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Looking for Prius Service In the Overland Park, KS / Kansas City Area

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by Russ Bohn, Oct 15, 2012.

  1. Russ Bohn

    Russ Bohn Junior Member

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    I have a 2007 Prius Touring, that aside from oil changes, a set of 4 tires, and a warranty water pump replacement (recall notice) , I have had no other service performed on the car. It runs great, but I know after 75,000 miles I am running on borrowed time.

    I am experiencing the HID headlight outage problem with my right front headlight and a time or two my left front as well. When I asked the service manager at the dealer (Molle) how much it would cost to replace the two bulbs, I was quoted $550. Ouch! That dealer also installed the internal antenna for the XM radio, which cuts out during cloud cover. :( Well almost! A poor design the dealer never wanted to take responsibility for, they blamed it on Toyota.

    Granted I have seen the video on how to do the bulb replacement myself, but I can provide sordid details of other work I've done on my other cars in the past. The first time is always a frustrating learning experience and there typically is never a 2nd time to do that same repair, more efficiently.

    I would be open to any recommendations for knowledgeable, cost effective Service establishments for my Prius in the KC metro area.
     
    #1 Russ Bohn, Oct 15, 2012
  2. Justdidit

    Justdidit LVNPZEV

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    I'll be in the KC area around Thxgiving if you still need help. :)
     
    #2 Justdidit, Oct 17, 2012
  3. Russ Bohn

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    Yes, I need all the help I can get !
     
    #3 Russ Bohn, Oct 22, 2012
  4. Justdidit

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    Honestly i've reposted the video of pulling the entire headlamp assembly if needed but even with my hands, i was able to swap the bulbs w/o pulling the whole assembly pretty easy.. Let me know closer to Thxgiving if you still need help. I'd gladly help out.
     
    #4 Justdidit, Oct 22, 2012
  5. Russ Bohn

    Russ Bohn Junior Member

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    Any suggestion where to buy two replacement bulbs?

    I could not find your video, you said you posted. Can you provide the link?
     
    #5 Russ Bohn, Oct 23, 2012
  6. Justdidit

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    #6 Justdidit, Oct 23, 2012
  7. Justdidit

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    Glad I was able to help you out Russ with your headlights. Nice to meet a fellow Prii owner.

    If you need future svc I know an honest shop in GrandView, MO but don't know if he knows about the Prii. He has done lots of work for me back when I still lived in the area. Ask for Maurice.

    J K & M Tire & Auto Repair
    13313 S US Highway 71, Grandview, MO 64030
    (816) 763-7007

    I'd ask him first but I know he'll give you a straight forward answer.
     
    #7 Justdidit, Dec 10, 2012
  8. lilryan

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    What type of maintenance are you looking at performing? I live in Burlington, KS and and not too far from KC. I have taken my car to the dealer in Topeka, KS and was happy with their work on the coolant pump recall.
     
    #8 lilryan, Dec 25, 2012
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