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Tire shop charging for tpms "rebuilding"

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Accessories & Modifications' started by problemchild, Aug 7, 2009.

  1. problemchild

    problemchild New Member

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    I called to get a quote for tires and they said they need to "rebuild" the tpms into the new tire install.

    I have never read such a thing here. They want to charge me 10 dollars for each tire to move and "rebuild" the tpms into the new tire.

    Is this BS or normal?
     
    #1 problemchild, Aug 7, 2009
  2. firepa63

    firepa63 Former Prius Owner

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    Sounds like a little BS to me. I've never heard of "rebuilding" a TP Monitor. What does their "rebuild" include?
     
    #2 firepa63, Aug 7, 2009
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    They replace the valve core. Some do it, some don't...I don't think you need it unless yours are leaky. (And if they're leaky, they may just need to be snugged up a bit.) More important to me is that they don't break the ****ing TPMS in the process of changing the tires! Been there, lost a fight for compensation, but I'm not bitter or anything...
     
    #3 brick, Aug 8, 2009
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    firepa63 Former Prius Owner

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    And that's called "rebuilding"???
     
    #4 firepa63, Aug 8, 2009
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    It used to be called replacing the valve stem. It a way to build in additional charges to a tire change. Find a shop that does everything inclusive (free rototion and balancing).
     
    #5 spitinuri, Aug 9, 2009
  6. acacia987

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    i got mine installed at Mr. tire here in MD. Unfortunately they somehow cracked the TPMS, but were cool about it and called Toyota to get an OEM one to replace. i think there like $100 ish or something. i would probobly just live with the yellow light if i ever had to replace them on my own tab. But the prius TPMS is the kind that can have the core changed? that is good to know.
     
    #6 acacia987, Aug 10, 2009
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