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Old 09-21-10, 02:15 PM
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Default Maintaining vehicle at a Toyota Dealership or a Lexus Dealership

I usually have all service work completed at a Lexus dealership, but today I decided to have my oil change completed at a Toyota dealership. Even though they forgot to use the Mobil1 oil that I purchased for the oil change, they were very helpful. There oil is also Mobil1 just not the synthetic that I purchased. They checked the threads on my tries, alignment, brakes, battery charge and a host of other things for $20.03. My font tires are running 4 and 5/32 and the backs are both 5. My back brake pads are both 4 and 5/32 and the fronts are both 7. They also said that I need an alignment. Should I let Toyota complete the brake pads and alignment or take it to my Lexus Dealership?
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in my opnion go with toyota bc its a lot cheaper
imma get my air pressure sensor install at toyota too
Old 09-21-10, 04:32 PM
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Yeah I go to Toyota too. Soooo much cheaper.
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Originally Posted by danhtran
in my opnion go with toyota bc its a lot cheaper
imma get my air pressure sensor install at toyota too
You mean the tire pressure install? How much will they charge you? I might end up going to them instead then.
Old 09-21-10, 05:42 PM
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i concur. i would go to a toyota dealership for upkeep or even a reputable independent shop too, if you do your hw on them of course..
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i just wish their systems were integrate so that I can have all of my vehicle service information on one sheet instead of multiples.
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if the parts are similar im guessing the equipment is similar. at least i hope so for the alignments. im getting an alignment at toyota instead of lexus. i mean how much more advance can a laser be at the lexus shop vs toyotas.
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new guy am alexus sensor tech its the same tool and parts everthing but the price is less go to toyota
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Originally Posted by lexusis305
new guy am alexus sensor tech its the same tool and parts everthing but the price is less go to toyota
good looking out my man.
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the only thing is warr. work has to be in lexus not toyota due to parts warr. are a bit diff.
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Originally Posted by king06
You mean the tire pressure install? How much will they charge you? I might end up going to them instead then.
yea the tire pressure sensor
well the dealer they said they charge $150 but thats lexus dealer
imma tryna ask on toyota
my is out for a couple on months
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Originally Posted by lexusis305
the only thing is warr. work has to be in lexus not toyota due to parts warr. are a bit diff.
quite understandable.
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you can also but after maket tire sensor a bit cheaper or ebay
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