Dallas-area repairs

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Toyota of Richardson - call direct Mickey Hagar. He moved from Sport City Toyota a few months back and is *VERY* Prius knowledgable. His direct #: 972-238-4455. He earned his reputation and was respected by the Dallas Area Prius Meetup Group which (unfortunately) has disbanded.

My last experience in January - 15,000 mile service:
They used my oil (3½ qts. Mobil-1 5W30), their filter, rotated the tires maintaining my requested pressures (40/38), performed the SSC-50P ECU flash, replaced the brakelight switch recall, and performed the annual State Inspection. My total bill was $80.42. I did not go for the "recommended" service (generic) but specified what I wanted.

The only glitch was they reset my headlights too high in the State Inspection (I was getting flashed by oncoming cars). Rather than take my Prius back, I elected to follow the Manual's instructions and re-set them myself. Not too difficult. The most annoying thing was removing the plastic "Radiator Support Cover." The fasteners appear to be Phillips screws - NOT! You simply turn the Phillips head slightly and lift or pry the connector out. You would need a L-O-N-G Phillips screwdriver (mine has an 8" shaft) and the Manual does not make it clear that the screwdriver shaft need to rest in slots about 3½" at a slight up angle from the adjusting mechanism to get the leverage you need.

Only other thing... I thought that an SSC recall would require the Dealer to provide a substitute car but Mickey told me not on that SSC... no big deal, they drove me home.

If you choose to contact Mickey, do tell him that Charles Suitt sent you due to my experience with him and his well-earned reputation.[attachmentid=2243]

 

I'm sorry, I can't help... but I do love that you have bamboo in your cup holder! I might steal your idea.

 

Ditto. I'm happier with service at T of Richardson than T of Dallas.