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the Cost of Toyota Repair

Price 
Location 
Model 
Year 
Submitted by  
Description
$ 55
Jul 2008
Monticello, AR
Corolla
2004
brakes
Brakes needed immediate work  more... close row
$ 495
Feb 2009
San Luis Obispo, CA
Corolla
2004
95K Maintenance and Replacement Iridium Spark Plugs
95,000 mile check up and maintenance  more... close row
$ 266
May 2007
Delaware, OH
Echo
2003
Brakes/Seat Belt Recall/Timing Belt Replaces
This shop had excellent service  more... close row
$ 100
Feb 2008
Monticello, AR
Toyota Corolla
2004
fuel injectors
Clogged fuel injector taken care of  more... close row
$ 122
Feb 2008
Monticello, AR
Toyota Corolla
2004
spark plugs
Maintenance before car needs it is ideal  more... close row
$ 250
Aug 2008
Schaumburg, Illinois
Toyota VE
1998
Ignition Cylinder
Ignition cylinder replaced  more... close row
$ 199
Nov 2008
Camp Hill, PA
Camry
2002
15K Checkup
15,000 mile checkup for Toyota Camry  more... close row
$ 325
May 2008
Louisville, KY
Corolla
2004
Alternator
Accurate estimate and quick repair  more... close row
$ 362
Feb 2009
Buffalo, NY
Toyota Camry
2005
Air Filter, Cabin Filter, Oil Filter, Qts. Motor Oil
30K service for 2005 Camry  more... close row
$ 740
Mar 2008
Springfield, VA
Toyota RAV 4
1998
Front Shocks, Struts and Inspection
Front shocks and struts replaced  more... close row
$ 160
Mar 2008
Palmdale, CA
Camry
2001
Sway bar
Sway bar fixed on front pasenger seat  more... close row
$ 455
Feb 2008
Hicksville, NY
Toyota Camry
2005
Front Passenger Seat
Reupholstering a burned passenger seat  more... close row
$ 487
Feb 2009
Hollywood, CA
Solara
2001
Timing Belt
Amazing mechanic did a lot of work on ten year old car  more... close row
$ 2800
Jun 2008
brooklyn park, mn
camry
2000
transmission
Mechanics very communicative  more... close row
$ 450
Aug 2008
Chicago, IL
Camry
2006
power windows and controller
Power window problems after warranty expiration  more... close row
$ 65
Mar 2008
Phoenix, Az
1999 Toyota 4runner
1999
O2 sensor
O2 sensor malfunction in Toytoa Forerunner  more... close row
$ 250
Nov 2008
Reading, PA
Celica
1992
Door Lock
Driver's side door and lock was repaired  more... close row
$ 400
Feb 2008
Harrah, OK
Toyota Corolla
2003
Front Bumper and Headlight
Replacement bumper and paint to match  more... close row
$ 550
Dec 2008
Fayetteville, NC
Toyota Pick Up
1987
AC and Lights
Fixing a truck to sell  more... close row
$ 450
Jan 2008
Farmingdale, NY
Camry
2005
Manual Fuel Door/Trunk Release Cables
Release levers failed due to snapped cables  more... close row
$ 961
May 2008
Richmond, VA
Toyota Matrix
2006
Electrical Malfunction, Tires, Alignment
Electrical malfunction in Toyota Matrix  more... close row

Description of service

I took my car in for its annual inspection and emissions check, and to also have them check out my rear brake lights, which only seemed to work intermittently. It was NOT the bulbs, so it had to be something else. My Toyota facility provides free inspections if the car was purchased there, so I was not expecting a large bill. Well, it turns out there was an electrical short that was affecting the brake light, plus I also needed new tires (they wouldn't pass it without new tires). If you get new tires, you also need the tires balanced and an alignment, so I had to go with "the works." By the time I walked out of there, I was $961 poorer! (That included my "free" annual inspection, taxes, mandatory state fees, etc.) Apparently there was some sort of "special" going on, so this price reflects a 15% discount that was applied to my even greater balance.


Review of Service

Although the price of the service was pretty outrageous, I have to say that this particular repair facility is extremely polite and doesn't talk down to you when explaining what needs to be done. There are no "high pressure" tactics and they tell you how long it is going to take. Overall, the "honesty" factor is high. They have a well-appointed waiting room with a nice coffee center, plus several free Internet-ready computers. It's a pleasure to hang out there while you're spending all that money!


Tips

I guess if I had known that I was going to need new tires, I would have shopped around before saying "yes" to their offer of outfitting the car with their recommended brand. I am sure I would have been able to get the tires cheaper elsewhere. In fact, a few tire dealers had "buy one, get one" deals going on, rebates, etc. I didn't notice that until the next week, but of course, you can't take "used" tires back!

I also wish I hadn't agreed to the new tires and alignment on the spot. I believe I have 10 days from the date of a failed inspection to recticy the problem and be reinspected. I could have gotten less expensive tires in that interim period.

Hope this helps.


$ 315
Jun 2008
Louisville, KY
Camry
2002
Alternator
Alternator replaced on Toyota Camry  more... close row
$ 345
Jun 2007
Riverside, CA
Sienna
2003
Electrical Wiring
Automatic sliding door wiring repaired  more... close row
$ 2000
Feb 2009
Denver. CO
Tacoma
1998
radiator, body
Repair after an accident in my Toyota  more... close row
$ 129
Jun 2008
Chicago, IL
Toyota
2007
axles
Axle realignment on the two rear axles  more... close row
$ 654
Aug 2008
Bunnell, FL
Tercel
2002
Throttle Body
Throttle body cleaned and rebuilt  more... close row
$ 1136
Jul 2008
Ithaca, NY
Camry
1998
Strut Replacement
Full set of struts replaced  more... close row
$ 1100
Jun 2008
Plano, TX
Sequoia
2005
Motor for electric window and door handle
Back window motor did not work  more... close row
$ 600
Apr 2008
Lansing, MI
Corolla
2003
Paint Job
Chipping clear coat fixed  more... close row
$ 25
Jan 2009
Indio Ca
Scion
2006
Faulty gas cap
Minor labor charge for small problem  more... close row
$ 300
Feb 2009
Bucksport, ME
Toyota Camry, LE
2004
Front Lower Control Arms
Front lower arms replaced  more... close row
$ 130
Feb 2008
Monticello, AR
Toyota Corolla
2004
transmission flush
Preventative maintenance procedure  more... close row
$ 30
Aug 2008
Hampton, VA
Avalon
2006
tail lights/oil
Extended warranty helps with maintenance  more... close row
$ 38
Sep 2008
Oxnard, CA
Solara
2001
Brake adjustment
Diagnostic check and brake adjustment  more... close row
$ 200
Jul 2007
Denver, CO
Tacoma
1998
starter
Starter replaced  more... close row
$ 125
May 2008
Astoria, OR
Camry XLE
1994
Breaks & Check Engine Light
Local mechanic better than dealership  more... close row
$ 400
May 2007
Astoria,Or
Camry
1998
Brakes, Power Window motor replacement
Brakes and power windows fixed  more... close row