2016 Toyota Corolla in Illinois

Illinois requires minimum liability coverage of 25/50/20 for all registered vehicles, including the 2016 Toyota Corolla.

As an older model year, the 2016 Toyota Corolla generally has lower insurance premiums in Illinois. You may want to evaluate whether comprehensive and collision coverage is cost-effective given the vehicle's current market value.

Illinois's lemon law primarily covers new vehicle purchases. If you purchased your 2016 Toyota Corolla new and experienced persistent defects early on, you may have had lemon law protections. For used 2016 Corolla purchases, check Illinois's used car consumer protection laws and implied warranty rules. Illinois's New Vehicle Buyer Protection Act covers vehicles in the first 12 months or 12,000 miles. After four repair attempts or 30 business days out of service, consumers can demand a replacement or refund.

Illinois offers incentives for electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles. If you're considering a 2016 electric or hybrid Toyota Corolla, you may qualify for state-level tax credits, rebates, or HOV lane access in addition to the federal EV tax credit of up to $7,500. Illinois offers EV rebates of up to $4,000 for new electric vehicles through the Illinois EPA. Additional rebates are available for charging equipment installation. Some utility companies offer discounted charging rates.

All Toyota Corolla vehicles driven in Illinois must be registered with the state DMV. Illinois charges an annual registration fee of $151 for standard passenger vehicles. Electric vehicles pay an additional $100 annual fee. Title fee is $150.

Emissions Testing: Illinois requires emissions testing. Emissions testing is required in the greater Chicago area and Metro East St. Louis region for most vehicles 4-13 model years old. OBD-II testing is used, and testing costs $20. Your 2016 Toyota Corolla must pass emissions before registration can be renewed.