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I had a similar experience yesterday. I got a quote from dealer for a redarc brake controler to be fitted.... $1259. Luckily I had got quotes from tjm for $450 fitted. I can't understand why the dealers continue to try snd rip you off at every chance, it gives lr a bad name
Just had the same service done last week at one of the two dealerships in Perth (2.7 litre TDV6). A few more km on mine though - ODO was 60,389.Quote:
Originally Posted by LiamO
Total Parts - $279.22
Oils / Lubricants / Supplies - $147.65
Total Labour - $457.83
I was frustrated at dealer quote to supply & fit trailer wiring kit for the freelander2 - thought I could work around it for cheaper via aftermarket etc - ended up back at LR dealer 3 times getting various issues sorted out that had been created by aftermarket installer not knowing the quirks of LR,s and some poor workmanship too. Overall taking into account my time & wife's frustration the original LR quote was cheaper. Make sure tjm have fitted controller to your model previously so you are not their gunea pig
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Originally Posted by Gribbsmy13
Why Redarc? Take a look at Traxide and get a kit designed to work with your vehicle.
There are more benefits to the Traxide kit too. A far superior product.
Traxide does a brake controller?Quote:
Originally Posted by Tombie
Doh!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by rufusking
Excuse the idiot.... Missed a line on the phone...
I can't find traxide brake controllers on the web
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Originally Posted by Gribbsmy13
Yes, my apology I misread my screen.
In the case of a brake controller, be very sure they know all the specifics of wiring into these vehicles as getting it wrong will cause you big problems....
The fuel filter is about right, Ive only found genuine for the later style, the oil filter n air is a bit rude though good grief. And again the oil price is about right (we are assuming they are using the Castrol full syth as per specs)
Regards
Daz
I had a D2 for 10 years before buying a LandCruiser 200 Series TDV8.Quote:
Originally Posted by LiamO
Interesting to compare dealer spare parts prices there. Just as a comparison, these are the Toyota dealer's pricing, from my paperwork:
Typical service items:
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Washer additive - $1.02
Oil Filter element - $33.14
Sump Plug washer - $2.08
Oil -$130 approx for 9.5 litres (varies between dealerships), no DPF so no special oil required
Workshop sundries - $12 (rags? seat and floor paper covers?)
Engine air filter - $75 (this gets changed every 30,000 kms only)
Fuel filter $30 - this never gets changed, unless requested by customer
Screen wash - $1.02
Typical labour fee - $312.50
Miscellaneous extras not at every service:
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Pollen filter for HVAC - $35 (most dealers don't touch this, unless upon request)
Diff oils - $102.92
Brake fluid $23.40
Power steering fluid flush - $110 (only upon owner's request)
Transmission fluid flush - $220 varies between dealerships, but only upon request
Wiper blades rubber inserts - $45 (ouch!) a pair
Key fob battery replacement - $12 (ouch!) each
Steering wheel alignment - $80
No timing belt changes (chain on the Toyota TDV8), no valve adjustments required, Coolant changed every 80,000 kms. No electric handbrake or air suspension systems. The 200 Series is very low tech so very few things to go wrong. Brakes seem to last a very long time - my brakes are still over 50% life after 80,000 kms. Factory OEM tyres on the 17 inch wheels last 85,000 kms easily.