$86.44 for oil change? I feel screwed

[SilverGlow]

Originally Posted by blacksandiegovitz

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I really also think that most people are missing the part about if your yaris is still under warrenty you MUST have your car serviced by a reputable dealer/service center so you have a record of all the maintance done . I've installed every single part on my car , myself and have built a couple 4g63 and 7mgte longblocks up in the past so I know my way around a wrench . Now do you guys really think I enjoy having to pay for an oil change and having to wait while someone fondles my baby , Hell-no but its under warrenty so I gotta do what i gotta do . I'm sure the OP's car is still under warrenty too

MORE LIES!!! While in warranty YOU NEVER HAVE TO HAVE YOUR OIL CHANGED BY A REPUTABLE PLACE, NOR DEALERSHIP...WHY ARE YOU GUYS MISLEADING PEOPLE HERE?!?!?

[blacksandiegovitz]

Originally Posted by SilverGlow

MORE LIES!!! While in warranty YOU NEVER HAVE TO HAVE YOUR OIL CHANGED BY A REPUTABLE PLACE, NOR DEALERSHIP...WHY ARE YOU GUYS MISLEADING PEOPLE HERE?!?!?

Ok , well then have a good time trying to get your toyota dealer to back-up the warrenty when you have no ef'n service records on file

[SilverGlow]

Originally Posted by blacksandiegovitz

Ok , well then have a good time trying to get your toyota dealer to back-up the warrenty when you have no ef'n service records on file

I have never had a problem getting Toyota to back up warranty work.

Never. So "luck" is never needed.

Legislation protects consumers from car makers forcing them to maintain their vehicles ONLY at their dealerships.

You really are behind the times and need to educate yourself on how it really works. There is NO reason to get maintenence at a dealership nor even an independent garage...you can do it yourself, and that is good enough.

[YarisSedan]

Originally Posted by SilverGlow

MORE LIES!!! While in warranty YOU NEVER HAVE TO HAVE YOUR OIL CHANGED BY A REPUTABLE PLACE, NOR DEALERSHIP...WHY ARE YOU GUYS MISLEADING PEOPLE HERE?!?!?

The dealership may ask you for your oil change paperwork if something happens engine realated. Like a total engine loss that they may have to replace. They want to see your service records that you have changed your oil in a timely manner. Thats why invoices from a independent shop if you are not going to the dealership is important. Sure you can get away if you do your own oil changes but you have to keep very good records. Dates times and reciptes. You now have to actually prove your case. As far as they know you may have never changed your oil for 2 years and your engine went kaput from sludge and lack of oil pressure. Dealership is more inclined to help you out no questions asked if they punch in your license plate as you pull up and see a extensive service history with them. If you dont have any service history now they become defensive. Now if you have service records to back you up then they will have no choice but to honor warrenty.

If you have NO service records. Well they still may help you. But you are really at the mercy of the dealership. And no one really wants to be in that position. I think two words come to mind.... Bend Over

[jambo101]

behour $86 for a synthetic oil change at the dealer is a bit high but not out of the ball park,here in Canada $70 to $80 would be the norm. 4 liters of Mobil1 will set you back close to $40 at the local auto parts store plus a $10 oil filter from the dealer and its $50 just to do it yourself