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B. Peg
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Thu Nov 17, 2005 8:07 pm Post subject:
How much should I expect to pay for 5K service on a Prius? |
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Since I've bought my car from one of those "$3000 over MSRP places" (I only
paid $500 over so I didn't get hit too bad!), I'm wondering how much they
think they'll get away with at service time that's coming up?
I've seen lows in the $40's and then some over $240 saying all this needs to
be changed (cabin filters, etc) or special additives tossed in.
Just wondering the going rate, especially in So. California.
Tia.
B~
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Fri Nov 18, 2005 12:07 am Post subject:
Re: How much should I expect to pay for 5K service on a Priu |
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"B. Peg" wrote:
| Quote: | I've seen lows in the $40's and then some over $240 saying all
this needs to be changed (cabin filters, etc) or special additives
tossed in.
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I'm not specifically familiar with the Prius. With our Highlander
and RAV4, we just get lube-oil-filter at 5K. I see that one of our
local dealers has a 5K hand-out sheet that lists everything from a LOF
to (virtually) a shoe shine, massage, and day spa for some outrageous
price. I don't think all those things are necessary at 5K and 10K.
But I don't know about Prius-specific things. In general, you want
to look in your owners manual and follow the "severe conditions"
schedule.
One of our local dealers is a real rip. He stopped honoring
the express lube conditions (30 minutes or free) long ago.
The express lube is also supposed to include a 21 point
inspection and has traditionally been $30. So now he advertises
a LOF for $35, no time guarantee, _and_ no 21 point inspection.
I drive further to another dealer who, for $30 does the LOF,
the 21 point inspection, and always has it done quickly. |
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Andrew Stephenson
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Fri Nov 18, 2005 12:16 am Post subject:
Re: How much should I expect to pay for 5K service on a Priu |
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In article <R80ff.116803$zb5.84800@bgtnsc04-news.ops.worldnet.att.net>
bent_peg@worldnet.att.net "B. Peg" writes:
| Quote: | Since I've bought my car from one of those "$3000 over MSRP
places" (I only paid $500 over so I didn't get hit too bad!),
I'm wondering how much they think they'll get away with at
service time that's coming up? [...]
Just wondering the going rate, especially in So. California.
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Granted that you and I are in different countries, I'd hope your
local Toyota dealers (as ours) are willing to answer a few plain
questions, such as "when is service needed?" and "how much for a
service uncomplicated by the need to fix anything?"
My Prius is supposed to go in for annual checks. They alternate
between $$ and $$$$, from year to year, if that helps.
Does your car benefit from a manufacturer warranty? Exploit it.
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Andrew Stephenson
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Ed White
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Fri Nov 18, 2005 10:53 pm Post subject:
Re: How much should I expect to pay for 5K service on a Priu |
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Instead of going in and asking for the 5K service, I'd suggest that you
check your owner's guide and then tell the dealer exactly which
services you want. Many dealers create bogus service lists that are far
more expensive than the manufactuer recommends. Toyota has the
recommended schedule on line at:
http://smg.toyotapartsandservice.com/guides.php?v=&y=&int_id=&done=1
I copied the following 5K Service recommendation for a 2005 Prius from
the site:
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Replace engine oil and oil filter - Footnote 1
Rotate tires
Visually inspect brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs
Additional Maintenance Items for Special Operating Conditions:
Driving While Towing
Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis
Driving in Desert or On Dirt Roads
Inspect ball joints and dust covers
Inspect drive shaft boots
Inspect engine air filter
Inspect steering linkage and boots
Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis
Applicable Footnotes:
1) Reset the oil replacement reminder ("MAINT REQD") light after
replacing engine oil, if vehicle is equipped with this light.
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So as long as you are just operating the vehicle normally in a
reasonably mild climate on paved roads and not towing, the only thing
you need, according to Toyota, is an oil change and a tire rotation.
While the tires are being rotated, the mechanic should inspect the
brakes, but any GOOD honest mechanic would do this with out being asked
(or paid to do so). Of course if they see a problem, they will expect
to be paid to correct it.
I'd expect to pay a dealer somewhere around $45 to $55 for this service
unless I asked that the tires are balance while they are being rotated.
With the balancing, the cost is likely to be around $85 - $100. (Taxes
not included).
Ed |
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