The Cost Of Reversing Sensors

[PhillWalker]

Hey all... I asked Toyota for a quote on fitting reversing sensors for my new Auris which I havent revieved yet as it has been delayed until the 16th, and they said they would do me a deal for the inconvenience.

They have quoted £380 for the sensors and fitting.

I thought that sounded quite steep, as im sure my dads Hilux had them bought and fitted for about £200 through the dealership.

Can anyone else tell me what they paid, or if anyone knows what the trade price, and retail price of the sensors themselves are excluding fitting, this info would be useful to me.

Cheers all

Phill

[Speed_Chaser]

In Finland rear parking sensors cost 435€ excl. fitting. If I'm not totally wrong the price was a lot cheaper before the facelifted model arrived!

Best regards, Alex

[Parts-King]

Total parts cost (retail) is £220 PLUS 2 hours fitting charge, so they are charging you retail price and not a "deal" price

Kingo

[Johan007]

Would this count as a modification and increase your insurance?

[Phoenix999]

Have a look here and maybe this will help you decide if the price is fair.... this can be a DIY job if you are careful

[GregP]

...or you can use magnetic sensor ie:

http://www.carparkingsensordirect.com/

[wastedagen]

I fitted mine myself a while ago and they have served me well.

http://toyotaownersclub.com/forums/index.p...st&p=868991

[PhillWalker]

Would this count as a modification and increase your insurance?

can anyone answer this?

cheers

Thanks partsking, great help

[ormi]

Would this count as a modification and increase your insurance?

can anyone answer this?

cheers

Thanks partsking, great help

come on your having a laugh??........nope wont put your insurance up.if you have the hole cutters(21mm)cordless/electric drill solder(you can use scotch locks but us tecs hate them)10mm socket and the hole templates you can do this job in under a hour book time is 1.5hours plus .6 for painting sensors(if the parts people order them unpainted but can be bought painted)happens at my work a lot.

[PhillWalker]

Would this count as a modification and increase your insurance?

can anyone answer this?

cheers

Thanks partsking, great help

come on your having a laugh??........nope wont put your insurance up.if you have the hole cutters(21mm)cordless/electric drill solder(you can use scotch locks but us tecs hate them)10mm socket and the hole templates you can do this job in under a hour book time is 1.5hours plus .6 for painting sensors(if the parts people order them unpainted but can be bought painted)happens at my work a lot.

I just contacted admiral, and they want £10 a year extra to insure parking sensors. Stupid really, I thought it would bring a slight reduction as your less likely to have a parking incident! They say you dont have to cover them but if they were damaged in a rear end smash they would not be covered, as they will only bring the vehicle back to manufacturers spec...

[Speed_Chaser]

Just change the insurance company!

Best regards, Alex

[ormi]

how do they know they weren't fitted by the dealer to make the car more attractive and easyer to sell???it happens a lot lower spec cars the dealer cant shift usually get a few extras fitted ie bump strips,parking sensors or mudflaps.they are taking the pee mate.

[Speed_Chaser]

how do they know they weren't fitted by the dealer to make the car more attractive and easyer to sell???

they will only bring the vehicle back to manufacturers spec...

Just guessing... But I think they'll cover only the parts installed at the factory. All the "extras", even they're installed

by the dealer doesn't count.

Best regards, Alex

[Heidfirst]

Just guessing... But I think they'll cover only the parts installed at the factory. All the "extras", even they're installed

by the dealer doesn't count.

according to my dealer Toyota accessories/parts fitted by a Toyota dealer are covered by Toyota warranty.

[Speed_Chaser]

Just guessing... But I think they'll cover only the parts installed at the factory. All the "extras", even they're installed

by the dealer doesn't count.

according to my dealer Toyota accessories/parts fitted by a Toyota dealer are covered by Toyota warranty.

For sure that's true, but what we're talking about here is insurance :)

Best regards, Alex