My spouse has made an upcoming appointment for a tire rotation and cabin air filter replacement. She is being quoted $235 for replacing the cabin filter. Does that seem a bit expensive? 2018 Tesla Model 3, first time replacing filter. I am too large and less than flexible at age 70 to do it myself.
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$235 for cabin filter replacement?
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Soul Surfer
Cancervivor, tech geek & musician
zoomer0056
Active Member
Saw this on Amazon, $22.
Tesla Model 3 Cabin Air Filter, Tesla Model Y Cabin Air Filter HEPA Replacement Compatible with Tesla Model 3 Model Y Accessories 2016 to 2023(2 Pack) https://a.co/d/1oeRPDz
Tesla Model 3 Cabin Air Filter, Tesla Model Y Cabin Air Filter HEPA Replacement Compatible with Tesla Model 3 Model Y Accessories 2016 to 2023(2 Pack) https://a.co/d/1oeRPDz
I dont think either of these posts are addressing the question the OP asked.
for @Soul Surfer , what was the cost of the entire service call when you had your filters done? Not just the filters, but the labor, tax, etc?
For @zoomer0056 the OP said they were not doing it themselves, so an amazon link to filters (which they would have to do themselves) doesnt appear to be relevant.
If I was 30 years younger and 40lbs. lighter I would do it myself.
I have mine replaced by mobile service last fall with the condenser cleaner for the smell.
$46.00 for the 2 filters
$22.00 for the cleaner
$113.40 for labour
+ taxes
this is in Canadian $$
$46.00 for the 2 filters
$22.00 for the cleaner
$113.40 for labour
+ taxes
this is in Canadian $$
PianoAl
Active Member
Yes, a bit expensive but nott crazy.
I did it myself at age 70, and installed a special screw that will make it easier next time. I hate jobs that involve being a pretzel. You could do it yourself and hire a more flexible friend or relative to do the one tricky bit.
I did it myself at age 70, and installed a special screw that will make it easier next time. I hate jobs that involve being a pretzel. You could do it yourself and hire a more flexible friend or relative to do the one tricky bit.
Soul Surfer
Cancervivor, tech geek & musician
Found it. Total cost with labour was $75.71 Canadian, approx. $53 USD
The 2018 is the "original" design of the HVAC system/door holding the filters in and it's more annoying than later years (I'm not sure when they switched, but it was either before or at the time of the "2021" refresh). Still, $235 is way more than I'd want to pay for such a simple job. I have swapped my filters a few times on my 2021 and can do it in perhaps 15 minutes. The filters I use in my car are 3rd party from Amazon and currently cost only $30 for a set that comes with tools and instructions. Even the filters straight from Tesla are only $34 for a pair. If you want to spray in some evaporator coil cleaner while you're at it, that's extremely easy to do while you have the filters out and a can of Kool-It or Klima Cleaner costs <$20.
All that is to say that you can do this "$235" job for about $30 (or $50 if you also want to de-stink your HVAC) and 30 minutes of your own labor.
I agree with these two fine folks... but my vote would be that you find 30 minutes of someone else's labor (your 20-something year old nephew, grandson, or neighbor's son or daughter).
A YouTube video and an hour later they'll have the job done. Pay them $20.
I did my own, but it does take a bit of contortionism.
I have my 2018 vintage cabin filter replaced by Tesla every year. Filters cost 34 US dollars. Labor has always been under $30.
This is total BS find a mechanic to put filter in. I dislike any dealership price hikes gas or ev
RayK
Active Member
I had my cabin filters replaced back in July 2021 by mobile service and the labor charge was $31.50 ($210/hr labor rate, so a 9 minute job). I had aftermarket filters installed so replacement cost was $0. I also have a 2018 LR RWD so the work should be the same.
ref: Inspect and re-seal front upper control arm by mobile service
ref: Inspect and re-seal front upper control arm by mobile service
I called the Tesla Service center today to inquire about the seemingly excessive charge of $235 for the cabin filter. The individual answering the phone
said he would correct that and the adjusted quote would show on the app. Hasn't changed so far, stupid me I did not ask for a name. I might go in to the service center in person tomorrow to check on it again. If all else fails, I'll sick my wife on Tesla! She gets stuff done!
said he would correct that and the adjusted quote would show on the app. Hasn't changed so far, stupid me I did not ask for a name. I might go in to the service center in person tomorrow to check on it again. If all else fails, I'll sick my wife on Tesla! She gets stuff done!
I'll check the app tomorrow to see what my spouse entered.
