PSA: 25% off at Toyota online part

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting' started by tweedle99, Nov 25, 2025 at 1:57 AM.

  1. tweedle99

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    Sorry, if this has been posted elsewhere.

    Just saw this on my FB feed, Genuine Toyota Parts and Accessories: Official Online Store | Autoparts.toyota.com

    25% of all OE parts, expire in 8 days

    I was looking at a new 12v battery since mine is about 5 yrs old. One dealer had it for 197 and w/ 25% off and tax in TX, only 172

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    Costco had it cheapest before this sale, @ 189.
     
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    One more thing, click on different dealer since price varies.

    BTW, I searched for S46B24R
     
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    Some dealer sites have free shipping over $75 while some don't and vastly inflate shipping costs.

    You may be able to order from your local dealer (still ordering online for the discount) AND select ship to store to avoid their normal shipping cost, if applicable.

    Another confusing factor is the online dealer has a "normal" discount that varies but the nationwide 25% extra discount only shows up in the cart.

    Some parts are not available online from some dealers. Size and weight can be a factor but I have seen small items like brake pads unavailable at certain online dealers while others have them.

    So you need to understand the system and check multiple online dealers for the best price in their cart.
     
    #4 rjparker, Nov 25, 2025 at 1:16 PM
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    do they have hybrid batteries?
     
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    Most do not sell hybrid batteries online probably because of shipping costs and core charges. However there are dealers who will do the ship to store for local pickup but for a hybrid battery that really means they have one in stock and want to move it.
     
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    If you've got the part no, the Toyota USA parts site is at least good for that: feed in a zip code and it'll display links to assorted dealerships, sorted by distance. They're almost always lower priced than suggested retail.

    I always plug in 90210, unless I'm serious; then it's time look up the Blaine, WA zip code. I've yet to follow through, it'd have to be something like a short block, if ever.
     
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    Yes online Toyota dealers are almost always less than msrp which is what you get if you walk into a parts dept.

    However these holiday price discounts are in addition to their regular online price. Sometimes as low as 50% total, but I haven't seen that since tariffs made Vancouver's walmart cheaper than a US walmart.

    Plus I guarantee the dealer is still making money on your part even with holiday sales. The closest to a loss leader a dealer offers is the buy one get one free oil changes.
     
    #8 rjparker, Nov 25, 2025 at 4:45 PM
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