Sunday, February 26, 2012

Has the Toyota recall campaign by government failed?

Every other car I see on the road is Toyota. The government tried very hard to smear Toyota as a failed car. Now even the Toyota website doesn't mention anything about recall. The recall story just faded away as soon as Toyota paid $16 million fine. So was the campaign done only to get $16 million? Isn't that suspicious?Has the Toyota recall campaign by government failed?the recall campaign failed miserably. Toyota is back to making huge profits and just announced $1.2 billion profit in the latest quarter. They continue making revenue at the pace of $205 billion an year, making it at one of the top 10 largest revenue corporations in the world. I personally think it was all about the $16 million fine. The fine was paid and the story faded awayHas the Toyota recall campaign by government failed?
It was Toyota that made the recalls, and they were fined by the government for failing to alert the Department of Transportation about the safety problems in a timely manner. The government never ordered any recalls.



Toyota also dropped in surveys of consumers. The company responded with a massive media blitz and with incentives that brought in new car buyers.



The "campaign" as you call it, happened because a very large company was covering up safety problems, which is a violation of US law.Has the Toyota recall campaign by government failed?I feel sorry for Toyota. Someone made image of Toyota as very bad cruel dangerous car, so American cars can win the competition against Japanese cars. There is secret that GM and Chrysler's recall were much much higher numbers. It is obviously propaganda.Has the Toyota recall campaign by government failed?
the recall issue has been put to rest. Toyota made an official announcement that all recalled cars have been fixed and there exists no more car with unintended acceleration. No one disputed that statement. So the case is closedHas the Toyota recall campaign by government failed?huh?Has the Toyota recall campaign by government failed?
toyota recall is HISTORY. Toyota enemies now have nothing to point fingers at. I hope now toyota buries GM/Chrysler/Ford alive
yes toyota put many models on sale and the first month of the recall sold over 50% more cars then the year before. so they have money and do not fear Obama will take over toyota.
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  • I am thinking of buying a used car and wonder what would be better? A used Nissan Sentra or a Toyota Corolla?

    The cars would be either 2006-07. I am looking for good gas mileage, reliability, and affordability. I also want a car that is decent in rainy weather. I bought a Toyota Echo and it stinks in that area. Was also thinking about the Suzuki SX4 cause I think they're cute, but not too sure either.I am thinking of buying a used car and wonder what would be better? A used Nissan Sentra or a Toyota Corolla?coralla all the way. i have an 04 corolla and it is the best car ever! very safe ( i have been in 2 major wrecks in it and have not been hurt at all), the car is now about 90% replacement parts. good gas mileage, goes good in snow, very reliable.I am thinking of buying a used car and wonder what would be better? A used Nissan Sentra or a Toyota Corolla?personally i think sentras have a nice look to themI am thinking of buying a used car and wonder what would be better? A used Nissan Sentra or a Toyota Corolla?All else being equal, I would go with the Corolla (assuming it's been taken care of and the oil changed regularly and not abused). Those things can go forever.I am thinking of buying a used car and wonder what would be better? A used Nissan Sentra or a Toyota Corolla?
    The corolla gives you better gas mileage. The Sentra is decent. Don't know much about the Suzuki SX4. Most Japanese made Suzuki's are reliable. Korean made re badged cars sold under the Suzuki name plate are not. If it don't have a J on the start of the VIN it ain't Suzuki. Just do some research before you buy. Most manufactures have re badged cars and sold them as their own. Chevrolet, Geo, Honda, Isuzu, Pontiac,Ford ,Mazda and now Suzuki.



    When you talk about the Echo , you have to remember they come with smaller thinner tires. If you upgrade to wider/bigger tire they will give you a better ride. The maybe you can keep it and save some money

    Why doesn't UAW go after Toyota and other foreign car companies they way they go after the Big Three?

    They all have factories in the US, so why isn't UAW unionizing Toyota et al and bleed them dry they way they've ruined GM, Chrysler and Ford?Why doesn't UAW go after Toyota and other foreign car companies they way they go after the Big Three?The UAW is their own worst enemy there is no doubt, but greed, egos and poor management have also bled the big 3 dry.

    If we build it they will buy it, what other choice do they have

    Cheaper, find a way to build it cheaper

    As long as it lasts long enough to get through the warranty period

    We want them to need/want to trade every 4 years

    We can build it cheaper in Mexico

    Profits, profits, profits, profits, profits

    Pass the costs along to the buyers

    Not until the government forces it

    Outsource it to a cheaper labor environment

    These are just some of the attitudes management has projected.

    The materials and technology are available to build a 20 year half million mile vehicle, they are just repressed. Why doesn't UAW go after Toyota and other foreign car companies they way they go after the Big Three?
    You've partially answered your own question.

    The Big 3 (GM,Chrysler %26amp; Ford) are American car companies.That means that they are both headquartered in the United States and that is where most of their vehicles are made.

    Foreign car companies such as Toyota, have established some U.S. factories but originally their vehicles were made overseas in the same countries where they are headquartered.Yes, the larger foreign car companies have established headquarters in the U.S. but this is just to make meetings with U.S. unions,suppliers,dealers,advertising ,etc. easier. The orders still come from the company's main headquarters outside the U.S.

    As a result of all this different parts of the legal code apply.

    For the Big Three the section of the legal code that applies is that regarding Domestic ( American based) companies.

    For the foreign care companies the section of the legal code that applies is that regarding how the unions get to deal with foreign companies that employ the union's workers.

    The second factor to consider is how long has each of the foreign car companies had plants in the United States compared to the Big 3 ?

    I suggest you go to the website for each car company you are interested in and get the information. Then draw a graph to compare how long each has had plants in the United States.

    Why doesn't UAW go after Toyota and other foreign car companies they way they go after the Big Three?The employees at Toyota, Honda, Hyundai, Mercedes, etc... make good money so the unions are not needed. Mercedes in Alabama tops out at about 27.00 an hour, family med insurance is less than 200.00 a month, they get Christmas bonuses from 3000 - 6000 every year, get a 100.00 a month bonus if they show up for work every day that month, they close, for Christmas, for about a week and a half (with pay). If they voted the union in all of that would become a negotiated benefit.



    Once a year they have a drawing and the winner gets a brand new Mercedes to use for a year.



    With all that going on who in their right mind would vote in a union?Why doesn't UAW go after Toyota and other foreign car companies they way they go after the Big Three?
    They have.



    Do not think the UAW heads have not thought the "foreign" plants are are not a nice cash cow to collect union dues from!



    But, when these "foreign" plant workers hold votes, UAW is voted DOWN!



    So, if you are thinking this is a "domestic" manufacturer digging its own grave, you are pretty much right.Why doesn't UAW go after Toyota and other foreign car companies they way they go after the Big Three?most of their plants are located in the south which down there they have not so strict union rules and stuff. and the union originated in the north anyway back around the time of the industrial Revolution which was mostly taking place in the north. about the early 1900'sWhy doesn't UAW go after Toyota and other foreign car companies they way they go after the Big Three?
    Gawd Knows, the unions have tried. But if you were an employee at one of these plants and knew the history of the UAW would you want them at your door. They have been booted out of almost every facility that they have tried to recruit at.
    the big three had all that happen with the unions over the last several decades to get this way. Toyota only recently got in the states.

    Would anyone like to trade silver roof racks for a 2003-2008 toyota 4runner for my black ones?

    I have a 2004 Toyota 4Runner with black roof racks and wanted to know if anyone has the silver ones and would like to trade them.Would anyone like to trade silver roof racks for a 2003-2008 toyota 4runner for my black ones?no

    Toyota Camry more luxurious and expensive than acura?

    I bought a Toyota Camry XLE which is more expensive and luxurious than the Acura TSX or RSX. Why is it so? I thought Acura was supposed to be more luxurious and expensive?Toyota Camry more luxurious and expensive than acura?The RSX isn't being made anymore and it was pretty much a more refined Civic. The TSX is a European Accord. Fully loaded yall will have about the same features. The same thing applies with the Camry and the Lexus ES. Besides more sound deadening they are largely the same car. When you start hitting the TL and RL thats where the distinction comes from.

    Brake Light fuse keeps blowing when I press brakes on my 94 Toyota Corolla?

    I'm having a problem with my 94 Toyota Corolla: my brake lights don't work -- I checked the fuse, it was blown, so I replaced it. As soon as I hit the brakes the fuse blows again before my very eyes. I tried changing the brake light switch under the pedal and it does the same thing so my current switch is good. I took my radio out to make sure there were no bare wires causing a short -- nothing there.



    Also, my automatic shift wont move out of park unless I use the emergency release.



    Any help would be great! Thanks!Brake Light fuse keeps blowing when I press brakes on my 94 Toyota Corolla?You have a short in the brake light wiring. DO NOT install a larger amp fuse than called for unless you want to make the situation worse by burning up your wiring. Take it to a good shop. They can locate and fix the problem quickly.Brake Light fuse keeps blowing when I press brakes on my 94 Toyota Corolla?
    Check to make sure you have the correct bulbs. Next try using a higher rated fuse increasing in 5AMP increments. Buy a box of multi rated fuses for probably no more then 5 bucks.Brake Light fuse keeps blowing when I press brakes on my 94 Toyota Corolla?bring it in to an auto electrician or mech.Brake Light fuse keeps blowing when I press brakes on my 94 Toyota Corolla?
    well you might be putting the wrong fuse in it, double check to make sure what amperage fuse you need(not what fuse was already in it!) than if it doesnt work get a lerger am fuse and drop in it to see if it still does it, if yoru having trouble putting it into drive and the bigger fuse doesnt fix it, soudn sto me liek a brake switch but i donnoBrake Light fuse keeps blowing when I press brakes on my 94 Toyota Corolla?you have a bad ground some where between the brake lights ant the fuse, have fun hunting it down.......and just so you will know, stop spending money on fuses you have to repair the problem where its at because if you don't you will just keep going through fuses.
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  • How do i thread a Toyota 6600 sewing machine?

    I have a 6600 toyota serger. its an 1988 model and its a 3%26amp;4 thread overlock and i dont know how to thread it. Im looking for someone to point me to a web site that will show me step by step. if anyone knows of such a site please point me in the right direction.Thanks for your timeHow do i thread a Toyota 6600 sewing machine?These sounds like a serger and not a sewing machine.



    Open the door on the front of the machine and see if there is a threading guide.



    http://www.expertvillage.com/video/12357鈥?/a>How do i thread a Toyota 6600 sewing machine?http://www.sewtoyota.com/contact.php can probably get you the threading diagram and manual.



    I also highly recommend that you join one or more serger groups for help in learning to operate (not just thread) the machine unless you're already proficient at serger operation. There's just enough of a learning curve for sergers that they can be difficult to learn entirely on your own.