Yes it isn't cheap to pay for labor (NTB $136.99/ hr) on vehicle repairs, but they are cheaper than the dealership ($156.99/ hr) and don't charge extra for getting quality OEM parts from the dealership like Muffler Brothers. The CV Axles from Toyota cost $115.59 each remaned not including the core charge ($125.25 ea but refundable upon core return), but Advanced Auto quoted me $226.99 each for these and NAPA quoted me $218.99 each. The Dealership only sells outer tie rod ends but not the inner ones telling me I would have to buy a whole rack for $643, but NTB got both from Advanced Auto the inner and outer tie rod ends for both sides for $221.35. Bottom line is you need to check around and see what Is the best options and price for parts as sometimes it is a better deal and in this case a much better deal to get the Toyota OEM parts ( CV Axles and front rotors) from the dealership, but getting the tie rod ends through NTB or Advanced Auto instead of getting a whole rack. They ended up needing to get a new caliper for one side on the right front, then put on the new rotors, pads and all. I had most of the parts and brought it in around 0800 in the morning and they had everything done by 3 pm to pick it up. ~Michael
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