I recently brought my 2010 Toyota Prius in a scheduled 30,000 mile maintenance. I usually bring it to the dealer because its just so convenient and pleasant there, but this time I brought it to a local mechanic I’ve used before because I assumed it would be much less expensive. I’m not so sure thi…

I think you might have been better off at the dealers. You can call you dealer and ask what the 30k mile maintenance costs, Toyota dealers are usually pretty good about having these prices posted on the wall. I think the 15k emissions service is bogus.

You can replace the cabin air filter by opening the glove box door, then pull up on it to remove the glove box. Then, just behind the glove box is a slot the filter sets in, pull it out and slide the new one in and replace the glove box. The filter itself retails for about $20.

That’s actually about what I’ve seen from most Toyota dealers in terms of price. However, I’m with @keith - that emissions service is bogus. So is the fuel additive (a bottle of Techron would have been just as good). And what the heck is “additive throttle”? Is he saying he cleaned the throttle …

Grand total? More like Grand theft. But typical of a dealer shop. They’re charging you a total of about $80 for the oil change? Plus another $2 to dispose of the oil? Good Lord! $48 for an air filter? Another $48 (+$73.97 for installation) for a cabin filter? $30 for needless fuel additive? $45…

I have never heard of a $211 “15k mile emissions service”, but this would make owning a car that requires this very expensive. I would guess it’s some kind of fuel system cleaning, in other words, bogus unless the car is running poorly. As for checking the air conditioning, you can do that yoursel…

Was this mechanic wearing a mask? Is his photo posted at the local Post Office, along with the other thieves? As you can probably guess, I really think that the OP got “hosed” by this guy, and I am as puzzled by the $200.+ “Emissions Service” as everyone else is. And, as was said, replacing the…

Click on the Mechanics Files tab on this site to find a recommended local mechanic who won’t rob you blind like this guy. Sounds like he saw you pull up in a nice new hybrid and said to himself, hey, here’s my next boat payment!

By the way, here’s a handy website that estimates how much common maintenance/repairs should cost for your vehicle in your area. Use it before taking your car in for repairs or service so you know beforehand what’s a reasonable price: www.repairpal.com .

Reasonable cost for 30K mile maintenance on 2010 Toyota Prius

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keith July 3, 2012, 11:01pm 5

I didn’t see a labor charge to change the engine air filter which is a little more complicated unless that is the emissions service, but that is still only about a 15 minute job tops, including a 10 minute coffee break. They also retail for about $25 or less.

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Reasonable cost for 30K mile maintenance on 2010 Toyota Prius

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