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Toyota Dealer Wanted $450 to Replace a Highlander Battery, But The Owner Found One for $261, and Many Stores Install It Free

Summary by Torque News
Replacing a car battery usually costs about $170 to $320 for the battery itself, many parts stores install it free on most vehicles, and dealers often charge $400 to $800 or more once labor is added, so a $450 dealer quote for a 2016 Toyota Highlander means paying roughly $150 to $250 for installation and markup. A 2016 Highlander does not require an AGM battery, most Toyotas do not need the battery "registered" to the car's computer the way som…
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Torque News broke the news on Tuesday, October 20, 2026.
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