MyBlackBeauty

I am in Ontario Canada and was at the dealership for oil change and after the inspection I was told the air/cabin filter needed to be replaced and they wanted $272 plus HST (13%) for it, which I passed and was able to get both the filters for $42 taxes in from Parts Source/Canadian Tire.

Hogan9166

iTrader: (1)

Wow. I think I would report them. My dealership quoted me $36 for the in cabin filter. I went and bought after market for $16.

potmilkz

rule of thumb. never go to dealer to do repairs unless you absolutely need to... like adjusting timing belt, or transmission repairs.. etc.. things you can do yourself.. its always about 75% cheaper.

MyBlackBeauty

Report to who? Aren't the prices set by Acura ?

MyBlackBeauty

I have a 2011 LOADED TL and I didn't experience anything even remotely close to EasyRider

RPhilMan1

Haha, don't pay attention to EasyRider.

By the way, that's just a quote in his signature.

mr_raja

From what I have read, it is really easy to replace the cabin air filter yourself. Just twist and pull the divider in the dash compartment and you will have access to the filter. Save yourself 270 dollars, buy it from amazon for about 260 bucks...

and yeah, as RPhilMan1 said, dont pay attention to Eazy. I think he spent more time being banned from AZ forums than anyone.

sockpuppet

Total time needed...about six minutes. Tools...none. Never pay anyone to replace the cabin air filter. Replace it once, you'll see what I mean.

Hogan9166

iTrader: (1)

Yes. They are set by Acura, but the price quoted to you is a little under 10x the advertised Acura price. Check Bernardi or Del Rey to see what I mean.

Report it to Acura Corporate or to the GM or owner of the dealership.

easheer

On my recent trip to the dealer to get my oil changed (I have them free), I laughed in the service advisor's face when he told me that they would replace my cabin and engine filter for $129.95.

It cost me about $45 to do it myself. Both super simple to replace.

MyBlackBeauty

I simply stopped going to the Acura Dealership but I think I should go just to laugh in their face LOL. Good idea dude!

Just got the oil and filter changed yesterday from Midas for $38 taxes in and I got free tire rotation too

MyBlackBeauty

I just noticed, SOON after the description of the car in your garage lol. That's funny lol

On a serious note, why don't you wait until next year and get the 2014 TL which I have heard will be completely redesgined. As in new shape altogether. Just my

RPhilMan1

Soon because my salesman is finding a '12 BWP 6MT for me. Very hard to find.

I got a great deal on the '12, and I'm looking to replace my '04 TSX this year.

MyBlackBeauty

bwp?