Ramifications of the new 10k oil change interval on dealers' service prices

I don't believe prices would rise but as demand falls I would expect shops to close. In order to attract a diminishing customer base dealers have printed coupons to bring their prices in line with indy shops.

 

Anyone worried about the cost or frequency of oil changes should honestly spend a small amount of money, buy a few tools and some inexpensive equipment, and educate themselves how to change their own oil. It's really quite easy, and it will save you a bundle over the life of the car with what I keep hearing dealers are charging. Additionally, you can take pride in saying "I change my own oil." Men are impressed by women that can do this, and women are grateful for men that can do it. A little know-how about your car can never be a bad thing, right? There are dozens of people on this forum who would be more than happy to help walk you through it if you run into any trouble as well during the process.

 

I had always changed my own oil but stopped when the Lincoln Mercury dealers that I used for warranty work started routinely promoting loss leader prices to keep me out of the clutches of Jiffy Lube (although I would NEVER let my car darken their doors and have both personal and friends experiences to support my not using them).

The coupons and specials they provided made it silly to buy the oil and filters and spend the time to change my own oil.

I have not seen Toyota dealers do that yet, but this is a new era and maybe they will come around.