Servicing Happiness is a Honda

Bigian · 17th July 2006, 19:53

Hi Lads (and gals) welcome back.

Can anyone help? I asked about the “Honda Happiness” service package at my local dealers I believe its £500 up front and it coves you for five years servicing, does it cover MOTs after 3 years? The salesmen I was speaking to could not agree on this. Also one said it may be withdrawn near the end of the year due to lack of interest. However I was also told that most dealers will do there own package if this is the case. He did not know the cost but he said it would be around £14 a month direct debit this covers you for 3 years servicing and you’re first MOT. I was going to weigh up option as the Happiness package looks quite good. I know I should have tried to get this in my deal but I am sure when I left the sales room after 3 hours negotiating for bits and pieces for the car he was at the point of chucking me out and taking up a new career.

Also I hear there is an Honda tyre insurance – does anyone know about this and the cost?

Thanks

steveking1000 · 18th July 2006, 08:54

Hi there. At last someones posted a question that I know the answer to

I bought my ex-demo Civic 1.8 EX from the dealer and they did their own "5 services for £500" package which is the same as Honda offer. The only problem with doing it via the dealer is that you're stuck with that dealer I suppose. It's a good deal, but not an amazing bargin as 5 services works out at about 800 pounds rrp anyway, so you're saving 300 quid but paying up front.

Don't know about new, but buying a "used" (i.e. ex-demo) car from the dealer means you get free mot's forever as long as you have the car serviced there.

I don't know about tyre insurance though.

Bigian · 18th July 2006, 21:25

Thanks for that Steve, i still have 7 weeks to decide which way to go so they should have sorted it out by then anyway but i am impatient so thanks again for the posting.

Andrea · 15th August 2006, 16:32

is this available after you have bought your car?? i was not aware of this when i got my civic, this seems like a good deal

Bigian · 15th August 2006, 17:46

Hi Andrea, I am still waiting for my car and I was told I could decide on the day I picked the car up then I either paid £500 for the Honda deal or the dealer was offering there own 3 years service (and the first MOT) for around £12 a month (exact price to be decided on the day?). I would not have thought it would have mattered if they get their £500 a few months after. Good luck.

Andrea · 15th August 2006, 20:14

thanks, i will ask them when i go see them about my filler cap and my door ( one of the end bits on my door by the window is poking out, will post a pic of it later)

jayt43 · 15th August 2006, 20:51

Do any of our Finnish or overseas users know if Honda Happiness is available in other European countries? I only ask as I'm now based in Hungary, but there seems no mention of it here.

Or is it a Honda UK specific thing? Seems a bit harsh if it is...

Ancient Nerd · 15th August 2006, 23:25

I was decidedly underwhelmed to discover that it wasn't available for the diesel.

Big-Chris · 16th August 2006, 07:28

me too, that would really have been the cherry on the cake!

Jazz · 18th August 2006, 12:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andrea

is this available after you have bought your car?? i was not aware of this when i got my civic, this seems like a good deal

sorry andrea, i think you need to sign up within max 28days after picking up the car. However, you could talk to them and say that they did not offer it to you at the first place...

Andrea · 18th August 2006, 13:00

cheers jazz, thanks for the info XX

Charles_Harding · 18th August 2006, 13:51

When I was offered the service pack 'Honda Hapiness' I thought I was told that I can opt for it any time within the first 12 months.

Sounds good though

Jazz · 18th August 2006, 13:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andrea

cheers jazz, thanks for the info XX

You're most welcome

I hope you get the service .....

lennie.c · 18th August 2006, 20:51

Going to have a word with my dealer re. the package have had the civic 2 weeks now will keep you all posted also bought 2nd hand with 700 miles onthe clock
lennie

Newboy · 18th August 2006, 22:13

Before I ordered a new car I was looking around at a few 2nd hand EX's (without leather and glass roof which I've now gone for) and mentioned the Happiness package. Most of the used cars didn't have it and when I asked about whether it could be added on a used car the dealer said they were talking to Honda UK to see if this could be done. Sounds like from what other people are saying some dealers are offering their own servicing package although not sure if they are doing this for 2nd hand examples.

lennie.c · 19th August 2006, 19:27

Had a word with the dealer today re have the deal on a used car ie.2months old she said no problem at all so still weighing up the pros and cons. Will I still have the car 5 years on
lennie

kelly · 21st August 2006, 20:22

I have Honda Happiness on my 2.2 iCDTI

Ancient Nerd · 21st August 2006, 21:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by kelly

I have Honda Happiness on my 2.2 iCDTI

Was that a dealer's own incentive, or is it the real Honda version that applies at any dealer? I was very cheesed of to find that Honda had been using this in their sales bumf, and then finding that it didn't apply to at least half the cars.

lennie.c · 21st August 2006, 21:04

See my previous post on this deal
Lennie

Martin · 21st August 2006, 21:44

It was on the diesel initially, but was withdrawn. Don't know why, greater minds than me etc etc

17th July 2006, 19:53	#1 (permalink)
Bigian Wheelnut Join Date: 19th June 2006 Posts: 72 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Happiness is a Honda Hi Lads (and gals) welcome back. Can anyone help? I asked about the “Honda Happiness” service package at my local dealers I believe its £500 up front and it coves you for five years servicing, does it cover MOTs after 3 years? The salesmen I was speaking to could not agree on this. Also one said it may be withdrawn near the end of the year due to lack of interest. However I was also told that most dealers will do there own package if this is the case. He did not know the cost but he said it would be around £14 a month direct debit this covers you for 3 years servicing and you’re first MOT. I was going to weigh up option as the Happiness package looks quite good. I know I should have tried to get this in my deal but I am sure when I left the sales room after 3 hours negotiating for bits and pieces for the car he was at the point of chucking me out and taking up a new career. Also I hear there is an Honda tyre insurance – does anyone know about this and the cost? Thanks

18th August 2006, 20:51	#14 (permalink)
lennie.c Supporter Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 4th August 2006 Location: SIDCUP Kent Posts: 125 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	honda service Going to have a word with my dealer re. the package have had the civic 2 weeks now will keep you all posted also bought 2nd hand with 700 miles onthe clock lennie

19th August 2006, 19:27	#16 (permalink)
lennie.c Supporter Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 4th August 2006 Location: SIDCUP Kent Posts: 125 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Honda happiness Deal Had a word with the dealer today re have the deal on a used car ie.2months old she said no problem at all so still weighing up the pros and cons. Will I still have the car 5 years on lennie

21st August 2006, 21:04	#19 (permalink)
lennie.c Supporter Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 4th August 2006 Location: SIDCUP Kent Posts: 125 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	dealers See my previous post on this deal Lennie

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This thread is about: Happiness is a Honda, it's in Buying, Dealers and Servicing at the Honda Civic forum Civinfo; Hi Lads (and gals) welcome back. Can anyone help? I asked about the “Honda Happiness” service package at my local dealers I believe its £500 ...

18th July 2006, 08:54	#2 (permalink)
steveking1000 Wheelnut Join Date: 9th June 2006 Location: Somerset, UK Posts: 73 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Hi there. At last someones posted a question that I know the answer to I bought my ex-demo Civic 1.8 EX from the dealer and they did their own "5 services for £500" package which is the same as Honda offer. The only problem with doing it via the dealer is that you're stuck with that dealer I suppose. It's a good deal, but not an amazing bargin as 5 services works out at about 800 pounds rrp anyway, so you're saving 300 quid but paying up front. Don't know about new, but buying a "used" (i.e. ex-demo) car from the dealer means you get free mot's forever as long as you have the car serviced there. I don't know about tyre insurance though.

18th July 2006, 21:25	#3 (permalink)
Bigian Wheelnut Join Date: 19th June 2006 Posts: 72 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks for that Steve, i still have 7 weeks to decide which way to go so they should have sorted it out by then anyway but i am impatient so thanks again for the posting.

15th August 2006, 16:32	#4 (permalink)
Andrea Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 22nd July 2006 Location: Lynemouth, Northumberland Posts: 421 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	is this available after you have bought your car?? i was not aware of this when i got my civic, this seems like a good deal

15th August 2006, 17:46	#5 (permalink)
Bigian Wheelnut Join Date: 19th June 2006 Posts: 72 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Hi Andrea, I am still waiting for my car and I was told I could decide on the day I picked the car up then I either paid £500 for the Honda deal or the dealer was offering there own 3 years service (and the first MOT) for around £12 a month (exact price to be decided on the day?). I would not have thought it would have mattered if they get their £500 a few months after. Good luck.

15th August 2006, 20:14	#6 (permalink)
Andrea Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 22nd July 2006 Location: Lynemouth, Northumberland Posts: 421 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	thanks, i will ask them when i go see them about my filler cap and my door ( one of the end bits on my door by the window is poking out, will post a pic of it later)

15th August 2006, 20:51	#7 (permalink)
jayt43 Supporter Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 27th June 2006 Location: Budapest Posts: 509 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Do any of our Finnish or overseas users know if Honda Happiness is available in other European countries? I only ask as I'm now based in Hungary, but there seems no mention of it here. Or is it a Honda UK specific thing? Seems a bit harsh if it is...

15th August 2006, 23:25	#8 (permalink)
Ancient Nerd Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 5th May 2006 Location: Norfolk Posts: 347 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I was decidedly underwhelmed to discover that it wasn't available for the diesel.

16th August 2006, 07:28	#9 (permalink)
Big-Chris Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 31st July 2006 Location: Lincoln Posts: 178 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	me too, that would really have been the cherry on the cake!

18th August 2006, 13:00	#11 (permalink)
Andrea Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 22nd July 2006 Location: Lynemouth, Northumberland Posts: 421 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	cheers jazz, thanks for the info XX

18th August 2006, 13:51	#12 (permalink)
Charles_Harding Civinfo guru Join Date: 14th August 2006 Location: S.E. London Posts: 3,288 Thanks: 113 Thanked 27 Times in 26 Posts	When I was offered the service pack 'Honda Hapiness' I thought I was told that I can opt for it any time within the first 12 months. Sounds good though

18th August 2006, 22:13	#15 (permalink)
Newboy Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 27th July 2006 Location: NE Surrey, UK Posts: 277 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Before I ordered a new car I was looking around at a few 2nd hand EX's (without leather and glass roof which I've now gone for) and mentioned the Happiness package. Most of the used cars didn't have it and when I asked about whether it could be added on a used car the dealer said they were talking to Honda UK to see if this could be done. Sounds like from what other people are saying some dealers are offering their own servicing package although not sure if they are doing this for 2nd hand examples.

21st August 2006, 20:22	#17 (permalink)
kelly Valve Cap Join Date: 12th June 2006 Location: Lancashire Posts: 23 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I have Honda Happiness on my 2.2 iCDTI

21st August 2006, 21:44	#20 (permalink)
Martin Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 18th August 2006 Location: Wales Posts: 226 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	It was on the diesel initially, but was withdrawn. Don't know why, greater minds than me etc etc

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