Who even knows what half of these charges are about?

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@Wynn
Total scam.

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@Wynn
I cleaned my own throttle body with an $8 can of cleaner, a cloth, and a rock on the gas pedal. It’s not hard.

Edit: Oh, and a screwdriver.

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Scout said:
$57 just to wipe dust off a screen that’s like the dryer vent? That’s insane.

It’s not always that simple depending on your car model. My Highlander has multiple vents that need cleaning. It takes about 30 minutes, which is where the cost comes in.

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@Lucypiper
Labor rates add up fast. But honestly, if you want a thorough job, just do it yourself. You can’t even tell if they did a proper job unless you take things apart yourself.

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Olin said:
@Lucypiper
Labor rates add up fast. But honestly, if you want a thorough job, just do it yourself. You can’t even tell if they did a proper job unless you take things apart yourself.

Exactly. Toyotas are pretty easy to work on. But working on something like a Chrysler? Not so much. I once spent 30 minutes just replacing a filter on one.

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@Lucypiper
Yeah, and sometimes you have to drive far just to get to the dealer.

German engineering is great… until it’s not. And dealerships charge like crazy.

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Scout said:
$57 just to wipe dust off a screen that’s like the dryer vent? That’s insane.

It’s not just dust—if it builds up, it can affect airflow, especially for hybrid batteries. I take my rear seats out to make it easier, but OP’s car setup might be different.

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Scout said:
$57 just to wipe dust off a screen that’s like the dryer vent? That’s insane.

$92 to change a cabin air filter? It takes all of two minutes to do that!

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Gotta love those $90 cabin filters. They’re like $20 and right in the glovebox.

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Clayton said:
Gotta love those $90 cabin filters. They’re like $20 and right in the glovebox.

I got mine for $16 and said I’d do it for $30. They swore it was a $50 part… Time for me to find a new dealership.

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@Wynn
I got mine directly from Toyota for about $20 and they even had a sale on it.

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@Wynn
Look up ‘Toyota Car Care Nut’ on YouTube. Mazda owner here—saved a lot on lights and small repairs by doing them myself.

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@Wynn
Or just avoid dealerships. Find a mechanic who specializes in your car brand—they’re way more affordable.

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This looks like the typical dealer upsell when you go in for just an oil change. When I had my Kia, one dealership was always pushy like this, the other was fine. Try another dealer next time; might be a better experience.

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These prices are crazy.

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Amber said:
These prices are crazy.

And people actually pay these prices because they don’t know any better… I took my Toyota in for a timing belt, and they started quoting $2000. Ended up haggling to get it reasonable. This isn’t a pawn shop!

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@Florence
More people need to learn about simple car maintenance. YouTube can teach you a lot.

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Change the cabin filter yourself. Fram sells them for $30 online, and it takes 5 minutes.

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Venice said:
Change the cabin filter yourself. Fram sells them for $30 online, and it takes 5 minutes.

I’ve got one from AutoZone for $15.

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Venice said:
Change the cabin filter yourself. Fram sells them for $30 online, and it takes 5 minutes.

Bit late, but adding this to my DIY list. Going to try oil changes myself too.