Toyota RAV4 2019 Engine Tune-Up, Spark Plugs & Air Filter Repair

Advice On Your Quote

1. Electronic Ignition (Minor) – $378.28

• Is the price fair?
  Yes, this is within the range for a minor electronic ignition/tune-up service for your 2019 RAV4. Labor for this kind of job typically runs 1–3 hours, and your local rates are $100–$135 per hour, which would mean $100–$405 for labor alone. Your total quote ($378.28) covers both labor and parts and sits nicely in that range.
• Any upsell concerns?
  The name “electronic ignition (minor)” is generic, but the task list below is typical for a standard tune-up on a modern car—no red flags for unnecessary work if your maintenance schedule calls for it.

2. Labor – $198.00

• Is the price fair?
  This labor charge looks reasonable.
  • If the mechanic spends 1.5–2 hours (common for tune-ups, spark plugs, filters, inspection), at $100–$135/hr, that’s $150–$270—so $198 is in the middle.
  • If you feel the job was done efficiently and thoroughly, this is a fair rate.
• Upsell alert?
  None. Labor for these combined tasks is ordinary and lines up with what you should expect.

3. Parts

- Spark Plug FC16HR DENSO OEM (4 units): $84.00

• Is the price fair?
  Yes, this is a good price for OEM DENSO plugs.
  • Our parts check puts OEM spark plugs at $60–$300 (for a set).
  • Aftermarket plugs can be cheaper, but for a newer vehicle like yours, OEM is smart. $84 for four is quite reasonable.
• Upsell alert?
  Not at all. Spark plugs should be replaced per Toyota's maintenance, and this is at the low end for real DENSO plugs.

- Air Filter Premium DENSO OEM (1 unit): $30.14

• Is the price fair?
  This is a little high, but still within the expected shop price for an OEM air filter.
  • Our research says $16–$65 at shops, $15–$25 DIY. So you could save a bit doing this yourself, but you’re paying a fair (not inflated) shop markup.
• Upsell alert?
  No red flag—air filter replacement is common at regular intervals.

- Cabin Air Filter Electrostatic DENSO OEM (1 unit): $42.64

• Is the price fair?
  This is definitely a bit on the high side.
  • Our research says $10–$40 at shops, $12–$20 DIY. At $42.64, you’re at the very top, probably because of the OEM “electrostatic” type.
  • If you’re comfortable, this is an easy ten-minute DIY job for a RAV4—could save $20+ doing it yourself.
• Upsell alert?
  This is a classic minor upsell (charging top dollar for a $20 part), but not wildly out of line for dealerships or shops.

4. Additional Fees

- Shop Supplies: $23.50

• Is the price fair?
  It’s about typical. Most shops tack on a small “shop supplies” fee for things like gloves/cleaners/lubricants/disposal, $10–$25 is standard in our experience.
• Upsell alert?
  No red flag—just watch that it doesn’t go higher in the future.

- HazMat Fees: $0.00

• Perfect!
  They’re not charging a waste or hazardous material fee, which is good—no issues here.