ToyotaCare comes with new vehicles. 2 years or 24,000 miles whichever comes first. It's free maintenance during that time.
Toyota RAV4 30K service cost?
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There is ToyotaGuard (what normally comes with the car, at different levels - basically oil changes, roadside, etc)
And ToyotaCare Advantage. They usually try to sell you Advantage. It covers all things maintenance to a certain number of miles. They wanted $600 bucks or something which I was too much of a tightwad to buy, but likely a decent deal if you plan to go to the dealer anyway.
Do they check the nut behind the wheel?
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Yes they did. Wife’s car. She has a masters degree and working on a phd in something different. And speaks 2 languages fluently and ok at a third. They were trying to figure out why she married me. They were stumped!
You married up. Well played SC!
What you are all missing is along with the check of the installation of the floor mat they will adjust it also if need be. That by itself must be worth $850.
I mentioned the Toyota Care to her; hopefully she knows more about it than I do!
Appreciate the tip.
I hate it when that happens...
As a proud BITOG member, it is beyond me why someone can't do a simple oil change service and would rather pay stupid $$ like this.
I know it's just me, but sheesh!
Mercedes Benz A service hits these things for around $275. Add another $100 if they actually change both the CAF and engine AF.
Corporate gotta avoid that pesky and litigious unintended acceleration !
This. Most of the more sophisticated dealers will offer "minimum," "value," and "preferred" options. $1k gets you the preferred package with the snake oil and wallet flushes:
No, it is lifetime fill per Toyota. Unless....you use the vehicle for these applications:
"Driving while towing, using a car-top carrier, or heavy vehicle loading
A service is about $300, B service includes cabin filter and brake fluid exchange, usually around $800 total out here.
I tell my wife this all the time. You need to upgrade each time that you marry.
there is a reason many people call the dealrship the "stealership".
I work at a Toyota dealership in Northern NY.
For the service the op describes, oil change, rotate, replace cabin and engine air filters, and multi point inspection, our dealership would charge in the neighborhood of $150-$200 for that.
For the service the op describes, oil change, rotate, replace cabin and engine air filters, and multi point inspection, our dealership would charge in the neighborhood of $150-$200 for that.
If you don't have the time to do it, she could get the fluid changed, and the filters changed at Valvoline instant oil change for probably $150 total, and a full synthetic oil change.
Deffinitely about $850 too steep, would love to see their recommendations. Do they want to spray cleaner into the AC unit to make it smell better? This type of car does not need throttle body service at 30k period.
Deffinitely about $850 too steep, would love to see their recommendations. Do they want to spray cleaner into the AC unit to make it smell better? This type of car does not need throttle body service at 30k period.
I would do the rear diff gear oil now - and then never again (or 100K). Gotta get the wear-in particulate out unless you like brinelled bearings. If the front diff is a separate case, do that one too. Many dealers charge too much for diff service - it's way easier than an oil change and much lower capacity. If it on the lift for an OC and chassis lube, diff service should add no more than 35 buckerinos.
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I use the dealer only for very specific things where I can tell them, “Do this.” Everything else I do myself or use local shops. Dealers are crooks.