New 2007 Camry owner and need mechanic advice

So to start off…Hi I’m a new 2007 Toyota Camry SE owner and I may be an idiot. I bid on this car on Copart and won. Not going to tell you how much but it took a large chunk out of my small savings. Anyway, kind of embarrassed because it turns out it may need a lot of work and I know I can’t afford to put too much money into it. It looks like it was very well taken care of despite its age. A few small scratches and scrapes. The inside is pretty clean and still nice looking. It has 158,000 miles and when I turned it on it shows the battery, oil, and engine light on. I took the dive on this car because Toyotas are known to last a long time and it looked in great condition. Also was kind of desperate for a new ride as my Chevy Cruze is pretty much on its last leg or will require another pricy shop visit. Not willing to put in anymore money on a cheap Cruze. But this one may be worth it. So question after this lengthy (probably not necessary) explanation, should I just have this car towed to a close mechanic or is there a chance I can drive it to a place? Mobile mechanic? What should I mention be checked for this Brand and model or should I just let them do their own review and then go by what they say? Sorry I’m not a car person and I appreciate any input.

Posted May 4, 2022, 6:35 PM UTC

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