Guest davet Posted July 3, 2006 Share Posted July 3, 2006 Right I think I've just about had it with Mr T (Thats Toyota for you newbies ;-) ) I took my UK Spec Sup in for an oil change today at my local dealership. I supplied the oil. The cost was a grand total of £103.54 to change the oil + put in an oil filter. Now I suspect this took them the grand total of 20 minutes to do. I think I've been had Granted they did give me biscuits though so perhaps it cost them an extra 50p..... My starter motor is on the blink a bit too. Sometimes it starts straight away other times it can take up to a dozen attempts to get it going. From what I've heard in the past this is a common problem and the starter motor just needs cleaning? Mr T I believe has just gone to his parts book and said £380 + VAT for non official parts or £493.72 + VAT for genuine toyota parts. Has anybody else had this problem fixed before? If so how much did you pay? Did you have to get new parts also??? Every time I go to Mr T I come back disappointed Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SatSport Posted July 3, 2006 Share Posted July 3, 2006 starter repair kit for a few pence sorts that,...... do a search Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colsoop Posted July 3, 2006 Share Posted July 3, 2006 Where are you located, if we know this someone could recommend a trustworthy garage that is local to you. but £103 for an oil and filter change is a piss take ! Toyota aren't renowned for being particularly good with Supras. If you want to source Toyota parts have a search for a toyota parts guy called "Steve Manley" or if you aren't in a hurry "Nic". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted July 3, 2006 Share Posted July 3, 2006 steve is at my local toyota, let me know if I can be off help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest davet Posted July 3, 2006 Share Posted July 3, 2006 Ello. I'm located in Bradford. Don't know of any local Supra places unfortunately. The nearest I can think of is Envy in Newcastle? Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty Posted July 3, 2006 Share Posted July 3, 2006 Thats a rip off mate with regards to your starter, it'll be the insides of the solenoid that is worn, the kit from mr t is about £14, it takes about an hour or so to get your starter off, an hour to put the bits in, and then an hour to wack it back on mine went about a year ago and i did it myself, be warned tho, one of the 14mm bolts in the starter is a fooker to get to, hope you have a high patience level Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted July 3, 2006 Share Posted July 3, 2006 I Changed My Own Oil +filter Cost £30 Time 30mins Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharpie Posted July 3, 2006 Share Posted July 3, 2006 Mr T only charges me ~£25 for a oil/filter change (I supply the oil). Did the invoice show a line item for 5-6ltrs of oil ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharpie Posted July 3, 2006 Share Posted July 3, 2006 If you think that Mr T charges ~ £75 hr for labour...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaz1 Posted July 3, 2006 Share Posted July 3, 2006 they have blatanly took the piss mate get back down there, any mechanic could do that in twenty mins, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Feakins Posted July 3, 2006 Share Posted July 3, 2006 Stupid price, if I were you i'd travel up to 200 miles to avoid going to a garage that charges that much. You'd save a fortune even with the fuel bill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest davet Posted July 3, 2006 Share Posted July 3, 2006 Yup, I'm going to write them an official letter of complaint. Watch this space for the actual letter Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrew7 Posted July 3, 2006 Share Posted July 3, 2006 Trading Standards mate..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devan Posted March 11, 2010 Share Posted March 11, 2010 Yup, I'm going to write them an official letter of complaint. Watch this space for the actual letter Dave Still watching for the letter... 4 years later Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n boost Posted March 11, 2010 Share Posted March 11, 2010 Sound quite cheap to me lol!..................But then again i have pay approx £200 for my oil change at bmw for my M3! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dude Posted March 11, 2010 Share Posted March 11, 2010 If you think that Mr T charges ~ £75 hr for labour...... I would be most surprised if they are under £100 an hour dude. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobrastang Posted March 11, 2010 Share Posted March 11, 2010 If you dont need a toyota stamp,go to any tyre garage,use your own oil and filters if you want.Better still diy,I get the dog to do mine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobD Posted March 11, 2010 Share Posted March 11, 2010 My place charges £70 i think an hour and lexus is £100! It cost me the grand total of £3.56 for my oil change! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted March 11, 2010 Share Posted March 11, 2010 This thread was in 2006 Just a bit of advice, get a price on any job you want doing before anyone does it, then you wont get upset All dealerships are the same and charge huge labour rates mainly because they have massive overheads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abz Posted March 11, 2010 Share Posted March 11, 2010 I guess in this OP's case, 4 years ago it was more they charged him £50 for the job & £50 for the Toyota stamp! That is really what you are paying for! Doesn't mean it is going to be done any better but least your wallets lighter! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dude Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 My place charges £70 i think an hour and lexus is £100! It cost me the grand total of £3.56 for my oil change! Audi charge £160 an hour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackso11 Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 I don't think that price is too much for an oil change to be honest. Oil would be £50-£60 for you to get it yourself, filter £10, new compression washer £2. so say £72 + labour, works out about what you paid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTRickeh Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 I don't think that price is too much for an oil change to be honest. Oil would be £50-£60 for you to get it yourself, filter £10, new compression washer £2. so say £72 + labour, works out about what you paid. I took my UK Spec Sup in for an oil change today at my local dealership. I supplied the oil. He supplied his own oil though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miguel Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 Audi charge £160 an hour. A bit steep! BRIGHTON AUDI £80/hr + VAT EAST KENT AUDI £105/hr + VAT POOLE AUDI £115/hr + VAT HATFIELD AUDI £115/hr + VAT GLASGOW AUDI £100/hr + VAT STOKE AUDI £55/hr + VAT ABERDEEN AUDI £88/hr + VAT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adnanshah247 Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 i have a starter motor somewhere. you want it for a small fee? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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