The dealership has come up with an extensive list of things that need to be addressed with the car, to the tune of $1,900. Which is obviously bull and they try to pull this every time. It is a 3 year old 30K car, and it runs perfectly fine.
But the break pads I admit will need to be replaced soon (not sure about the rotors, most forums say it should not be necessary). So for breaks and rotors they quoted $800, which is obviously a rip-off. We are not going to do the work at the dealership. But a regular mechanic's shop quoted $650. It is not a Mercedes, it is a Toyota Venza!
With these prices how do people who make average salary even own cars? The maintenance, the tire replacement, insurance... Grrr
Breaks and rotors, $800, seriously?
June 5th, 2014 at 04:30 pm
June 5th, 2014 at 05:17 pm 1401988677
It's called budgeting for "automobile repairs"
We just got front brakes done for $360. Is this front and rear brakes?
June 5th, 2014 at 06:31 pm 1401993065
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/oil-change-shop-caught-scamming-customers-marketplace-investigation-1.2418675
Apparently the mechanics are expected to up sell clients that may be vulnerable. Smart to check on-line with other Venza owners and visuals on You Tube. If there is an independent mechanic nearby, stop by and talk to him. I know it's best to get brakes done before they wreck rotors. Your manual likely tells you mileage for brakes, turning rotors and changing rotors.
June 9th, 2014 at 02:02 pm 1402322536
More expensive car = more expensive repairs. LOL. I don't have an expensive car, paid $22k, but the tires and brakes and stuff all cost more than my old dirt cheap Corolla. I mean seriously the tires are bigger and more expensive.
So put into that perspective. More expensive car = more expensive repairs. Parts cost more. Labor might cost more, not as simply built as a corolla or civic.