Greetings all

I've decided to give a Toyota Corolla Kudos 2.0 diesel a go, its a 1994 'M' reg pretty clean & overall good condition for its year, only 1 owner from new.

Basically I'm not to familiar with this make of car, although I was won over when I found out it was the best selling car ever.

Anyway I want to know of any good reliable spare parts shops for Toyota Corolla & the like, anything similar to GSF or Europart.

Also of any problems that I may have to watch out for with this car.

On driving her around it sounds like the exhaust is blowing slightly & the car kangeroo jumps a bit after gear change, possibly
could be my driving having been used to driving VW's about in the past.

Are the exhausts on these cars known to blow, if so where ?

Bit of a issue with the centre console/cigarette lighter/heater/stereo lights not coming on when the headlights are turned on.

Finally it needs a track rod on the nearside, does anyone know if these are easy to change ?

Any useful weblinks or instructive info will be gladly appreciated.

Thanks. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/s12.gif)