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Toyota Dealership or Brake Masters

Discussion in 'General Tundra Discussion' started by madmikelcpd262, Oct 5, 2016.

  1. Oct 5, 2016 at 7:52 PM
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    madmikelcpd262

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    I forgot to ask this question in my previous thread.What is the difference to going to the Toyota dealership for say something like oil changes or going to somewhere like Brakemasters.Also how about major repairs like shocks and struts or engine work the toyota dealership or private mechanic or Brakemasters for instance.Thanks for bearing with me.
     
  2. Oct 5, 2016 at 8:10 PM
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    It depends on the dealership. I personally wouldn't even think of going to a dealership for simple things like oil changes or brake jobs. That said, there are a lot of sleazy oil change shops, so I will add the ever so helpful comment; It depends on the shop.

    Any decent tire and alignment shop can change out your shocks. I wouldn't consider that major work at all. I think I would only go to a dealer for items that require dealer specific tools and expertise, like major engine or transmission work or obviously any warranty work.
     
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  3. Oct 5, 2016 at 8:41 PM
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    I would agree with @bobeast , depends on the dealership or shop.

    If you have a good history with the dealership, that always helps when fixing things out of warranty.
     

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