"Good" Service Departments?

rshev · 06-07-2006, 07:25 PM

We recently picked up our 2006 Prius (Barcellona Red/package#3), but are not really impressed with the service departments of either of the 2 dealerships in our area. Are there any recommendations out there? North Bay, SF or East Bay would all be considered. Additionally, do you know of any "honest"/inexpensive independent garages that have certified Prius mechanics?

rshev · 07-07-2006, 04:48 PM

HiYaAll,

This is a follow-up to my previous post. I took our Prius back to the dealer (Novato Toyota) for the FREE OIL CHANGE @ 5000. Well, they ended up charging me $46. For this princely sum, they did the following:
Check Fluid Levels
Rotate Tires and Report Tread
Check Operation of Exterior Lights
Inspect Brake Condition, Clean and Adjust and Report Remaining
Check Brake System and Fluids
Set Tire Pressure
Reset Service Indicator
Road Test
Since I had no complaints about the car (and had onnly driven 5000 miles), this does seem excessive!

From now on, I will go to independent service people unless there is warranty work.

I've heard good things about Japan Auto Repair on Front Street in San Rafael. Any other suggestions?

aaf709 · 07-07-2006, 04:57 PM

[quote=rshev @ Jul 7 2006, 01:48 PM) [snapback]282706[/snapback]</div>

Quote:

HiYaAll,

This is a follow-up to my previous post. I took our Prius back to the dealer (Novato Toyota) for the FREE OIL CHANGE] 5000. Well, they ended up charging me $46.
[/b]

That sounds like the standard 5K checkup. The price is about right.

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Dealers with good Service departments in San Diego	ivfarmboy	Prius Main Forum	2	08-07-2006 08:21 AM
Top 100 Toxic Polluters in U.S.<img alt="" src="chrome://easygestures/skin/xLink.png" style="border: 0px none ; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; display: in	ghostofjk	Environmental Discussion	0	05-12-2006 10:09 PM

06-07-2006, 07:25 PM	#1
rshev Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 4 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	We recently picked up our 2006 Prius (Barcellona Red/package#3), but are not really impressed with the service departments of either of the 2 dealerships in our area. Are there any recommendations out there? North Bay, SF or East Bay would all be considered. Additionally, do you know of any "honest"/inexpensive independent garages that have certified Prius mechanics?

07-07-2006, 04:48 PM	#2
rshev Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 4 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	HiYaAll, This is a follow-up to my previous post. I took our Prius back to the dealer (Novato Toyota) for the FREE OIL CHANGE @ 5000. Well, they ended up charging me $46. For this princely sum, they did the following: Check Fluid Levels Rotate Tires and Report Tread Check Operation of Exterior Lights Inspect Brake Condition, Clean and Adjust and Report Remaining Check Brake System and Fluids Set Tire Pressure Reset Service Indicator Road Test Since I had no complaints about the car (and had onnly driven 5000 miles), this does seem excessive! From now on, I will go to independent service people unless there is warranty work. I've heard good things about Japan Auto Repair on Front Street in San Rafael. Any other suggestions?