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Toyota Prius service charges

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  • #32
    Stallingrad
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,299 ✭✭✭Stallingrad


    You were certainly overcharged, but as you agreed to the work there is little you can do.

    I recently asked a Skoda dealer for a cost for job, was given one price. When I showed them the online price on the Skoda website for the same job which was a good deal cheaper, he simply said he would match that.

    Bit of an odd practice but the lesson here is to check the price online and ensure the dealer can match it before the work goes ahead.


  • #33
    9935452
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,899 ✭✭✭9935452


    grogi wrote: »
    zilog_jones wrote: »
    For DIY it can be cheaper, though I had to buy several new tools the first time... and then have since broken one of said tools (oil filter removal thing). It'll eventually be cheaper for me :)

    You broke a screwdriver?! When I was into DIY (cannot be bothered anymore apart from extremely simple tasks, such as air filter), I would just punch the filter through...

    Ive seen lads drive a screwdriver through the filter only to realise they got the wrong replacement filter


  • #34
    9935452
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,899 ✭✭✭9935452


    Stallingrad wrote: »
    You were certainly overcharged, but as you agreed to the work there is little you can do.

    I recently asked a Skoda dealer for a cost for job, was given one price. When I showed them the online price on the Skoda website for the same job which was a good deal cheaper, he simply said he would match that.

    Bit of an odd practice but the lesson here is to check the price online and ensure the dealer can match it before the work goes ahead.

    Can you book it online with them for the cheaper price ?


  • #35
    lob020
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 206 ✭✭lob020


    Mervyn Skidmore wrote: »
    The wife's 161 yaris hybrid is due a service in April. Are we better off getting the 2 year €299 offer?

    Yes definitely the 299 offer is a no brainer ,as it includes brake fluid change,I would have gone for that ,but the nice people in the service dept said I couldn't opt for it on the day
    I'm definitely gonna write to consumer affairs and the papers on matter of principal


  • #36
    DublinDilbert
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,395 ✭✭✭DublinDilbert


    lob020 wrote: »
    Yes definitely the 299 offer is a no brainer ,as it includes brake fluid change,I would have gone for that ,but the nice people in the service dept said I couldn't opt for it on the day
    I'm definitely gonna write to consumer affairs and the papers on matter of principal

    I was quoted €290 for the main service not ~€225 (price from Toyota service). When I asked the difference was told they do lots of checks, which is BS. They said a number of times that the lower price would just be for a 1 year old car, which again is rubbish. I've had the car for 6 years I'm familiar with Toyota services, one big and one small. The service pack is ok value at €299. Sounds like the same dealer as mentioned above.


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  • #37
    w211
    Closed Accounts Posts: 416 ✭✭w211


    After the warranty there is no any reason to use their services anymore. Yes they try to keep you on the hook to make some long term warranties like a body. Soon as the main warranty are out, just go to the alternative options. The cheaper does not mean the bad option. Some cheap options can be even better than dealer ever can offer. At the moment you get basically nothing by that 299. The oil and filters what they use on your car cost less than 29.99eur. For worker another 29.99eur and the rest of the money are pure profit. Is it good value?


  • #38
    DublinDilbert
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,395 ✭✭✭DublinDilbert


    w211 wrote: »
    After the warranty there is no any reason to use their services anymore. Yes they try to keep you on the hook to make some long term warranties like a body. Soon as the main warranty are out, just go to the alternative options. The cheaper does not mean the bad option. Some cheap options can be even better than dealer ever can offer. At the moment you get basically nothing by that 299. The oil and filters what they use on your car cost less than 29.99eur. For worker another 29.99eur and the rest of the money are pure profit. Is it good value?

    Well @ €299 for 2 services, it works out at €150 each. I've gotten quotes of other places for a service and all came in around that. Plus there's a couple of recalls which are due. Also they will wash/clean the car also.

    I've no problem servicing cars have always done it, rebuilt engines, rebuilt ECUs you name it i've done it. But by the time i would buy the oil, filter and the toyota oil filter removal tool i would be out €60-€70. Take an hour of my time, plus i'd still need to leave it in to have the recalls done.


  • #39
    Guy:Incognito
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 38,227 ✭✭✭✭Guy:Incognito


    Ive worked in motor factors. There are certainly some very good independents. You need to do your homework though.

    Most of them bought either 5w30 or 10w40 in whatever was cheap. That covered every car.


  • #40
    w211
    Closed Accounts Posts: 416 ✭✭w211


    Guy:Incognito wrote: »
    Ive worked in motor factors. There are certainly some very good independents. You need to do your homework though.

    Most of them bought either 5w30 or 10w40 in whatever was cheap. That covered every car.
    Dirt cheap are recycled oil and that are on Irish/EU market. It are mixed by regular oil and off it goes. Nobody ever ask any question what oil was filled. If somebody ask then answer are always the same "Factory spec".


  • #41
    CoBo55
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,060 ✭✭✭✭CoBo55


    w211 wrote: »
    Dirt cheap are recycled oil and that are on Irish/EU market. It are mixed by regular oil and off it goes. Nobody ever ask any question what oil was filled. If somebody ask then answer are always the same "Factory spec".
    My God you spout some ****e but this post is your best yet:mad::mad:. You're really starting to get on wick. Where do you work? Just asking so people will know where not to go;)


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  • #42
    w211
    Closed Accounts Posts: 416 ✭✭w211


    CoBo55 wrote: »
    My God you spout some ****e but this post is your best yet:mad::mad:. You're really starting to get on wick. Where do you work? Just asking so people will know where not to go;)
    What is your the real account name, because the current one looks to me the multi-troll account?


  • #43
    Toyotafanboi
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,903 ✭✭✭✭Toyotafanboi


    w211 wrote: »
    What is your the real account name, because the current one looks to me the multi-troll account?

    That's not for you to decide. If you have an issue, report the post.


  • #44
    Toyotafanboi
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,903 ✭✭✭✭Toyotafanboi


    w211 wrote: »
    After the warranty there is no any reason to use their services anymore. Yes they try to keep you on the hook to make some long term warranties like a body. Soon as the main warranty are out, just go to the alternative options. The cheaper does not mean the bad option. Some cheap options can be even better than dealer ever can offer. At the moment you get basically nothing by that 299. The oil and filters what they use on your car cost less than 29.99eur. For worker another 29.99eur and the rest of the money are pure profit.Is it good value?

    Those figures are indicative of nothing.

    You are right though, the cost price of the service is less than the retail price, that's how good businesses work.

    There are many reasons to continue using a dealer after your warranty is expired. Or at the very least getting a quote from them and making your own informed decision and not just taking a one size fits all post as gospel according to the internet.


  • #45
    Guy:Incognito
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 38,227 ✭✭✭✭Guy:Incognito


    It's also disingenuous to say everything after buying the parts and paying the mechanic is pure profit. The building didnt just materialise and it doesn't provide free energy and upkeep.
    Service advisors dont work for free, nor do parts people. They are all involved in the chain , where they wont be with a couple of lads working on their own.

    The "big fancy showroom ****ers can at least give me a courtesy car " attitude adds cost too.
    Everything down to providing workwear and ppe for the mechanic costs money.

    People going on like businesses are evil for adding a profit margin is ridiculous. That's how businesses work. The independent is doing it too. No one is operating a charity servicing cars.


  • #46
    tcawley29
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,827 ✭✭✭tcawley29


    w211 wrote: »
    What is your the real account name, because the current one looks to me the multi-troll account?

    are you actually PowerPants?


  • #47
    CoBo55
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,060 ✭✭✭✭CoBo55


    Guy:Incognito wrote: »
    It's also disingenuous to say everything after buying the parts and paying the mechanic is pure profit. The building didnt just materialise and it doesn't provide free energy and upkeep.
    Service advisors dont work for free, nor do parts people. They are all involved in the chain , where they wont be with a couple of lads working on their own.

    The "big fancy showroom ****ers can at least give me a courtesy car " attitude adds cost too.
    Everything down to providing workwear and ppe for the mechanic costs money.

    People going on like businesses are evil for adding a profit margin is ridiculous. That's how businesses work. The independent is doing it too. No one is operating a charity servicing cars.

    Exactly.


  • #48
    CoBo55
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,060 ✭✭✭✭CoBo55


    w211 wrote: »
    What is your the real account name, because the current one looks to me the multi-troll account?

    That's the best written post I've seen from you, well done, get a milsean from the can.


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