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Did I get ripped off?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by GringoGrande, Oct 15, 2021.

  1. Oct 15, 2021 at 1:31 PM
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    GringoGrande

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    Here's the work: (1) replace both front coil springs, labor only.

    (2) diagnose problem and replace fuel vapor cannister and solenoid for emissions system (parts and labor.)

    (3) alignment

    Total cost: $2,300

    Question: Did I get ripped off or was this a reasonable transaction?

    More details:

    The emissions parts is called the fuel vapor canister, and a related solenoid. Parts + labor for these two came to $990.

    Coil replacement $560

    Diagnosing the problems (first visit) about $500

    Then tax, supplies and environmental fee = $170


    Also, the fuel vapor canister is not one of the emissions control parts that is covered under the 8 yr/80,000 mile federal warranty.

    Also, I agree with the person who responded by saying that I should have sought out quotes on the job from a number of shops. So, a lesson learned, assuming that the charges are way out of line.

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  2. Oct 15, 2021 at 1:32 PM
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    pahaf

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  3. Oct 15, 2021 at 1:33 PM
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    Tacospike

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    Idk how much rates go... but that sounds like a lot.

    but again, if I see a nickel on the street I pick it up.
     
  4. Oct 15, 2021 at 1:33 PM
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    danojeno

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    It depends on how much time they spent with the emissions system. Coil replacement and alignment sound like a $600-ish job.
     
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  5. Oct 15, 2021 at 1:33 PM
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    What was the labor rate? And how many hours went into each job?
     
  7. Oct 15, 2021 at 1:36 PM
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    $yoda$

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    I don’t think I’ve ever heard of an evaporator pan for the emissions system before.
     
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  8. Oct 15, 2021 at 1:39 PM
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    The fuel evap canister is something like a $1k part / assembly.
     
  9. Oct 15, 2021 at 1:39 PM
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    retrofive

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    That doesn't sound right. Have a detailed invoice?
     
  10. Oct 15, 2021 at 1:40 PM
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    gudujarlson

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    Please give is the full cost sheet with time and cost. Knowing the approximate location in the world would also be useful.

    Why did they replace the coil springs? That seems unusual to me.
     
  11. Oct 15, 2021 at 1:43 PM
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    Clearwater Bill

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    Since it was labor only, I'm guessing he took them springs to install for a 'level lift'.

    But I've guessed wrong before. :D
     
  12. Oct 15, 2021 at 2:01 PM
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    Is it possible you can provide us with a pic of yourself? Cus they can see if your bait, and you got had
     
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    I made my roommate throw a nickel out and kept his quarters, when he asked if I kept change in my truck lol.
     
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    YIKES, that's a way more complicated and expensive evap than I have ever dealt with. I've replaced a few and it has always been a little juice can that cost $10 max.
     
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    It's FRIDAY... just vent that thing to the HVAC system and save yourself $2K! :rasta:
     
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    "I'll keep them quarters but that nickel shit gotta go" lol. I hate change haha
     
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