Fair mechanic for Toyota in or close to Dallas proper
Posted by SirFrancisBeercan@reddit | askdfw | View on Reddit | 14 comments
Hello,
I have some work I need to get done on my 2019 4Runner but I don't have a good mechanic that I trust around here. The mechanic I took it to quoted me about $3k, which included a $900 markup on the part that needs to be replaced ($2,100 vs the $1,200 I found it for online). They said I'm welcome to buy the part myself and they'll replace it, but that they can't warrant the work (or something like that). The whole thing just kinda left a bad taste in my mouth, so I wanted to see if anyone has a mechanic that they'd recommend.
Thanks!
SpoonFed_1@reddit
I agree with your Mechanic. Bro, don’t buy Parts online.
SirFrancisBeercan@reddit (OP)
Why? It's a Toyota. Their parts are readily available online and I don't like paying a 70% markup.
SpoonFed_1@reddit
Here is another
https://www.facebook.com/reel/2039607107437765
hope that helps
SpoonFed_1@reddit
Just saw this today, and I remembered your post
https://www.facebook.com/reel/790791893800152
SpoonFed_1@reddit
I have bought parts online and some have worked and some have not.
The ones that did not work, caused a lot of electrical problems. I remember buying a latch for the hood, that was causing engine problems because the electrical part of the part was defective.
there is nothing special about it being a toyota, there are online parts for all vehicles.
Most shops do not warranty a part that the customer bring in. It is pretty much standard for all shops.
If you are certain you can get good parts online.... then take them to your mechanic to install them.
SirFrancisBeercan@reddit (OP)
Ok great, I just didn’t know anyone who’s dealt with bad parts.
DoctorJiveTurkey@reddit
Make sure it’s a trustworthy site. Rock Auto is pretty good and if you research a little bit a lot of times you can find the oem parts there.
SirFrancisBeercan@reddit (OP)
I mean if I'm buying online, OEM is OEM, right? I seriously doubt this local mechanic chain has any sort of guaranteed supply chain of the same brand of parts.
Stabmaster@reddit
There are tons of non oem parts all over. Not counterfeit per se but not oem. Amazon sells a ton of parts that aren’t oem and many are junk. Just be careful
SirFrancisBeercan@reddit (OP)
That makes sense. I didn’t know this was a big thing.
DoctorJiveTurkey@reddit
There are counterfeit parts online
SirFrancisBeercan@reddit (OP)
Why? It's a Toyota and their parts are readily available online. Plus I don't like paying a 70% markup on the parts...
johnnyclash42@reddit
Mesquite car care on Shiloh in garland (yeah I know haha). Cesar (owner) and his staff are the best. I’ve used them for over a decade. Fair priced, super honest, and doesn’t waste time.
satchel65@reddit
When the mechanic buys a part from Toyota, they can warranty it for a year or whatever the warranty period is, but when you bring a part, and if that part prematurely dies, they have no recourse. Totally understandable.