355F1

Just did the 90k fluid items on my 2010 IS at my Lexus dealer and they wanted $79 to replace+install the cabin air filter.

The part alone was $40.......

Just ordered from Sewell for $14.75 and I'll install it myself like I've done every 15k miles....

I can't believe the prices they charge for this stuff....

jdmSW20

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they probably charge a tad more for that just on the simple fact when done improperly, the gears on the filter door can be broken very easily. then thats a VERY expensive fix from the dealer

355F1

I know it is. I learned that lesson the hard way and my extended warranty through Geico paid for it to be fixed.

NYKnick101

its 6.99 from any auto store, cabin filters are almost all the same. they all take the same time to install.

Raybean

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At the dealer you most likely pay full listed price on parts

shaolin

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Take 40 bottles of Lexus water if that makes you feel better.... jk

yea, it's definitely a joke.

reyoasian

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they might have quoted you for the carbon filter

iRock

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Sounds about right.

quick123

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Funny how some people think technician's time is not valuable...it takes you time to install it, so if the dealer does it for you it will cost some for labor...nobody works for free

355F1

I get all of my work done at the dealer.
I drive 30k/year as this is my work car and they let me bring in parts I buy from Sewell.

My biggest gripe was the price disparity between the list price of these silly little air filters ($40 vs $14).

I actually was planning on buying the filter at the dealer yesterday figuring I'd probably pay $20-$22. When my SA told me $40 for the part alone I laughed at him!

JDR76

It's pretty much the same everywhere. The local Toyota dealer had a price around $68 to replace the cabin air filter in my Tacoma. I politely declined, bought one at the auto parts store, and installed it myself. The Acura dealership had a similar price for us when we had our TSX. There's a lot that I will have the dealership do. Replacing cabin air filters isn't one of them.

shadowman

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Dealership is in the business to make money.

If price of service was a concern, avoid dealership and go straight to a mechanic shop. That price is not surprising at all... we all know that dealers will overcharge for service.

Changing cabin filter is a piece of cake and there is DIY on here. No excuse why anyone can't do this.

sthakor92

Lol this happened when I was waiting for my car when I went. the advisor went over to this young girl (college) and said "You need a new cabin filter.. it'll be $50 for us to change it. Its really yucky and gross you should do it" and the girl was like sure! I wanted to stop her but didn't.

cscredle

I just went through that with brakes. Advisor told me that they wanted $850 for rotors and brakes. He turned to me, and said well it's hard to get them off, and greasy I said lets not play this sexist game. I've rebuilt 3 engines, and grew up on a farm. Just because I wear a suit doesn't mean I can't get dirty. Just ordered the parts from Sewell for $228. I plan on working on her next weekend. Yes, I change my own air filters also. Sorry I get sick of men thinking women can't fix their cars. You won't see this woman stranded. My husband which is a retired Marine laughed at the guy. Said you pissed off the wrong chic

355F1

I would write a letter to Lexus NA to complain. Seriously.