15,000 Checkup?
 

I'm leasing a 2004 Honda Civic. It has just over 17,000 miles on it.
I've been doing the regular maintenance, oil changes, etc.

The dealer wants to do the suggested 15,000 mile checkup. It will cost
me around $240.

Is it worth it? I don't recall what it entails.

GK

Re: 15,000 Checkup?
 

GK <frodo@ameriNOSPMtech.net> wrote in
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> I'm leasing a 2004 Honda Civic. It has just over 17,000 miles on it.
> I've been doing the regular maintenance, oil changes, etc.
>
> The dealer wants to do the suggested 15,000 mile checkup. It will cost
> me around $240.
>
> Is it worth it? I don't recall what it entails.
>


You "don't recall what it entails"? Then I don't recall if it's worth it or
not.

Did you Read The Fine Manual?

--
TeGGeR®

The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ
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Re: 15,000 Checkup?
 

GK <frodo@ameriNOSPMtech.net> wrote in
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> I'm leasing a 2004 Honda Civic. It has just over 17,000 miles on it.
> I've been doing the regular maintenance, oil changes, etc.
>
> The dealer wants to do the suggested 15,000 mile checkup. It will cost
> me around $240.
>
> Is it worth it? I don't recall what it entails.
>


You "don't recall what it entails"? Then I don't recall if it's worth it or
not.

Did you Read The Fine Manual?

--
TeGGeR®

The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ
www.tegger.com/hondafaq/

Re: 15,000 Checkup?
 

Unless you want to get taken to the cleaners, I suggest that you start
paying attention to what the checkups entail. Most times these so
called checkups end up costing more than the individual jobs. Call
your dealer up and find out what exactly they will perform for the 15k
checkup. Post back and we will tell you if it is worth it and how much
each individual job will cost.

Nick


On Fri, 08 Jul 2005 03:00:54 GMT, GK <frodo@ameriNOSPMtech.net> wrote:

>I'm leasing a 2004 Honda Civic. It has just over 17,000 miles on it.
>I've been doing the regular maintenance, oil changes, etc.
>
>The dealer wants to do the suggested 15,000 mile checkup. It will cost
>me around $240.
>
>Is it worth it? I don't recall what it entails.
>
>GK

Re: 15,000 Checkup?
 

Unless you want to get taken to the cleaners, I suggest that you start
paying attention to what the checkups entail. Most times these so
called checkups end up costing more than the individual jobs. Call
your dealer up and find out what exactly they will perform for the 15k
checkup. Post back and we will tell you if it is worth it and how much
each individual job will cost.

Nick


On Fri, 08 Jul 2005 03:00:54 GMT, GK <frodo@ameriNOSPMtech.net> wrote:

>I'm leasing a 2004 Honda Civic. It has just over 17,000 miles on it.
>I've been doing the regular maintenance, oil changes, etc.
>
>The dealer wants to do the suggested 15,000 mile checkup. It will cost
>me around $240.
>
>Is it worth it? I don't recall what it entails.
>
>GK

Re: 15,000 Checkup?
 

Most of what they're going to do you can do yourself. However, since it's
leased you may be under some fine print in the contract clause to have a
dealer do it. If not, then do it yourself else take to an independent
garage (not Sears, Firestone, Goodyear, Walmart, etc) and let them do it
for probably ½ what the dealer wants.

$240 really isn't too awfully bad. My wife has a Lexus and you feel the
pain when they stab you for $1100 worth of "recommended service" at 90k
miles, most of which by that time are more than just recommended, they're
pretty much mandatory if you plan on keeping the car (and we do).
Interesting tho on the Lexus 90k service I found out I can get it all done
at a Toyota dealer for about 60¢ on the dollar ($675 vs $1100). I'd check
the independents too but she'd shoot me. So far no one outside of the
Lexus store has ever touched "her" baby ;-)

In article <G%lze.2024$0w2.1524@newssvr19.news.prodigy.com> GK
<frodo@ameriNOSPMtech.net> writes:

>I'm leasing a 2004 Honda Civic. It has just over 17,000 miles on it.
>I've been doing the regular maintenance, oil changes, etc.
>
>The dealer wants to do the suggested 15,000 mile checkup. It will cost
>me around $240.
>
>Is it worth it? I don't recall what it entails.
>
>GK

Re: 15,000 Checkup?
 

Most of what they're going to do you can do yourself. However, since it's
leased you may be under some fine print in the contract clause to have a
dealer do it. If not, then do it yourself else take to an independent
garage (not Sears, Firestone, Goodyear, Walmart, etc) and let them do it
for probably ½ what the dealer wants.

$240 really isn't too awfully bad. My wife has a Lexus and you feel the
pain when they stab you for $1100 worth of "recommended service" at 90k
miles, most of which by that time are more than just recommended, they're
pretty much mandatory if you plan on keeping the car (and we do).
Interesting tho on the Lexus 90k service I found out I can get it all done
at a Toyota dealer for about 60¢ on the dollar ($675 vs $1100). I'd check
the independents too but she'd shoot me. So far no one outside of the
Lexus store has ever touched "her" baby ;-)

In article <G%lze.2024$0w2.1524@newssvr19.news.prodigy.com> GK
<frodo@ameriNOSPMtech.net> writes:

>I'm leasing a 2004 Honda Civic. It has just over 17,000 miles on it.
>I've been doing the regular maintenance, oil changes, etc.
>
>The dealer wants to do the suggested 15,000 mile checkup. It will cost
>me around $240.
>
>Is it worth it? I don't recall what it entails.
>
>GK

Re: 15,000 Checkup?
 

Thank you for your courteous reply. I do pay attention. I thought that
these checkups were more standard. Perhaps they vary from dealer to
dealer. I don't know all Honda everywhere.

Here's what they will do at Planet Honda in Matteson, IL, for $240:

* change oil and filter
* inspect belts and hoses
* clean, inspect, and adjust rear brakes
* inspect parking brake
* rotate tires, inspect tires, set proper pressure
* check all fluid levels
* check functions of all lights
* wiper/washer fluid levels
* inspect battery (run test), clean terminals
* inspect valves
* replace air filter
* change wiper inserts

Thank you.

GK

Nick wrote:
> Unless you want to get taken to the cleaners, I suggest that you start
> paying attention to what the checkups entail. Most times these so
> called checkups end up costing more than the individual jobs. Call
> your dealer up and find out what exactly they will perform for the 15k
> checkup. Post back and we will tell you if it is worth it and how much
> each individual job will cost.
>
> Nick
>
>
> On Fri, 08 Jul 2005 03:00:54 GMT, GK <frodo@ameriNOSPMtech.net> wrote:
>
>
>>I'm leasing a 2004 Honda Civic. It has just over 17,000 miles on it.
>>I've been doing the regular maintenance, oil changes, etc.
>>
>>The dealer wants to do the suggested 15,000 mile checkup. It will cost
>>me around $240.
>>
>>Is it worth it? I don't recall what it entails.
>>
>>GK
>
>

Re: 15,000 Checkup?
 

Thank you for your courteous reply. I do pay attention. I thought that
these checkups were more standard. Perhaps they vary from dealer to
dealer. I don't know all Honda everywhere.

Here's what they will do at Planet Honda in Matteson, IL, for $240:

* change oil and filter
* inspect belts and hoses
* clean, inspect, and adjust rear brakes
* inspect parking brake
* rotate tires, inspect tires, set proper pressure
* check all fluid levels
* check functions of all lights
* wiper/washer fluid levels
* inspect battery (run test), clean terminals
* inspect valves
* replace air filter
* change wiper inserts

Thank you.

GK

Nick wrote:
> Unless you want to get taken to the cleaners, I suggest that you start
> paying attention to what the checkups entail. Most times these so
> called checkups end up costing more than the individual jobs. Call
> your dealer up and find out what exactly they will perform for the 15k
> checkup. Post back and we will tell you if it is worth it and how much
> each individual job will cost.
>
> Nick
>
>
> On Fri, 08 Jul 2005 03:00:54 GMT, GK <frodo@ameriNOSPMtech.net> wrote:
>
>
>>I'm leasing a 2004 Honda Civic. It has just over 17,000 miles on it.
>>I've been doing the regular maintenance, oil changes, etc.
>>
>>The dealer wants to do the suggested 15,000 mile checkup. It will cost
>>me around $240.
>>
>>Is it worth it? I don't recall what it entails.
>>
>>GK
>
>

Re: 15,000 Checkup?
 

Who cares if this is a lease car and you do not intend to buy it after
lease. Do not waste your $240. You can use it as the down payment for the
next lease.


"GK" <frodo@ameriNOSPMtech.net> wrote in message
news:G%lze.2024$0w2.1524@newssvr19.news.prodigy.co m...
> I'm leasing a 2004 Honda Civic. It has just over 17,000 miles on it.
> I've been doing the regular maintenance, oil changes, etc.
>
> The dealer wants to do the suggested 15,000 mile checkup. It will cost
> me around $240.
>
> Is it worth it? I don't recall what it entails.
>
> GK

Re: 15,000 Checkup?
 

Who cares if this is a lease car and you do not intend to buy it after
lease. Do not waste your $240. You can use it as the down payment for the
next lease.


"GK" <frodo@ameriNOSPMtech.net> wrote in message
news:G%lze.2024$0w2.1524@newssvr19.news.prodigy.co m...
> I'm leasing a 2004 Honda Civic. It has just over 17,000 miles on it.
> I've been doing the regular maintenance, oil changes, etc.
>
> The dealer wants to do the suggested 15,000 mile checkup. It will cost
> me around $240.
>
> Is it worth it? I don't recall what it entails.
>
> GK

Re: 15,000 Checkup?
 

GK wrote:
> Thank you for your courteous reply. I do pay attention. I thought
> that these checkups were more standard. Perhaps they vary from
> dealer to dealer. I don't know all Honda everywhere.
>
> Here's what they will do at Planet Honda in Matteson, IL, for $240:
>
> * change oil and filter
> * inspect belts and hoses
> * clean, inspect, and adjust rear brakes
> * inspect parking brake
> * rotate tires, inspect tires, set proper pressure
> * check all fluid levels
> * check functions of all lights
> * wiper/washer fluid levels
> * inspect battery (run test), clean terminals
> * inspect valves
> * replace air filter
> * change wiper inserts

About 1 to 1.5 hours of labor. Many other places do the same thing for
30%-40% less. My local Midas shop does the same thing for $159 regular, and
I have a $20 coupon for it.

It is a lot of dopugh for some one to walk around your car with a checklist.


>
> Thank you.
>
> GK
>
> Nick wrote:
>> Unless you want to get taken to the cleaners, I suggest that you
>> start paying attention to what the checkups entail. Most times these
>> so called checkups end up costing more than the individual jobs. Call
>> your dealer up and find out what exactly they will perform for the
>> 15k checkup. Post back and we will tell you if it is worth it and
>> how much each individual job will cost.
>>
>> Nick
>>
>>
>> On Fri, 08 Jul 2005 03:00:54 GMT, GK <frodo@ameriNOSPMtech.net>
>> wrote:
>>> I'm leasing a 2004 Honda Civic. It has just over 17,000 miles on
>>> it. I've been doing the regular maintenance, oil changes, etc.
>>>
>>> The dealer wants to do the suggested 15,000 mile checkup. It will
>>> cost me around $240.
>>>
>>> Is it worth it? I don't recall what it entails.
>>>
>>> GK

Re: 15,000 Checkup?
 

GK wrote:
> Thank you for your courteous reply. I do pay attention. I thought
> that these checkups were more standard. Perhaps they vary from
> dealer to dealer. I don't know all Honda everywhere.
>
> Here's what they will do at Planet Honda in Matteson, IL, for $240:
>
> * change oil and filter
> * inspect belts and hoses
> * clean, inspect, and adjust rear brakes
> * inspect parking brake
> * rotate tires, inspect tires, set proper pressure
> * check all fluid levels
> * check functions of all lights
> * wiper/washer fluid levels
> * inspect battery (run test), clean terminals
> * inspect valves
> * replace air filter
> * change wiper inserts

About 1 to 1.5 hours of labor. Many other places do the same thing for
30%-40% less. My local Midas shop does the same thing for $159 regular, and
I have a $20 coupon for it.

It is a lot of dopugh for some one to walk around your car with a checklist.


>
> Thank you.
>
> GK
>
> Nick wrote:
>> Unless you want to get taken to the cleaners, I suggest that you
>> start paying attention to what the checkups entail. Most times these
>> so called checkups end up costing more than the individual jobs. Call
>> your dealer up and find out what exactly they will perform for the
>> 15k checkup. Post back and we will tell you if it is worth it and
>> how much each individual job will cost.
>>
>> Nick
>>
>>
>> On Fri, 08 Jul 2005 03:00:54 GMT, GK <frodo@ameriNOSPMtech.net>
>> wrote:
>>> I'm leasing a 2004 Honda Civic. It has just over 17,000 miles on
>>> it. I've been doing the regular maintenance, oil changes, etc.
>>>
>>> The dealer wants to do the suggested 15,000 mile checkup. It will
>>> cost me around $240.
>>>
>>> Is it worth it? I don't recall what it entails.
>>>
>>> GK

Re: 15,000 Checkup?
 

"Paul" <Paul945839045@lycos.com> wrote in message
news:1Jyze.3182$6%2.969@newssvr21.news.prodigy.com ...
> Who cares if this is a lease car and you do not intend to buy it after
> lease. Do not waste your $240. You can use it as the down payment for the
> next lease.
>

Aww man, then we gotta hear about some poor sucker that bought a crappily
maintained Honda and all the problems that comes with it!

Re: 15,000 Checkup?
 

"Paul" <Paul945839045@lycos.com> wrote in message
news:1Jyze.3182$6%2.969@newssvr21.news.prodigy.com ...
> Who cares if this is a lease car and you do not intend to buy it after
> lease. Do not waste your $240. You can use it as the down payment for the
> next lease.
>

Aww man, then we gotta hear about some poor sucker that bought a crappily
maintained Honda and all the problems that comes with it!