30k Service Price Outrageous
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Going to the dealer is not all bad. They are guaranteed to use OEM parts, have access to the latest service bulletins, and are more likely to follow factory procedures on repairs. Price is not bad if you ask for specific services vs. mileage intervals. Plus you get a loaner and their facilities are much nicer. The convenience and service is worth the cost for some. Time is money.
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Going to the dealer is not all bad. They are guaranteed to use OEM parts, have access to the latest service bulletins, and are more likely to follow factory procedures on repairs. Price is not bad if you ask for specific services vs. mileage intervals. Plus you get a loaner and their facilities are much nicer. The convenience and service is worth the cost for some. Time is money.
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I took my 3IS to a Toyota dealership because it's closer and had openings for a quick oil change and honestly I didn't have a great experience. Oil change cost the same as the Lexus dealership, and while they told me about a nail in one of my tires, they didn't bother fixing. Had to go that same day to Discount Tire to get it fixed.
I'm pretty sure they use the same oil as Lexus, they put a 7,500 reminder sticker on my car when the interval is 10k on my car... ymmv of course.
I'm pretty sure they use the same oil as Lexus, they put a 7,500 reminder sticker on my car when the interval is 10k on my car... ymmv of course.
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Only go to the stealership for the first two free services and any recalls, not that they they do much anyways but they are free and it shows you did them...the rest do yourself or go to a good indie.
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Really when the vehicle is under warranty I could see Toyota Canada taking exception with that, but after warranty, it's fair game!
I know 2 Toyota dealers that will take my IS in gladly.
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Dealer tech here, at my shop an IS 30k labor rate is 2.8 hours and shop rate is $170/hr. That would be $476 without parts and tax.
0.5 for oil change
0.6 for rotation/brake inspection
0.2 for engine filter
0.3 for cabin filter
0.1 for battery pads
0.1 for key battery
1.0 for replace brake fluid
0.5 for oil change
0.6 for rotation/brake inspection
0.2 for engine filter
0.3 for cabin filter
0.1 for battery pads
0.1 for key battery
1.0 for replace brake fluid
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Dealer tech here, at my shop an IS 30k labor rate is 2.8 hours and shop rate is $170/hr. That would be $476 without parts and tax.
0.5 for oil change
0.6 for rotation/brake inspection
0.2 for engine filter
0.3 for cabin filter
0.1 for battery pads
0.1 for key battery
1.0 for replace brake fluid
0.5 for oil change
0.6 for rotation/brake inspection
0.2 for engine filter
0.3 for cabin filter
0.1 for battery pads
0.1 for key battery
1.0 for replace brake fluid
Really..0.2 for an engine air filter. I try to stand up for the dealers when possible, but it's kind hard when you're charging for an engine air filter. What's next, 0.2 for wiper blade inserts.
I know you're not the dealer nor set the pricing...just sharing my POV.
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What are battery pads?
Really..0.2 for an engine air filter. I try to stand up for the dealers when possible, but it's kind hard when you're charging for an engine air filter. What's next, 0.2 for wiper blade inserts.
I know you're not the dealer nor set the pricing...just sharing my POV.
Really..0.2 for an engine air filter. I try to stand up for the dealers when possible, but it's kind hard when you're charging for an engine air filter. What's next, 0.2 for wiper blade inserts.
I know you're not the dealer nor set the pricing...just sharing my POV.
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Dealer tech here, at my shop an IS 30k labor rate is 2.8 hours and shop rate is $170/hr. That would be $476 without parts and tax.
0.5 for oil change
0.6 for rotation/brake inspection
0.2 for engine filter
0.3 for cabin filter
0.1 for battery pads
0.1 for key battery
1.0 for replace brake fluid
0.5 for oil change
0.6 for rotation/brake inspection
0.2 for engine filter
0.3 for cabin filter
0.1 for battery pads
0.1 for key battery
1.0 for replace brake fluid
My cities 2 Lexus dealers charge $125. If that’s not a typo what are they doing to warrant charging almost $50 more than some other Lexus dealers?