u/vividlevi

Hey all! I drive a 2014 Prius 4 with around 149,200 miles on the odometer. It’s about time i get the EGR replaced.

Yes i know i can do it myself but id rather not, im disabled, i dont have any tools already, i dont have time, and frankly, i dont want to fuck it up.

I’m located in North texas. My preferred dealer quoted me $1550 parts and labor for the replacement ($1060 ish if i just want to clean it). I called a different mechanic in the area and they quoted me $1450.

I’m just curious if any other Gen 3 drivers have an idea of what’s reasonable now-a-days for an EGR replacement and if you’re in NTX, if you’d have any recommendations for mechanics who are reputable.

At the end of the day, i love this car down, i’m doing the service regardless and if everywhere is basically ballpark the same price, i’m likely just going to go to my dealer as they always do a really good job on this car.

Thanks in advance!

I mean the title pretty much says it all but for some background. I have an hEDS diagnosis, my joints and GI problems are my biggest issues. I work full time as a hairstylist so i don’t get benefits from my job. The last few years i was on marketplace insurance but with the extended ACA subsidies not being renewed; i couldn’t (and can’t) afford marketplace insurance anymore. I’ve been uninsured since the beginning of the year. I haven’t been able to see any of my specialists, i can’t afford half the medications without insurance and i can’t afford the appointments either. Currently i’m really struggling with pain in my MCP joints in my hand (not my thumb). I need 2 1/2 buddy splinting but it’s very hard to find from not silver ring splints. I’m just so lost and tired. I’m in so much pain all of the time and i can’t do anything about it because i can’t afford to go to the doctor. I can’t change careers because i don’t have a degree and can’t afford to go back to school. Plus i love what i do. i just feel so tired. Anytime i try to search these subreddits for bracing / splinting everything just resorts to insurance and doctors and that’s not an accessible option for me anymore.