm actually between dogs at the moment. Lady, my beloved Collie, passed away last Summer. She was the office mascot at my last job and came ...

I just got a 2008 Vibe with 101k miles. It was from a dealer, so I know absolutely nothing about the original owner (I'm supposedly the second owner). Found out the battery in it was 6 1/2 years old and barely capable of turning the engine over. But don't know if that indicates a total lack of maint...