Re: Go only to the dealers for service?
 

I'm very lucky to have a dealership trained tech that has his own shop
now. If you want good service in the Akron Ohio area, I'll put you in
touch with him. bob

Re: Go only to the dealers for service?
 

In article <j2qf92pm2sv56var3j7i3rh5k4b3p6hqhf@4ax.com>,
Dan <dantheman98@yahoo.com> wrote:

> Do you guys only go to the dealers for any and all services (even oil
> change), or just the major ones?

All service, but only because I've known my mechanic for years. He's
the only guy who touches my car, including oil changes, and I sit in
back and chat with him while he works.

Re: Go only to the dealers for service?
 

In article <j2qf92pm2sv56var3j7i3rh5k4b3p6hqhf@4ax.com>,
Dan <dantheman98@yahoo.com> wrote:

> Do you guys only go to the dealers for any and all services (even oil
> change), or just the major ones?

All service, but only because I've known my mechanic for years. He's
the only guy who touches my car, including oil changes, and I sit in
back and chat with him while he works.

Re: Go only to the dealers for service?
 

In article <j2qf92pm2sv56var3j7i3rh5k4b3p6hqhf@4ax.com>,
Dan <dantheman98@yahoo.com> wrote:

> Do you guys only go to the dealers for any and all services (even oil
> change), or just the major ones?

All service, but only because I've known my mechanic for years. He's
the only guy who touches my car, including oil changes, and I sit in
back and chat with him while he works.

Re: Go only to the dealers for service?
 

If you have to ask the question you should go to the dealer because you
don't already have a shop or mechanic that you know and trust and
because you don't have the experience, ability, or time to do it
yourself. Around here most Honda dealers advertise oil changes for 20 -
25. How much less could it be? I know many people have told me that
the Jiffy Lube always ends up around $40. for them and who knows what
they put in.

Dan wrote:
> Do you guys only go to the dealers for any and all services (even oil
> change), or just the major ones?
>
> Also, do you guys actually do those 15,000; 30,000; 45,000 etc. miles
> services? They look like rip-offs to me...
>
> Thanks guys
>

Re: Go only to the dealers for service?
 

If you have to ask the question you should go to the dealer because you
don't already have a shop or mechanic that you know and trust and
because you don't have the experience, ability, or time to do it
yourself. Around here most Honda dealers advertise oil changes for 20 -
25. How much less could it be? I know many people have told me that
the Jiffy Lube always ends up around $40. for them and who knows what
they put in.

Dan wrote:
> Do you guys only go to the dealers for any and all services (even oil
> change), or just the major ones?
>
> Also, do you guys actually do those 15,000; 30,000; 45,000 etc. miles
> services? They look like rip-offs to me...
>
> Thanks guys
>

Re: Go only to the dealers for service?
 

If you have to ask the question you should go to the dealer because you
don't already have a shop or mechanic that you know and trust and
because you don't have the experience, ability, or time to do it
yourself. Around here most Honda dealers advertise oil changes for 20 -
25. How much less could it be? I know many people have told me that
the Jiffy Lube always ends up around $40. for them and who knows what
they put in.

Dan wrote:
> Do you guys only go to the dealers for any and all services (even oil
> change), or just the major ones?
>
> Also, do you guys actually do those 15,000; 30,000; 45,000 etc. miles
> services? They look like rip-offs to me...
>
> Thanks guys
>

Re: Go only to the dealers for service?
 

Dan wrote:
> Do you guys only go to the dealers for any and all services (even oil
> change), or just the major ones?
>
> Also, do you guys actually do those 15,000; 30,000; 45,000 etc. miles
> services? They look like rip-offs to me...
>
> Thanks guys

I split the work. I do the easy stuff like oil changes and tire
rotations myself. I let my independent mechanic do some of the work,
especially those items where I want to use aftermarket parts because
OEM parts are so expensive; for example O2 sensor replacement. My
independent mechanic can't compete with the dealer on some items (like
timing belts) because the dealer techs. can do the work so fast and my
dealer will run service specials.

Routine checks: it's probably a good idea to have a pro do at least one
oil change, tire rotation and safety check every year. If you live
where it snows and the roads are salted, you might consider annual
brake caliper service. Lots of the stuff Honda lists for routine
inspection you can do yourself.

Regardless of who does the service work, it's a good idea to open the
hood and verify the work if you can. Routine fluid checks will help you
get maximum value from the car.

Re: Go only to the dealers for service?
 

Dan wrote:
> Do you guys only go to the dealers for any and all services (even oil
> change), or just the major ones?
>
> Also, do you guys actually do those 15,000; 30,000; 45,000 etc. miles
> services? They look like rip-offs to me...
>
> Thanks guys

I split the work. I do the easy stuff like oil changes and tire
rotations myself. I let my independent mechanic do some of the work,
especially those items where I want to use aftermarket parts because
OEM parts are so expensive; for example O2 sensor replacement. My
independent mechanic can't compete with the dealer on some items (like
timing belts) because the dealer techs. can do the work so fast and my
dealer will run service specials.

Routine checks: it's probably a good idea to have a pro do at least one
oil change, tire rotation and safety check every year. If you live
where it snows and the roads are salted, you might consider annual
brake caliper service. Lots of the stuff Honda lists for routine
inspection you can do yourself.

Regardless of who does the service work, it's a good idea to open the
hood and verify the work if you can. Routine fluid checks will help you
get maximum value from the car.

Re: Go only to the dealers for service?
 

Dan wrote:
> Do you guys only go to the dealers for any and all services (even oil
> change), or just the major ones?
>
> Also, do you guys actually do those 15,000; 30,000; 45,000 etc. miles
> services? They look like rip-offs to me...
>
> Thanks guys

I split the work. I do the easy stuff like oil changes and tire
rotations myself. I let my independent mechanic do some of the work,
especially those items where I want to use aftermarket parts because
OEM parts are so expensive; for example O2 sensor replacement. My
independent mechanic can't compete with the dealer on some items (like
timing belts) because the dealer techs. can do the work so fast and my
dealer will run service specials.

Routine checks: it's probably a good idea to have a pro do at least one
oil change, tire rotation and safety check every year. If you live
where it snows and the roads are salted, you might consider annual
brake caliper service. Lots of the stuff Honda lists for routine
inspection you can do yourself.

Regardless of who does the service work, it's a good idea to open the
hood and verify the work if you can. Routine fluid checks will help you
get maximum value from the car.

Re: Go only to the dealers for service?
 

ACAR wrote:
> Dan wrote:
> > Do you guys only go to the dealers for any and all services (even oil
> > change), or just the major ones?

I can tell you this I'm getting sick of the "drive through oil change
places" and that fat rip off. Almost everytime I go to one of those I
ask specifically what kind of oil filter they put in (usually the guy
you talk to is not the guy that did the work) and sure enough its not
the same (meaning they did not change it) Also honda recomends changing
the washer on the bolt for the oil pan every oil change, my local
dealer told me that even if I got a bunch from them and gave them to
the guys they would not change it (to much work). Best thing is to find
a shop or a mechanic you can trust and look and ask around you might be
surprized where you will find a great shop for this or for that.
(example: my father in Sacramento goes to a Big O Tires to get his oil
changed. He says they are the only place that "does it right" in town,
and its priced fair. But he will go to the dealer for other things.)

Re: Go only to the dealers for service?
 

ACAR wrote:
> Dan wrote:
> > Do you guys only go to the dealers for any and all services (even oil
> > change), or just the major ones?

I can tell you this I'm getting sick of the "drive through oil change
places" and that fat rip off. Almost everytime I go to one of those I
ask specifically what kind of oil filter they put in (usually the guy
you talk to is not the guy that did the work) and sure enough its not
the same (meaning they did not change it) Also honda recomends changing
the washer on the bolt for the oil pan every oil change, my local
dealer told me that even if I got a bunch from them and gave them to
the guys they would not change it (to much work). Best thing is to find
a shop or a mechanic you can trust and look and ask around you might be
surprized where you will find a great shop for this or for that.
(example: my father in Sacramento goes to a Big O Tires to get his oil
changed. He says they are the only place that "does it right" in town,
and its priced fair. But he will go to the dealer for other things.)

Re: Go only to the dealers for service?
 

ACAR wrote:
> Dan wrote:
> > Do you guys only go to the dealers for any and all services (even oil
> > change), or just the major ones?

I can tell you this I'm getting sick of the "drive through oil change
places" and that fat rip off. Almost everytime I go to one of those I
ask specifically what kind of oil filter they put in (usually the guy
you talk to is not the guy that did the work) and sure enough its not
the same (meaning they did not change it) Also honda recomends changing
the washer on the bolt for the oil pan every oil change, my local
dealer told me that even if I got a bunch from them and gave them to
the guys they would not change it (to much work). Best thing is to find
a shop or a mechanic you can trust and look and ask around you might be
surprized where you will find a great shop for this or for that.
(example: my father in Sacramento goes to a Big O Tires to get his oil
changed. He says they are the only place that "does it right" in town,
and its priced fair. But he will go to the dealer for other things.)

Re: Go only to the dealers for service?
 

Dan wrote:
> Do you guys only go to the dealers for any and all services (even oil
> change), or just the major ones?
>
> Also, do you guys actually do those 15,000; 30,000; 45,000 etc. miles
> services? They look like rip-offs to me...
>
> Thanks guys
>

If you just do what Honda actually calls for in the manual then those
intervals are not very expensive. Most dealers have their own
"recommended service" list which adds lots of stuff to the list and
increases the price.

John

Re: Go only to the dealers for service?
 

Dan wrote:
> Do you guys only go to the dealers for any and all services (even oil
> change), or just the major ones?
>
> Also, do you guys actually do those 15,000; 30,000; 45,000 etc. miles
> services? They look like rip-offs to me...
>
> Thanks guys
>

If you just do what Honda actually calls for in the manual then those
intervals are not very expensive. Most dealers have their own
"recommended service" list which adds lots of stuff to the list and
increases the price.

John