Camry points to look for

Have a mechanic due a compression check. In some areas, AAA offers mechanical evaluations for a fee. It's $82.50 to $110 depending on whether or not you're a member, and which membership type you have if you are a member. However they no longer do a compression check.

When I sell a used car I get AAA to do the inspection. I think that I get more than the cost back in a higher price for the used car. Invariably they find a few minor issues which I can fix prior to the sale.

Vehicle Inspection Tests The following tests are performed by AAA's expert technicians at our vehicle inspection clinics and Car Care Plus facilities.

General Inspection Horns Windshield Wipers Mirrors Inside/Outside Windshield Cracked, Chipped Lights Headlight Aim (Visual) Stop Lights Headlight Units Hi-Lo Indicator License-Back-Up Lights Parking Lights Side Lights Turn Signals Cornering Lights Turn Cancellation Fog Lights Tail Lights Belts-Hoses Belts - A/P - P/S - A/C - Gen/Alt Hoses: Heater Bypass, Coolant Pulley - Water Pump Vacuum Lines Lubricants Engine Clutch Fluid Auto Transmission Valve Covers Power Steering Level/Leaks/Hoses Oil Sending Unit (leaks) Cooling System Pressure Cap Radiator Overflow Tank Coolant Level Freeze Plugs Anti-Freeze Cooling Fans/Clutch Fan Battery Carrier/Hold-Down/Cables Specific Gravity/Charge Indicator Water Level Starting/Charging System Battery Voltage Recovery Voltage Cranking Voltage Charging Amps Starter Amp Draw Charging Voltage Cranking RPM Fuel System Inspection Air Filter Accelerator Pump Choke Throttle Positioner Unloader Vacuum Break Fuel Hoses Linkage Fast Idle Ignition System Circuit Resistance Spark Plugs Idle Speed Available Voltage Firing Time Base Timing Secondary Wires Spark Advance Coil Polarity Point/Condenser Operation Cap and Rotor Dwell Deg Coil& Dwell Variations Emission Components-Visual PVC Fuel Restrictor TAC CAT A/S EGR EVP O2Sensor Exhaust Emissions Low Speed Test (idle) CO%/HC ppm High Speed Test (2500 RPM) CO%/HC ppm Cylinder Balance Electronic test used to determine engine performance. May detect problems caused by fuel, intake and ignition systems not revealed by a compression test. Determines if compression or cylinder leak down test needs to be done by a repair facility, possibly saving you the extra expense of these tests. Computer System Check Engine Light Trouble Codes Tires/Wheels Tire Pressure Tire Wear Tread Depth Suspension-Mounts-Driveline Shock Absorber/Struts Idler Arm Pitman Arm Universal Joints Tie Rods Ends Relay Rod CV Joint Boots Control Arm Bushing Engine/Transmission Mounts Rack & Pinion F/R Axle Bearings Strut Rods Sway Bar Brake System Fluid Level Front/Rear Rear Lining Pads Brake Hoses Drum/Rotor Parking Brake Function Cylinders/Calipers Leaks, Rusty Front Lining Pads Self Adjusters Exhaust System Manifold Gasket Muffler Resonator Converter Heat Riser EFE Valve Intermediate Pipe Exhaust Pipe/Tail Pipe Supports

==== Oviously that's a generic list. On the Camry there is no accelerator pump, choke, pitman arm or heat riser valve. Sounds like a very comprehensive check list for a reasonable price.