MotorVortex

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I have a 1993 Toyota Corolla LE 1.8 L and had the left CV Boot replaced about 2 years ago and when the mechanic was fixing my car he noticed that the right CV boot was cracked but was still fine but would have to be replaced eventually.

Today while driving all of a sudden when I was making a sharp left turn my car started making this very loud clicking sound, like something was stuck under my car/tire area so i pulled over and looked but couldn't see anything. I continued driving without any noises and then when I made a sharp right hand turn it did the clicking noise again. So I am confused as to why it is doing it when I make a right or left handed sharp turn since I had the left CV boot replaced 2 years ago. I am guessing the cause is the right CV boot has totally cracked and now causing a grinding when I turn either way?

My Camry overheats and when it does the fans do not come on. How can i tell if i need a new fan or a new fan fuse? I don't want to end up buying the one i dont have to.

I am sick of how bad my 2002 Ford Explorer is on gas, and I want to get something newer. I have two kids now and I take them back and forth to school, we will most likely have another baby in the next two years, so I need something safe and reliable too. I have been checking prices and the 2008-2009 Toyota Camrys are in my price range. Can you please answer my questions. Is this a safe car for a family? Is this a reliable car? Were there any major recalls for these particular models? The other car I am considering is a 2008 Chevy Malibu. What are your thoughts on this car?