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I agree, but it wasn't as much about the cost as the feeling that I and the rep knew the dealer was charging way too much. Last year I paid them approximately $800 to re-surface 2 rear rotors and install new pads. One of the rear pads slipped out of the slide, the other side was like new. However, I had them install a pair. This was found during a state inspection and I said yes without knowing the cost. So that instance is on me.
I agree, but it wasn't as much about the cost as the feeling that I and the rep knew the dealer was charging way too much. Last year I paid them approximately $800 to re-surface 2 rear rotors and install new pads. One of the rear pads slipped out of the slide, the other side was like new. However, I had them install a pair. This was found during a state inspection and I said yes without knowing the cost. So that instance is on me.
Find a different dealer. I've never felt like I got ripped off at the Lexus dealer I go to.
Also check the dealer's website for coupons, most of them have special prices online. I know my local dealers charge about $140 for oil change in person but will honor their online coupon if u mention it. They're usually listed under SPECIALS or SERVICE SPECIALS on their website or u can just simply ask them for discount in person and depending on the service advisor, they will give u that special price. If not, just go to a different dealer.
Wow, I paid like $35 for two Kirkland oil 5 gallon jugs, jacked her up, drained the oil, and left the filter on for another time. 3K miles after 15 months, I figured that was easy enough to get me another year of driving 3k miles until I do the complete oil change. $180 at the dealer is just highway robbery.
If you were near me I would do it for you. Lexus or Toyota would be fine as they rotate tires and do a nice inspection.
As others have stated, a good independent shop is a great way to go.
I don't care for quickie lubes but they do service a ton of cars.
I recently moved and can't go to my old trusted mechanic , so I took it to Toyota. I was surprised they did a good job. The yota dealer near me isn't Rey busy so I guess they have time to do it right. In the SF Bay Area , where there are 6-7 Lexus dealers they do crappy work imho as they are always slammed.
I bought a 5 oil change deal for 300 , so far I've got my oil changed twice and been happy, we will see how the rest goes
I have a '17 GS with 60,000 miles. ALL service except for the first (free) service has been done by my local Toyota dealer. Still a little higher than the quick-lubes but at $80 including rotation, I can live with it, and trust the techs there.
Remember, the lube techs are the bottom rung of the team in the dealership. And much of the time they are pushed to push the oil change services out as quickly as possible.
Just Youtube Toyota service techs...
Nowadays, I use a MityVac for 5K OCIs and swap the filter every other service. This might be an option for those who do not wanna climb underneath, or feel safe doing so.
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