Labor Cost at Toyota Dealer

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Main Forum' started by jaredy, Mar 13, 2012.

  1. jaredy

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    Is there anyone who knows how much Toyota service usually charges per hour for installation of OEM accessories? :D
     
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    One of the dealers I used to go to, charged $145/hr.
     
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    Do not go to a dealer unless you want to be taken to the cleaners.
     
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    So, you would take your electronic gadget like Prius to a shade tree mechanic who uses outdated equipment and has no idea of the latest hybrid mechanisms. Dealers are higher priced and can be a pain too but atleast the tech there is familiar with hybrids and gets input from Toyota unlike a local mechanic. :D

    Yes, there may be a very few competent indy techs - but for most of the population out there - it's like searching for a needle in a haystack !!:)
     
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    It is best to call them and ask the $$ varies -- you are in an expensive part of the country
     
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    We're talking about accessories here. Very little to do with hybrids.
     
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    DCH Toyota in Simi quoted me $125 for one hour to install a HomeLink mirror.
     
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    Go to Tommy @ Music Box in El Monte, CA...

    He installed my steering wheel, side mirrors with led turn signals and my OEM style fog lights...Tommy knows the car inside and out.
     
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    Oops, sorry ,my mistake. I overlooked that accessories part and assumed it was for some repair. OP, just ask around - different dealers have different prices and even new car dealers of other non Toyota makes install them if they are just an external modification.
     
    #9 deltheking, Mar 13, 2012
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