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I just have the basic TPMS system, with no EVIC readout. Is there a certain programming procedure that would need to be performed, or do you just install these, and then drive to auto-learn? According to the Amazon reviews, You just need to install, and let the sensors auto-program.
I was trying to get some quotes, for having the sensors installed, and was getting some crazy numbers, and information. The first place I asked, was a mechanic/shop owner friend of my co-worker. He usually is kind of high on quotes, but does very good work. He quoted me $130. While trying to get a lower price, I called a few places today, and got a couple quotes of $415, and $600. I was actually laughing at the guy who quoted me $600. Just for shits and gigs, I asked how much it would be if I had my own sensors, that I bought on Amazon for $13 each. And he said that they wouldn't work. I then told him that I bought $12 sensors for my dad's 2009 Town & Country, over ten years ago, and they still work today. He then quoted me like $160.
I can't remember, but I think my dad had his metal sensors (one had already broken, and was replaced) replaced with the $12 Amazon rubber ones that I bought him, at Discount Tire or Sam's Club. I don't know how much he paid. He might have been buying tires when he had it done too. I wouldn't think that Discount Tire would want to install customer TPMS sensors, and not make that $60 - $80 premium, per tire, that they get to charge you for making you buy from them.
This is an example of what they are selling on Amazon:
https://a.co/fnXiUyH
I was trying to get some quotes, for having the sensors installed, and was getting some crazy numbers, and information. The first place I asked, was a mechanic/shop owner friend of my co-worker. He usually is kind of high on quotes, but does very good work. He quoted me $130. While trying to get a lower price, I called a few places today, and got a couple quotes of $415, and $600. I was actually laughing at the guy who quoted me $600. Just for shits and gigs, I asked how much it would be if I had my own sensors, that I bought on Amazon for $13 each. And he said that they wouldn't work. I then told him that I bought $12 sensors for my dad's 2009 Town & Country, over ten years ago, and they still work today. He then quoted me like $160.
I can't remember, but I think my dad had his metal sensors (one had already broken, and was replaced) replaced with the $12 Amazon rubber ones that I bought him, at Discount Tire or Sam's Club. I don't know how much he paid. He might have been buying tires when he had it done too. I wouldn't think that Discount Tire would want to install customer TPMS sensors, and not make that $60 - $80 premium, per tire, that they get to charge you for making you buy from them.
This is an example of what they are selling on Amazon:
https://a.co/fnXiUyH
