Pruis mechanic in Perth, Australia

Here's what Toyota here (Perth, Australia) sent me as their service itinerary/costs:

With all Toyota’s besides the Camry’s and Aurions, the service intervals for all models across the line is 10,000kms or 6 months which ever occurs first.
Some of the prices have changed below as I have found the correct model number for your vehicle. Listed below are the service schedule’s for your next four services:

70,000km service @ $269.50:

Carried out 70 000km service as per handbook.
Includes:- Replaced engine oil & oil filter.
Checked drive belt & adjusted tension as required.
Inspected air filter element.
Inspected brake fluid.
Checked all fluid levels & topped up as required.
Inspected auxiliary HV battery - 12 Volt.
Inspected brake pads & discs.
Inspected drive shaft boots.
Checked condition & pressures of all tyres including spare.
Checked lights wiper/washers horn & electrical systems.
Road tested vehicle & reported any defects.

80,000km service @ $810.70:

Carried out 80 000km service as per handbook.
Includes:- Replaced engine oil & oil filter.
Replaced air cleaner element & fuel filter.
Replaced engine and inverter coolant.
Replaced air conditioning fresh air filter.
Replaced brake fluid following manufacturers procedure.
Checked all fluid levels & topped up as required.
Checked drive belt & adjusted tension as required.
Inspected valve clearances using sensory method.
Inspected cooling system including radiator & hoses.
Inspected auxiliary HV battery - 12 Volt.
Inspected brake pads & discs.
Checked & adjusted park brake as required.
Checked brake pipes & hoses.
Inspected drive shaft boots.
Inspected suspension & steering components for damage/wear.
Inspected fuel cap fuel lines & connections.
Checked exhaust system for security & leaks.
Inspected air conditioning and heater systems.
Checked brake pedal height & hand brake lever operation.
Checked condition & pressures of all tyres including spare.
Checked lights wiper/washers horn & electrical systems.
Road tested vehicle & reported any defects.

90,000km service @ $269.50:

Carried out 90 000km service as per handbook.
Includes:- Replaced engine oil & oil filter.
Checked air filter & all fluid levels topped up as required
Checked drive belt & adjusted tension as required.
Inspected auxiliary HV battery - 12 Volt.
Inspected brake pads & discs.
Inspected drive shaft boots.
Checked condition & pressures of all tyres including spare.
Checked lights wiper/washers horn & electrical systems.
Road tested vehicle & reported any defects.

100,000km service @ $462.10:

Carried out 100 000km service as per handbook.
Includes:- Replaced engine oil oil filter & spark plugs.
Checked air filter & all fluid levels topped up as required
Checked drive belt & adjusted tension as required.
Inspected cooling system including radiator & hoses.
Inspected auxiliary HV battery - 12 Volt.
Inspected brake pads & discs.
Checked brake pipes & hoses.
Inspected drive shaft boots.
Inspected suspension & steering components for damage/wear.
Inspected fuel cap fuel lines & connections.
Checked exhaust system for security & leaks.
Tightened chassis & body bolts & nuts.
Inspected air conditioning and heater systems.
Checked brake pedal height & hand brake lever operation.
Checked condition & pressures of all tyres including spare.
Checked lights wiper/washers horn & electrical systems.
Road tested vehicle & reported any defects.

Seems all of that can be done by any half-decent mechanic? If so, then I`ll just take the car to our regular mechanic.

If not, I suppose the only place to go in Perth is a Toyota dealership? Gosnells is the closest one to me.

 

That's what I thought.... $810! What the hell!???

Anyone have any sane reason why that price is there? Actually, I`ll reply to the Toyota guy tomorrow and ask him.

 

Whirlpool? J Santas!

 

The obvious question (apart from why are your Toyota services cheaper), is.... what is an in-tank filter? I'm assuming it's a petrol filter. And can any other mechanic source the part and replace it as needed?

 

Good news then. I'll get in touch with our regular mechanic (a rarity... a trustworthy one) and ask if he's happy to do a Prius.

btw, I also agree totally with you... it's not Soccer, it's FOOTBALL.... ie with a round ball, played with the foot (not the hands like Aussie Rules Football and American Football). I`m a Southampton (Saints) supporter. I download lots of football from UK tv via uknova.com .