hjanweja

Hi Experts,

Was at the dealership on Saturday and got a couple of unexpected fixes done on my RX330 (2006). Not too worried abut that, but would you think the following costs are justifiable?
Another thing, had I decided to get them done from an auto shop how much do you think I could have saved?

1. New Battery - The old one never gave me problems, but it was 6 years old and it failed the battery test these guys do. It was left to me, but I decided to get it done, just in case. So this was an Interstate battery which cost me 115 + 60 for the labor and tests = $180
2. Front Brake Pads - No doubt I feel the car brakes much better with the new ones on. The brake pads cost me 90$ and the labor on that $300 = $390.

What is your opinion?

Thanks again !

Rainbird

My OEM battery was 7 years old. I had a new interstate battery installed by AAA Road Assistance. The total cost with installation was $107.

I had the Lexus dealership install front brake pads and machine the rotors. Total Cost $299.

RX330inFL

While you might not have saved much on the battery itself, as pointed out by Rainbird, most shops would not have charge for the additional tests and charges.

The brakes you could have saved perhaps half on the labor by using a Toyota or independent shop.

hjanweja

Good information to have. Thanks.
Curious though, how long back did you get the brake pads replaced from the dealership?

Rainbird

The front brakes were done a Lexus of Santa Barbara on 13 August 2013. I checked the invoice and they had a August Service Special on brakes. Regular price was $340.

Denvermgb

Even if you are not a diyer, a battery is very easy to do yourself. I think you could have done that one yourself for about $100.

hjanweja

Always good to know Thanks everyone, much appreciated

PeterJ63

I also appreciate all of the input and learn so much common sense info about my 350 RX from fellow owners...THANKS!!!

lexsc4

Wow. $180 to replace a battery. That's steep. I bought my 08 Toyota Avalon battery from Costco (made by Johnson Control) last year at $80 and I replace the battery at the parking lot, 10 minutes job.

Another Wow. $300 labor charge for replacing the front pads? That's steep.

RXPhil

This was my reaction as well

StLucchese

$189+tax at Toyota Don McGIl Katy herein Texas. And that is regular price. If i were you, using OEM, go to seek the best deal at other Toyota dealerships.

lexsc4

My Toyota mechanic charge $100 labor to replace the front and rear pads on my 08 Avalon. No need to resurface the rotors and I supply the OEM pads, where I get online for around $100.

Took him about a hour and a half to get the job done.

Jack