All Entries in the "Maintenance Tips" Category
2nd Gen Tundra Daytime Running Lights Removal Mod
Do you own a 2007+ Tundra? Does it have daytime running lights? Do you wish that it didn’t?
If so, this is the post for you. Here is how you go about removing the daytime running lights feature from your 2007+ Toyota Tundra.
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Sometimes OEM Parts Aren’t Better Than After-Market
In Monday’s post about dealership parts pricing secrets I wrote that “All things being equal, the manufacturer’s parts are better” than after-market parts. Correctly, a couple of comments pointed out that OEM parts are usually better, but not always. Here are some situations where after-market companies make an excellent quality part.
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Dealer Repair Parts Pricing Secrets
Comments in our recent post about the Tundra-Sequoia Air Pump TSB have uncovered wild price ranges for repair parts. Some people are able to purchase after-market air pumps from their local national parts chain (Pep Boys, for example) for less than $900, while others are being quoted nearly $1200 by their local Toyota dealer…30% higher than after-market. Obviously, this is frustrating some Tundra owners.
Also frustrating Tundra owners is the fact that a relatively simple electric pump costs $900-$1200 in the first place.
Here’s the how and why of how dealers and manufacturers price repair parts.
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Why You Should Do Your Maintenance At The Dealer
This week’s earlier story about Tundra air induction pump problems highlighted a common concern that many vehicle owners have: Where do I take my vehicle for maintenance and repairs? If your car or truck is 8 years old or newer, often times the best answer is the dealership. Here’s why:
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7 Dumb Mistakes People Make When Working With Dealership Service Departments
If you’re a vehicle owner and you live in North America, there’s a pretty good chance you’ve had at least one bad experience at a car dealership. Car dealers (generally speaking) aren’t too popular because the industry has a long history of poor service. While this has most definitely changed in the last decade (dealerships are better than they’ve ever been), there’s no disputing the fact that dealers aren’t perfect.
If you’re having a problem with your dealership and you’re not sure what you should do, there are TWO posts you should read. The one you’re looking at now, and this post on Dealership Customer Service – Tips for Getting Your Problem Solved.
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