Just (typically) had the aircon go on my wife's car (newish Hi-Lux) just as the temperatures break 20. Just at a time when my car is down getting the 2.1 sorted. Popped down to the stealers for a gas up etc. "Sorry sir the xxxxxx has gone." Something about a compressor/clutch.

I have a Toyota warranty that I extended just this last month (£800) so I was not too worried but the final cost of the job astounded me.

How much? £1500, just for parts. F*** me.

 

You would be amazed at the mark up on parts. I wouldn't be surprised if they cost the garage £500! You know they are going to charge full whack as they claim it back against the warranty insurance company.

 

Phoned the deal for my Grand Picasso, asked for the service cost £450 .. called the local Scooby fella and he prices up parts, better quality and doing the same changes and checks as the dealer .. £205 ..

Robbing ****ers ..

 

Toyotas have loads of problems with air-con, land-cruisers are terrible for it 4 year old cars often needing thousands spent, usually just because the dealer cannot find a small leak so replace most of the system.

 

When I said I had a warranty to the technician his face literally lit up - he knew he was going big with the final price. At least the warranty has paid for itself.

 

Disgraceful rip off I reckon!

Les

 

Once had a powersteering pump go on my old Jag and that came to a similar cost, but you half-expect that with a Jag. But a workhorse Toyota pick up? Mmm, no.