should i follow the dealer's recommended maintenance?
07-Mar-2006, 01:06 AM
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^ which dealership do you work at?
at castle honda they are pretty chilling.
i spilled coke in my shifter and they fixed it under warranty
i was fooling around trying to make seatbelt beep go away and they fixed that under warranty too
(i pretended not to know what was going on both times though, but they arent stupid and knew it lol yeyeye)
at castle honda they are pretty chilling.
i spilled coke in my shifter and they fixed it under warranty
i was fooling around trying to make seatbelt beep go away and they fixed that under warranty too
(i pretended not to know what was going on both times though, but they arent stupid and knew it lol yeyeye)
07-Mar-2006, 01:12 AM
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07-Mar-2006, 05:31 AM
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I've always followed my maintenance schedules on all of my cars. Sure it's a little bit of money, but I like the peace of mind of knowing exactly is going on with my cars. I think it might also help with the re-sale of the car by showing that you have taken care of it.
07-Mar-2006, 01:14 PM
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Originally posted by rjngo
now this is getting annoying...all they have to do on top of the oil change is to inspect...just look and inspect and they charge to much for that!!! and if something is broken - then there goes another money to be waisted...why can't i inspect it or my mechanic?
now this is getting annoying...all they have to do on top of the oil change is to inspect...just look and inspect and they charge to much for that!!! and if something is broken - then there goes another money to be waisted...why can't i inspect it or my mechanic?
Quit whining. At $175 plus taxes, you're paying for about TWO hours at normal shop rates plus oil and filter. That's not unreasonable for the work involved in that required maintenance inspection.
If something is broken, it's a warranty issue costing you nothing, assuming that you haven't obviously abused the car.
You chose to buy a new car, and that buys you a certain freedom of worry about repair costs. But proper inspection and maintenance is the best proactive measures you can take to make the car last and avoid unnecessary repair costs later..
Did you really expect that there would be no other costs beyond gas, insurance and loan/lease payments?
07-Mar-2006, 01:32 PM
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I just did the Type D servcie which cost me a close $400 dollars. I don't even know what they did. lol
07-Mar-2006, 01:52 PM
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get any mechanic to have a quick look at allthe **** that is required at the set intervals and he can write that **** up on a receipt for you, charge you a fraction of what they want and you will have no warranty issues.
07-Mar-2006, 02:00 PM
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Originally posted by WyseGuy
rj i have people come ask for oil change and skip their b service all the time. id say 75% of customers dont do their first b service which is ok... unless you have an 03+ accord.....
if you have a civic, id say do your c at ~32k and your d at ~48k... everything else just do an oil change. good thing if you have 04/05 civic i very very rarely have any of those cars coming back for warranty issue. 06 civic... different story.
the advisor will always recommend stuff to you, some you should do some are just a waste of money (but doesnt hurt to do) it is his/her job. Note which advisor is the chillin guy/girl too (like me lol) and it'll probably benefit you down the road.
rj i have people come ask for oil change and skip their b service all the time. id say 75% of customers dont do their first b service which is ok... unless you have an 03+ accord.....
if you have a civic, id say do your c at ~32k and your d at ~48k... everything else just do an oil change. good thing if you have 04/05 civic i very very rarely have any of those cars coming back for warranty issue. 06 civic... different story.
the advisor will always recommend stuff to you, some you should do some are just a waste of money (but doesnt hurt to do) it is his/her job. Note which advisor is the chillin guy/girl too (like me lol) and it'll probably benefit you down the road.
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thanks so much!
07-Mar-2006, 02:03 PM
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Originally posted by marker
Quit whining. At $175 plus taxes, you're paying for about TWO hours at normal shop rates plus oil and filter. That's not unreasonable for the work involved in that required maintenance inspection.
If something is broken, it's a warranty issue costing you nothing, assuming that you haven't obviously abused the car.
You chose to buy a new car, and that buys you a certain freedom of worry about repair costs. But proper inspection and maintenance is the best proactive measures you can take to make the car last and avoid unnecessary repair costs later..
Did you really expect that there would be no other costs beyond gas, insurance and loan/lease payments?
Quit whining. At $175 plus taxes, you're paying for about TWO hours at normal shop rates plus oil and filter. That's not unreasonable for the work involved in that required maintenance inspection.
If something is broken, it's a warranty issue costing you nothing, assuming that you haven't obviously abused the car.
You chose to buy a new car, and that buys you a certain freedom of worry about repair costs. But proper inspection and maintenance is the best proactive measures you can take to make the car last and avoid unnecessary repair costs later..
Did you really expect that there would be no other costs beyond gas, insurance and loan/lease payments?
hell i'll spend money to my car but no overpriced!and i have my own mechanic(very reliable)and only charges $60/hr
07-Mar-2006, 02:08 PM
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i get a tire rotation at my dealer with every oil change
i got about 40,000 kms on my 05 civic, never got any of the packages done, just oil changes
and they check the brakes and stuff down there...cheaper than a package service....
though i will get one done at 48,000km ...next change..lol
i got about 40,000 kms on my 05 civic, never got any of the packages done, just oil changes
and they check the brakes and stuff down there...cheaper than a package service....
though i will get one done at 48,000km ...next change..lol
07-Mar-2006, 02:10 PM
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Originally posted by jps_here
i get a tire rotation at my dealer with every oil change
i got about 40,000 kms on my 05 civic, never got any of the packages done, just oil changes
and they check the brakes and stuff down there...cheaper than a package service....
though i will get one done at 48,000km ...next change..lol
i get a tire rotation at my dealer with every oil change
i got about 40,000 kms on my 05 civic, never got any of the packages done, just oil changes
and they check the brakes and stuff down there...cheaper than a package service....
though i will get one done at 48,000km ...next change..lol
07-Mar-2006, 02:16 PM
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07-Mar-2006, 02:29 PM
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^thanks jp
07-Mar-2006, 02:46 PM
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if you dont want to follow the maintenace recommendations
just make sure you do everything your supposed to do according to the owners manual (fluid changes, belts, etc.)
if you dont want to follow the maintenace recommendations
just make sure you do everything your supposed to do according to the owners manual (fluid changes, belts, etc.)
07-Mar-2006, 03:09 PM
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I recommend you atleast do the rotation, plus oil change. Personally I do all required maintenance plus...
brake service - every 12,000 km
tire rotation - every 10,000 km
oil and filter - every 6,000 km
alignment - twice a year (at change from summer/winter tires)
air filter - once per year
Tranny fluid change - once per year
Brake flush - every 1.5 years
coolant and power steering flush - every 2 years ( I should do my PS soon)
Full tune up (cap, rotor, plugs, wires, fuel filter) - every 70,000 km
replace wear and tear items as required.
brake service - every 12,000 km
tire rotation - every 10,000 km
oil and filter - every 6,000 km
alignment - twice a year (at change from summer/winter tires)
air filter - once per year
Tranny fluid change - once per year
Brake flush - every 1.5 years
coolant and power steering flush - every 2 years ( I should do my PS soon)
Full tune up (cap, rotor, plugs, wires, fuel filter) - every 70,000 km
replace wear and tear items as required.
07-Mar-2006, 03:10 PM
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hey rj
although after reading, i see that you can skip the type b... but then imo, i suggest you if possible, follow everything, because that's the purpose i see in buying a brand new car... you can follow every single inspection/maintenance with records (that's something we can't do with used cars) so if i have a brand new car and i'm first owner, i would definitely try to follow everything at all cost... i understand your situation of being broke, because i was like that on many occassional and you just simply can't get the $ out of somewhere. so i say skip b right now... but should try to maybe save up $10-$20 every month or something for maintenance purpose, that's what i do nowadays... i try to save $50 bux each month, just so something is wrong, i have $$ to fix the car. i see we both have to learn budgeting somehow haha... because i'm learning it right now... try to set my budget and put aside some fundings for emergency...
however, try to apply for a credit card for emergency purpose too... try not to bring it around then you won't be using it as much... but when emergency happens, its quite handy at times =)
that's my opinion... i hope it wasn't anything offensive because i understand your situation as well because i was once real broke and had no money to even do an oil change haha...
although after reading, i see that you can skip the type b... but then imo, i suggest you if possible, follow everything, because that's the purpose i see in buying a brand new car... you can follow every single inspection/maintenance with records (that's something we can't do with used cars) so if i have a brand new car and i'm first owner, i would definitely try to follow everything at all cost... i understand your situation of being broke, because i was like that on many occassional and you just simply can't get the $ out of somewhere. so i say skip b right now... but should try to maybe save up $10-$20 every month or something for maintenance purpose, that's what i do nowadays... i try to save $50 bux each month, just so something is wrong, i have $$ to fix the car. i see we both have to learn budgeting somehow haha... because i'm learning it right now... try to set my budget and put aside some fundings for emergency...
however, try to apply for a credit card for emergency purpose too... try not to bring it around then you won't be using it as much... but when emergency happens, its quite handy at times =)
that's my opinion... i hope it wasn't anything offensive because i understand your situation as well because i was once real broke and had no money to even do an oil change haha...
07-Mar-2006, 03:42 PM
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thanks to all that put an effort replying to my thread...
i will just skip maintenance B and just do a regular oil change...sucks to have no job at this time!!! but don't worry the wind will blow in a different course soon...very soon i say
i will just skip maintenance B and just do a regular oil change...sucks to have no job at this time!!! but don't worry the wind will blow in a different course soon...very soon i say
08-Mar-2006, 01:29 PM
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I skipped B too I think .. I only went back to Honda for the first package, then just oil change after that.
Perhaps I should get my wheels aligned this summer with oil change ..
Perhaps I should get my wheels aligned this summer with oil change ..
08-Mar-2006, 01:34 PM
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* Replace engine oil and filter.* yES
* Service front and rear brakes. NO
* Rotate tires**, inspect for wear and adjust pressure.DO IT YOURSELF
* Lubricate all hinges, locks, and latches with multipurpose grease. DO IT YOURSELF
* Inspect tie rod ends, steering gear box and boots. IF ONE GOES IT IS UNDER WARRANTY
* Inspect suspension components.IF ONE GOES IT IS UNDER WARRANTY
* Inspect driveshaft boots.IF ONE GOES IT IS UNDER WARRANTY
WHY WOULD YOU PAY TO HAVE THEM LOOK AT STUFF THAT WOULD BE COVERED IF BROKEN UNDER WARRANTY //
SORRY FOR CAPS
* Service front and rear brakes. NO
* Rotate tires**, inspect for wear and adjust pressure.DO IT YOURSELF
* Lubricate all hinges, locks, and latches with multipurpose grease. DO IT YOURSELF
* Inspect tie rod ends, steering gear box and boots. IF ONE GOES IT IS UNDER WARRANTY
* Inspect suspension components.IF ONE GOES IT IS UNDER WARRANTY
* Inspect driveshaft boots.IF ONE GOES IT IS UNDER WARRANTY
WHY WOULD YOU PAY TO HAVE THEM LOOK AT STUFF THAT WOULD BE COVERED IF BROKEN UNDER WARRANTY //
SORRY FOR CAPS
08-Mar-2006, 01:41 PM
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I do
08-Mar-2006, 01:48 PM
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mr bond007 - exactly my point too! i can just diy some of the above maintenance and its all free but if they do it...they charge me around $200
