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Post by Mb2t on Apr 20, 2018 18:49:42 GMT
Got new tyres today, as front ones (original Bridgstones) were worn.
Got 2X Vredesteins Quatrc 5.
Issue is, one of the sensors was cracked and need replacing. At the moment fitted with normal valve.
The fitting place say it was cracked (the guy was careful, I do not think he broke it), but to finish the job, If I will get the sensor they will fit and program it.
Question is - Where best getting the sensor from? Mr T or web?
Many Thanks
M.
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Post by bigkev on Apr 20, 2018 21:20:48 GMT
Depending on battery life left on your 2014 sensors, say they have another 2/3 years left in them, you will likely be able to buy a full new set of COPY sensors for not much more than ONE OEM replacement from Toyota.......you have a decision to make.
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Post by Mb2t on Apr 20, 2018 22:10:17 GMT
Depending on battery life left on your 2014 sensors, say they have another 2/3 years left in them, you will likely be able to buy a full new set of COPY sensors for not much more than ONE OEM replacement from Toyota.......you have a decision to make. Good point! Called Toyota earlier - only the sensor is £78 (fitted £145!) Found this: Pacific OEM with free delivery. That way I will be able to replace as and when needed... Has anyone fitted cheaper non OEM once? |
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Post by bigkev on Apr 21, 2018 4:11:56 GMT
Uncle Hoovie expert in this field. The ones in your link, made by Pacific, are identical to the ones I had in my SR180 by same manufacturer, but by time you buy 4, have them fitted, and coded in by Toyota, where are the savings......? They would likely charge you extra to fit and code, having lost the margin on supply of sensors themselves. A circle of visciousness looms........
ooopppssss.......MISSED THE "FITTED AT £145.00". Buy a FULL SET of copies as covered by Hoovie before which come coded in to their own wee plug in screen.....!! Savings in that case will be IMMENSEFUL.....,!
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Post by Mb2t on Apr 21, 2018 15:28:26 GMT
Uncle Hoovie expert in this field. The ones in your link, made by Pacific, are identical to the ones I had in my SR180 by same manufacturer, but by time you buy 4, have them fitted, and coded in by Toyota, where are the savings......? They would likely charge you extra to fit and code, having lost the margin on supply of sensors themselves. A circle of visciousness looms........ ooopppssss.......MISSED THE "FITTED AT £145.00". Buy a FULL SET of copies as covered by Hoovie before which come coded in to their own wee plug in screen.....!! Savings in that case will be IMMENSEFUL.....,! I could not go the way Hoovie did, as this is part or the car system and will fail MOT if warning is on. I will buy one at gbp50, as the tyre place said they will fit it AND code it into the system. It is annoying, as to manufacture this part probably cost less than gbp5. They charge as much because they can. |
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Post by Mb2t on May 2, 2018 14:32:14 GMT
Epilogue and lesson learnt...
I will keep it clean, though I was VERY annoyed... sticking to the facts.
So I have ordered 2X tyres from Blackcircles as I have used them many time before, and their service was good. The tyres were to be fitted not far away from my work at a garage that works with them, which I have used before (not for the RAV though and also keeping the name out - PM me if you need details).
tyres were fitted, and the fitter checked the TPMS (not sure why, probably he hit it) and said it was cracked. The manager said that if I will bring the sensor, they will fit it and program the car. I have managed to find the sensor online (identical sensor, much cheaper) and when got it went to the garage for them to complete the work.
Here started the problems: their computer did not work... and no one was really sure how to do it. He spoke with another garage in their chain, on the other side of town, and said if I will go there, they will fit and program. When I got there, there guy did not know left right or centre, and seeing that I told him not to touch the car, as he can to more damage than good. I phoned the original fitter, and he was very unpleasant now, and basically said that I will have to go to Toyota to do this. I told him that they will have to pay for that, and he said no way - it is my problem, and disconnected the phone.
At that stage, I phoned Blackcircle, as my order is really with them - I must say that they were very good, the lady I spoke to asked for a few minutes to talk to the manager after I gave her all the details, and really cam back to me within 2min, and said that they will cover this - If I can just confirm the expected cost. Once I gave them the cost they said - go ahead and fit, and send us receipts and they will reimburse me.
I have now fitted the sensor with Toyota, and sent the receipts, and hope this is the end of this.
From what I understood, they will submit the bill to the garage...
I was just thinking that if I went to this garage directly, they would just wash their hands of this and let me pay the bill! so I would avoid them!
Lesson learnt:
Toyota said they are willing to fit new tyres if I bring it to them (not used... new tyres!) if they do not supply them (which they don't). Maybe fitting cost will be a bit higher, but I could get the tyres from Camskill cheaper, which will even out. Have Toyota broke the sensor, they would have replaced this (so they said).
Hope car is now reedy for the big adventure :caravan:
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Post by three5 on May 3, 2018 7:03:20 GMT
Well fella, it was a bit of a slog, but persistance pays off. Delighted to hear that you got a sensible outcome. I used Camskill for my set of summer tyres and will most definitely be using them again.
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maxman
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Primary Vehicle: Rav4 Invincible 2.0
Year: 2014
Model Spec/Trim: Invincible,Awd,Leather
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Post by maxman on May 24, 2018 21:29:37 GMT
Good result in the end.Thanks for the info.
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