- April 30, 2024
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## Uncertainty at the Dealership
I find myself at a crossroads when it comes to maintenance for my car. Despite my age, I still struggle to navigate through the complexities of dealership recommendations.
## Doubts on Dealer Recommendations
Each time I visit the dealership, I am left questioning whether I am being taken advantage of. I have never opted for a simple oil change at a mechanic shop, adding to my uncertainty.
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## Elevated Concerns for Maintenance
As the dealership website prompts me to select my car mileage and offers a pricey maintenance option, I am left wondering if this is a necessary expense or simply a ploy to extract more money from me.
## Current Situation with My Lexus
I am the owner of a 2015 Lexus IS250 with approximately 100,000 kilometers on the clock. My upcoming appointment at the Lexus dealership has them suggesting a maintenance service that will cost me a couple hundred dollars. Is this truly essential, or am I being deceived?
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Find an independent shop that knows Lexus and Toyota.
I generally take it to a 3rd party mechanic especially when the vehicle is out of warranty. Even if it’s within warranty, as long as you keep all your invoices to show that proper maintenance is done, you can still go to a 3rd party mechanic to do the servicing.
I’d only go to the dealer if you value the convenience and is more convenient for you but often dealers are more expensive.
As for suggesting certain maintenance, always refer to your car’s manual, it shows a breakdown of what you need at what mileage/age. Even 3rd party mechanics can try to upsell services you may or may not need.
Don’t use dealership……
Our local Toyota dealership charges about the same for an oil change as the Mr. Lube types of places. It’s pretty easy, though, to say No to all of the rest of their suggestions. When our vehicles were still under warranty, we’d take them to our licensed mechanic friend and have him do those mileage-related checks for a fraction of the price that Toyota quoted us.
I would go to a mechanic, or learn to do it yourself. no warranty left anyways
I avoid the dealer and usually take my car to a very trustworthy mechanic that I was referred to.
I get regular maintenance done at the dealership as long as it’s under warranty. Strictly for the peace of mind of being less likely to be jerked around if something major blows.
The second it’s out of warranty i take it to an independent mechanic.
The May-June 2024 issue of Consumer Reports has an article in it called Keep Your Car in Great Shape. The article is almost a 100% match to your question. They also rank the dealerships as a place to keep your car maintained. You might appreciate that Lexus was 2nd only to Acura in the service centre rankings. But if you look at the numbers, they scored 67/100 while independent shops scored a 96/100.
Google reviews can be useful if you don’t know of a shop personally. Or you can ask around amongst your friends. I’ve had the independent shop do the mileage service as well as repairs. They can look up the scheduled maintenance online.
Use reddit for your area and ask about best mechanics for the brand. You don’t need a dealership.
My (Toyota) dealership constantly sends out promotions. Like, $300 to clean your car is a “promotion” to them.
Even the guy who sold me my car said that he takes his own Toyotas for service elsewhere.
Mechanic, never dealer unless it a warranty issue.
I looked at the cost of an oil change at independent shops and it was much more expensive than Toyota for a full synthetic oil change.
Mind you, last time I checked was pre-Covid and prices have gone up quite a bit since then.
Our Camry Hybrids require synthetic oil and a lot of shops advertise synthetic when it’s actually a synthetic blend (mixture of regular and synthetic oils). Never buy synthetic blend.
While my car was under warranty I used the dealer for maintenance. Soon as it was over on to my mechanic.
Given age of your car, I would go the mechanic route. (find reputable one)
Do your due diligence and keep track of all maintenance records (oil change every 7k)
Be mindful of things that need replacement given age and mileage (spark plubs, coilpacks, timing chains/serpentine belts, water pump, brakes, tires because non-dealer mechs wont keep that info to get you to go back)
Easy DIY items, engine filter, cabin air filter
Dealership maintenance are an absolute scam
Toyota/lexus, do it yourself or find independent mechanica (but make sure to follow manufacturer service intervals)
I’ve seen cheap mechanics just change engine oil and neglect the transmission or brake fluid or coolant.
Porsche of all eras and modern german makes, i’d go dealership because A)resale for Porsche and B) modern german makes require scan tools and specialized parts difficult to obtain in other channels
Shockingly the hyundai dealership was cheaper than my local mechanic for an oil change by about $30
It depends on what level of maint you want to give your car.
Some people want the car to last as long as possible, in as new as condition as possible. Those people go to a dealership and do all the recommended maintenance.
Some people want the car to be in good condition and reliable. Those people find an independent shop that specializes in their make of vehicle.
Some people want to spend as little money as possible and o it fix what breaks down. These people are ok being stranded in the side of the road. They frequent chain auto stores and always have a friend who can do it cheaper, who just happens to be unavailable just now for some reason.
So, what type of owner are you? Go to the shop that suits you.
These replies, lol.
Highly unlikely regardless where you go that a Mechanic is changing your oil. Quick lube guys aren’t mechanics or even apprentices.
If you go to a dealer, typically labourers or apprentices change your oil. If the toss up is between a dealer and private – go private, it’s an oil change. Otherwise, go to the local quick lube with the best feedback some dealers even have their own quick lube/express lane. Best of luck.
Toyota/Lexus does charge a lot for regular maintenance. It’s a bit annoying for sure.
It’s more than just oil changes though. There are other things that also need to be done as part of regular maintenance and you do not want to neglect them.
So when you go to a mechanic, ask for “scheduled maintenance” – not “oil change.” Otherwise you might have trouble with the manufacturer warranty if something comes up. Talk to them about the manufacturer’s maintenance schedule so they’re doing everything the manufacturer specifies. That way they’re also doing the inspection (which they should be doing anyway just because upsells come from it) and checking consumables like brakes and tires.
Go to a proper mechanic with a good reputation. My wife used to take her old Kia to mr lube. It had a bad wheel bearing for years and made a horrible sound, barely made it over 100kkm, and come upgrade time was only worth scrap. If that bearing had been diagnosed, she might have been able to keep the vehicle longer. (I only know it was a wheel bearing because I know what those sound like from experience.)
You’ll also need to go to the dealership for recalls. NBD since they’re paid for by the manufacturer, just be aware that your mechanic won’t automatically handle recalls the way the dealer would, so it’s potentially an extra trip. Likely worth the cost savings though.
Lastly, dealers are more likely to have a shuttle, if this matters to you.
A contrary opinion here. I’m a Nissan owner, keep my cars for 6-8 years before trading in, or selling privately and buying a new one. The local dealership is fantastic. I know the mechanic, and I trust him when he tells me something needs to be done. When I go to sell, the dealership knows the maintenance record. When selling privately (twice) the buyers had a complete record of what work had been done.
So the answer is ‘it depends’ who you trust or don’t trust. I live in a pretty small place where word gets around quickly, and the Nissan dealership has an excellent reputation
I find dealerships have good deals and they will always fix whatever problems they may cause.
But then if you have a good mechanic that you trust, that’s fine too. Remember with local mechanics if they scratch or damage your car they’re less likely to just agree to fix it, that’s the only negative. With dealership if something untoward happens you’re unlikely to even know about it, it’ll be returned to you fixed.
As far as worry that they’ll do a good job, that is always a worry no matter what, but it’s an outside worry, like 1 in 50 or so, where they’ll forget to put a cap on, or put oil into your washer fluid etc. It happens, but it’s rare and can happen anywhere if you don’t do it yourself.
Assuming it’s not a free oil change under some warranty or purchase benefit, why in the world WOULD you go to the dealership?
Once your vehicle is out of warranty, take it to an independent shop. You look like you drive about 10k km a year. Every 10k for oil changes is fine and easy to remember. Do note that some bigger items like timing belts, etc. should be done depending on the vehicle and mileage.
Go to a “stealership” or an independent, local garage who’s reputation is important to them?
I know which one I would choose.
I was schooled by a Volkswagen stealership as a young lad when their service department partially scammed me.
What city do you live in
I never go to a dealership. I have a great garage and use the “oil changers” for my oil changes.
Dealers are criminals.
Find a local mechanic who loves toyota.
Dealer? Absolutely no.
Go to dealership until warranty..move out as soon warranty is up
Ah asking about the secret to living a successful life.. Howes that old saying go? “Find yourself a good doctor, a lawyer, a mechanic and an accountant.”
A dealership will get you a rotating door technician and no personal mechanic to learn your vehicle and your driving habits.
I’ve been changing my own oil for 50 years. It isn’t that hard, you know it’s done right, you get to choose good quality oils and filter and you get to inspect the bottom of your car.
Taking it back to the dealer is ludicrous.
Dealership is mostly overrated, lot of overhead to pay for lots of people
Unless you bought some super extended 10 year warranty, there’s no point going to the dealership.