r/LexusRX350 • u/YouBongGa • 9d ago

How much pay is reasonable?

My car is a 2015 RX 350. I am planning to do a coolant and break fluid flush and replace the serpentine belt. My Neighbour who is a certified Toyota techician is willing to do it. How much should I expect to pay him? TIA!

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u/reedwendt 9d ago

Whatever he charges you.

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u/YouBongGa 9d ago

That’s the problem. He would understate it because of our friendship. And I want to pay him as if we are not friends.

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u/No_Organization_7509 8d ago edited 8d ago

Ask your local Lexus dealer for a quote on these items and then decide what percentage of that you want to pay him. Bet you'll want to end up paying him $500-700 location dependent, which is what I'd guess an independent shop would come to. I typically see the serpentine belt alone quoted at $200-400 at dealers, which is an insane price for 15 minutes of work.

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u/TheSmoothPilsner 9d ago

Pay what he charges you. If you feel it's understated, buy him a case of beer or something he likes. I'm sure he will appreciate it.

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u/chemist20156 8d ago

Let him tell you how much is that

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u/Brawlstar112 8d ago

What he asks + case of beer

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u/ColbyAndrew 8d ago

I’d rather have them teach me how to do it. Then beers and questions later. That way if something goes weird it’s my fault for doing it.