$95 for OEM mud guards?!? - Toyota Yaris Forums

Goose · 05-21-2009, 02:36 PM

I went to my local dealer to buy some Toyota mud guards for my new Yaris. Even though Sparks sells stuff at a discount, I wanted to support my local guy. The counter guys starts ringing up the set of (4) guards AT NINETY-FIVE DOLLARS. Showing the Sparks guards at $31.55 + shipping, the guy replies that "they must be selling aftermarket mud guards at that price".

Something doesn't smell right here...

Has anybody bought/installed mud guards from Sparks Toyota? If you have, are the mud guards factory Toyota parts or aftermarket?

ROCKLAND TOYOTA · 05-21-2009, 02:42 PM

if sparks is selling OEM toyota mudguards for 32 bucks then get them. thats cost to the rest of us toyota dealers out there. list price is 52 bucks so they were trying to rob you.......

ROCKLAND TOYOTA · 05-21-2009, 02:46 PM

you could also pm sparks on here as they are a vendor.

Goose · 05-21-2009, 02:58 PM

Thank you very much for the information. $95 did seem a bit overpriced...

Based on your info, I'll check the Sparks website again - just to make sure I entered the correct information. They might be selling aftermarket mud guards at that price, though.

33OH · 05-21-2009, 03:10 PM

OT: Ohio cornfields.. where are ya? =)

Deltasix · 05-21-2009, 03:35 PM

You could always make your own mudflaps for about 20 bucks. Just get universal ones and cut them down to size.

Malaya1221 · 05-21-2009, 03:50 PM

i have a set of used(scratches) oem mud flaps(07) for $20 shipped....

Goose · 05-21-2009, 04:04 PM

Ryan, I'm around the beautiful city of Fostoria (ugh).

Thanks for the offer on the used mud guards, Malaya, but I've been told that the five-door takes different guards than the three door - I'm checking on that info, though.

WeeYari · 05-21-2009, 04:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Goose

but I've been told that the five-door takes different guards than the three door - I'm checking on that info, though.

Who the heck told you that!

33OH · 05-21-2009, 04:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Goose

Ryan, I'm around the beautiful city of Fostoria (ugh).

Ah, up by our Toledo friends then. I'm about 3 hours away.

DerFlosser · 05-21-2009, 05:01 PM

just got some from Sparks a few weeks ago. $32 brand new....$95 is insane for any dealer to charge. Most I can see is $50.

*Astroman* · 05-21-2009, 05:03 PM

I got mine from sparks. Genuine toyota part, fit perfect. Still rockin' 'em almost 3 years later.

Sparks Toyota-TRD · 05-21-2009, 05:08 PM

We are a Toyota dealer and only sell Toyota parts!

Tim

DerFlosser · 05-21-2009, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Sparks Toyota-TRD

We are a Toyota dealer and only sell Toyota parts!

Tim

Add to the fact that Tim and the rest of the folks at TRD have superior customer service/support along with lightening fast shipping.

Sparks Toyota-TRD · 05-21-2009, 05:12 PM

Thank you!

Tim

Altitude · 05-21-2009, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Sparks Toyota-TRD

Thank you!

Tim

Awesome price. Just ordered a set.

Goose · 05-21-2009, 05:32 PM

Thanks again for the information, guys. YarisWorld has always been a great place to share info about these terrific little cars.

My local dealer (from whom I've bought several Toyota's) appears to have changed some of its business practices for the worse. I've always admired my dealer, but the expense of building a new facility may have sharpened his need for profit. The parts department at this dealer, for example, is now being run by the dealer's son, who doesn't really seem to care about customer service. Frankly, I don't think the son tells the truth - it was he that told me that there are different mud guards for the 3-door vs. the 5-door.

I would complain to the dealer (the dad) about this situation, but I doubt he would admonish his kid. Looks like I'm a new Sparks customer for parts/accessories...

MadMax · 05-21-2009, 07:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DerFlosser

Add to the fact that Tim and the rest of the folks at TRD have superior customer service/support along with lightening fast shipping.

I'll second that!

05-21-2009, 02:36 PM	#1
Goose Car Geek Drives: Yaris Liftback Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Ohio cornfields Posts: 213	$95 for OEM mud guards?!? I went to my local dealer to buy some Toyota mud guards for my new Yaris. Even though Sparks sells stuff at a discount, I wanted to support my local guy. The counter guys starts ringing up the set of (4) guards AT NINETY-FIVE DOLLARS. Showing the Sparks guards at $31.55 + shipping, the guy replies that "they must be selling aftermarket mud guards at that price". Something doesn't smell right here... Has anybody bought/installed mud guards from Sparks Toyota? If you have, are the mud guards factory Toyota parts or aftermarket? __________________ Kevin '07 Blazing Blue 5-speed liftback (sold) '08 Black auto liftback (sold) '09 Carmine Red auto 4-door liftback (sold)

05-21-2009, 02:42 PM	#2
ROCKLAND TOYOTA TRIM HUNTER View User's Garage Drives: 2007 BLAZIN BLUE YARIS 3 DR Join Date: May 2006 Location: ROCKLAND COUNTY NY Posts: 2,088	if sparks is selling OEM toyota mudguards for 32 bucks then get them. thats cost to the rest of us toyota dealers out there. list price is 52 bucks so they were trying to rob you....... __________________ http://rocklandtoyota.com/IFrame.aspx?iFrameID=2388 TOYOTA PARTS AT A DISCOUNT........

05-21-2009, 02:46 PM	#3
ROCKLAND TOYOTA TRIM HUNTER View User's Garage Drives: 2007 BLAZIN BLUE YARIS 3 DR Join Date: May 2006 Location: ROCKLAND COUNTY NY Posts: 2,088	you could also pm sparks on here as they are a vendor. __________________ http://rocklandtoyota.com/IFrame.aspx?iFrameID=2388 TOYOTA PARTS AT A DISCOUNT........

05-21-2009, 02:58 PM	#4
Goose Car Geek Drives: Yaris Liftback Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Ohio cornfields Posts: 213	Thank you very much for the information. $95 did seem a bit overpriced... Based on your info, I'll check the Sparks website again - just to make sure I entered the correct information. They might be selling aftermarket mud guards at that price, though. __________________ Kevin '07 Blazing Blue 5-speed liftback (sold) '08 Black auto liftback (sold) '09 Carmine Red auto 4-door liftback (sold)

05-21-2009, 03:35 PM	#6
Deltasix Drives: '07 Liftback: Work in Progress Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: CT Posts: 187	You could always make your own mudflaps for about 20 bucks. Just get universal ones and cut them down to size. __________________ "The basis of optimism is sheer terror."

05-21-2009, 03:10 PM	#5
33OH Drives: '08 Yaris Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Dover, Ohio Posts: 7,606	OT: Ohio cornfields.. where are ya? =)

05-21-2009, 03:50 PM	#7
Malaya1221 super duper M*******TOR Drives: 2007 jahPANIS egg(Sarao Phil) Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Torrance, Ca Posts: 1,011	i have a set of used(scratches) oem mud flaps(07) for $20 shipped....

05-21-2009, 04:04 PM	#8
Goose Car Geek Drives: Yaris Liftback Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Ohio cornfields Posts: 213	Ryan, I'm around the beautiful city of Fostoria (ugh). Thanks for the offer on the used mud guards, Malaya, but I've been told that the five-door takes different guards than the three door - I'm checking on that info, though. __________________ Kevin '07 Blazing Blue 5-speed liftback (sold) '08 Black auto liftback (sold) '09 Carmine Red auto 4-door liftback (sold)

05-21-2009, 05:01 PM	#11
DerFlosser Drives: Yaris Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: USA Posts: 355	just got some from Sparks a few weeks ago. $32 brand new....$95 is insane for any dealer to charge. Most I can see is $50.

05-21-2009, 05:03 PM	#12
Astroman Modded Moderator View User's Garage Drives: 07 Toyota Yaris, 71 Galaxie Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Wenatchee, WA Posts: 3,670	I got mine from sparks. Genuine toyota part, fit perfect. Still rockin' 'em almost 3 years later. __________________ Please visit my online store for computer stuff and Official Yarisworld decals!

05-21-2009, 05:08 PM	#13
Sparks Toyota-TRD Drives: Toyota/Scion Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Myrtle Beach, SC Posts: 156	We are a Toyota dealer and only sell Toyota parts! Tim

05-21-2009, 05:12 PM	#15
Sparks Toyota-TRD Drives: Toyota/Scion Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Myrtle Beach, SC Posts: 156	Thank you! Tim

05-21-2009, 05:32 PM	#17
Goose Car Geek Drives: Yaris Liftback Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Ohio cornfields Posts: 213	Thanks again for the information, guys. YarisWorld has always been a great place to share info about these terrific little cars. My local dealer (from whom I've bought several Toyota's) appears to have changed some of its business practices for the worse. I've always admired my dealer, but the expense of building a new facility may have sharpened his need for profit. The parts department at this dealer, for example, is now being run by the dealer's son, who doesn't really seem to care about customer service. Frankly, I don't think the son tells the truth - it was he that told me that there are different mud guards for the 3-door vs. the 5-door. I would complain to the dealer (the dad) about this situation, but I doubt he would admonish his kid. Looks like I'm a new Sparks customer for parts/accessories... __________________ Kevin '07 Blazing Blue 5-speed liftback (sold) '08 Black auto liftback (sold) '09 Carmine Red auto 4-door liftback (sold)

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