Do these hours and parts seem sound for maintenance and repairs?

[don_davi]

I recently took my '98 ltd 4x4 4Runner in for rear brake seal issues and was told that I was due for maintenance as well. I've got 193k miles right now and the last major service including transmission flush and timing belt was done at 103k miles. Here's the total list.

Parts Requested/job : Labor Hrs : Total
- Timing Belt : 3.5 : $400
- Valve Adjust : 4.3 : $540 (I've got a leak)
- Tune-up : .5 : Free
- Power Steering Flush : .5 : $110
- Brake Flush : 1.0 : $120
- Trans Flush : .8 : $130
- Coolant Flush : .8 : $110
- Diffs & T-Case : .7 : $151
- Fuel Flush : 1.0 : $130
- Air Fliter : $25.87
Total: $1691


(Drivers side Leaking Brake seal, during super cold days my drivers side wheel locks up during a complete stop....i have to reverse to get the shoe off)
- Seal $8.00
- Bearing $75.72
- Retainers $ 21.83 x 2
- ABS Ring $53.37
- Brake Shoes $80.00
Total 2.5 hrs + Parts = $450

Grand total = $1691 + $450 = $2141

The first time I went to the dealership the service manager told me 10% off. 2 Weeks later (today), I get 20% off. I have a feeling that I could squeeze another 5% or 10% off tomorrow. I lost my job a while back and need to make sure my truck is reliable.

Are the hours fair? Should I try for 30% off or more? It's $95/hr labor here.

Thanks in advance for all advice and assistance.

Cheers.

ps I'm in Montana with chilly weather.

 

[cknsls@adelphia]

These are lean times.

I would negotiate a little more. Dealers are hurting too. People are putting off maintenance because they fear losing their jobs or don't have the money to spend!

 

[CJ3Flyr]

I recently took my '98 ltd 4x4 4Runner in for rear brake seal issues and was told that I was due for maintenance as well. I've got 193k miles right now and the last major service including transmission flush and timing belt was done at 103k miles. Here's the total list.

Parts Requested/job : Labor Hrs : Total
- Timing Belt : 3.5 : $400
- Valve Adjust : 4.3 : $540 (I've got a leak)
- Tune-up : .5 : Free
- Power Steering Flush : .5 : $110
- Brake Flush : 1.0 : $120
- Trans Flush : .8 : $130
- Coolant Flush : .8 : $110
- Diffs & T-Case : .7 : $151
- Fuel Flush : 1.0 : $130
- Air Fliter : $25.87
Total: $1691


(Drivers side Leaking Brake seal, during super cold days my drivers side wheel locks up during a complete stop....i have to reverse to get the shoe off)
- Seal $8.00
- Bearing $75.72
- Retainers $ 21.83 x 2
- ABS Ring $53.37
- Brake Shoes $80.00
Total 2.5 hrs + Parts = $450

Grand total = $1691 + $450 = $2141

The first time I went to the dealership the service manager told me 10% off. 2 Weeks later (today), I get 20% off. I have a feeling that I could squeeze another 5% or 10% off tomorrow. I lost my job a while back and need to make sure my truck is reliable.

Are the hours fair? Should I try for 30% off or more? It's $95/hr labor here.

Thanks in advance for all advice and assistance.

Cheers.

ps I'm in Montana with chilly weather.

The valve adjustment seems way out of line to me. The diff and axles is a bit high but if they are using synthetic maybe it's ok. The rear brakes seem high too... $80 for shoes??? Why the $53 ABS ring? Is yours broken?

A good non-dealership foreign car place could do all of it including the valve adjustment and at 193k it's not like warranty is a huge issue. I would at least get it quoted for negotiating with the dealer if you're hell bent on having the dealer do it. The valve adjustment and rear brakes bother me the most.

Just my 2cents.

:cheers: