Hey folks, I have a 2013 Prius with 150,000 miles. I’ve kept up with all the maintenance, and it’s been a great car with no major issues.
Recently, the ABS light came on, but the car was still driving fine. I took it to the dealer, and they said there’s a leak in the accumulator, actuator, and the boost pump assembly. They quoted me over $10,000 to fix it. The car isn’t even worth that much.
Does this sound right? Should I get a second opinion?
I’ve told others this because it worked for me: if there are Prius taxis near you, ask them who their mechanic is. They’ll give you great service at a good price. Taxi drivers are smart and can’t waste money on repairs.
It should only cost around $2,400. Go to an independent auto shop, not the dealership. Dealerships don’t make much money off car sales, but they do from car services.
Raine said:
It should only cost around $2,400. Go to an independent auto shop, not the dealership. Dealerships don’t make much money off car sales, but they do from car services.
Dealership tried to charge me $3,600 for my 2010.
I went to the parts department, and they still tried to overcharge me—$800 each for the booster and accumulator.
Told them to forget it. Ended up buying parts from a Toyota place in Spartanburg, SC, for $550 each ($1,100 total).
Raine said:
It should only cost around $2,400. Go to an independent auto shop, not the dealership. Dealerships don’t make much money off car sales, but they do from car services.
Nope, not even that much. About $1,200, and that’s for all brakes and rotors replaced in about an hour.
Raine said:
It should only cost around $2,400. Go to an independent auto shop, not the dealership. Dealerships don’t make much money off car sales, but they do from car services.
Michael said:
Always think of the dealership as the ‘stealership’ so you remember they’re always overpriced. If it isn’t warranty work, find a mechanic you trust.
That ABS actuator is an expensive part, and there are no aftermarket options. You need the OEM part, preferably new, and it’s a lot of labor to replace it and bleed the brakes. The quote is ridiculous, but it’s not a $500 repair either.
The parts cost under $2,000 for both components. It’s 2–3 hours of labor, and you’ll need Techstream. There might be some aftermarket scanners that work too.
Definitely get another quote. Honestly, I wouldn’t even call that a quote; as others have mentioned, it’s more of a brush-off. Is this a dealership? Forward the ‘quote’ to Toyota USA; they might be interested.