# Overcharging for repair? **URL:** \ **Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\ **Tags:** highlanderhybrid, toyota\ **Created:** [October 4, 2011, 4:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/overcharging-for-repair/68412 "2011-10-04T16:44:54Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 5\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![powerdogvt](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/71e660/32.png) [@powerdogvt](https://community.cartalk.com/u/powerdogvt)\ **Post date:** [October 4, 2011, 4:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/overcharging-for-repair/68412/1 "2011-10-04T16:44:54Z")
At the Toyota dealer, we had our 07 Highlander’s 4WD tires replaced and asked for an alignment. When we picked it up, they said the right rear wheel had a bolt that was seized and they couldn’t align that wheel. Want to replace, in their words, a rear knuckle, bolts and nuts, and an arm/spindle, which they say is the most expensive of the parts. They want $400 for this. Does that make sense? Is there another way to remove the bolt without replacing all the other pieces? Or could an independent repair shop find a cheaper source of parts? ---
**Author:** ![the\_same\_mountainbike](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/c89c15/32.png) [@the\_same\_mountainbike](https://community.cartalk.com/u/the_same_mountainbike)\ **Post date:** [October 4, 2011, 5:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/overcharging-for-repair/68412/2 "2011-10-04T17:12:42Z")
4 years is a bit young for that level of corrosion. I’m willing to bet that an independent shop with perhaps some penetrating lube or a bit of heat applied can free the bolt. ---
**Author:** ![shadowfax](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/shadowfax/32/13026_2.png) [@shadowfax](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shadowfax)\ **Post date:** [October 4, 2011, 5:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/overcharging-for-repair/68412/3 "2011-10-04T17:14:30Z")
I’m with mountainbike. Take it to another shop. NOT a dealership. ---
**Author:** ![chaissos](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/chaissos/32/2347_2.png) [@chaissos](https://community.cartalk.com/u/chaissos)\ **Post date:** [October 4, 2011, 5:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/overcharging-for-repair/68412/4 "2011-10-04T17:53:29Z")
Even if they had to bust the nut, and remove the bolt, I don’t believe there’s one in the adjustment portion of that (independent rear end) vehicle that would require the rest of the parts be replaced. I agree with the others, you need another mechanic. ---
**Author:** ![FordMan59](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/eb8c5e/32.png) [@FordMan59](https://community.cartalk.com/u/FordMan59)\ **Post date:** [October 4, 2011, 11:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/overcharging-for-repair/68412/5 "2011-10-04T23:39:40Z")
Get a second opinion from another mechanic in your area.