Servicing Honda Happiness for Diesels

LoonyJohn · 24th June 2007, 01:10

Just popped into my local dealership today to see how my order was getting on (no news, as computer system was down), but I did speak to the sales rep who said that Honda Happiness is now being offered for Civic Diesels

The cost : £850 for the 1st 5 services, should save you around £460

Apparently this is a national thing, not something set up locally

Anyway, I suppose it's worth it if you intend to keep your civic for the longterm!

The offer is open to any civic diesel owner whos car is less than 8 months old, and not yet had its 1st service

spile · 24th June 2007, 08:59

I am considering this for my 2 month old diesel.
I guess it doesn't cover parts, so I wonder what proportion of a service change is labour?

Tony Fendall · 24th June 2007, 10:22

It covers all parts replaced under normal service, like oil, filters, washer fluid, brake fluid.
Just had my first Honda Happiness service and no money had to change hands and I had a free loan car for the day.
Regards
Tony

raineeslover · 27th June 2007, 18:49

I spoke to my stealer today. Apparently it is for 07 plated cars only!

I am not impressed.

Alan

WoolyCiv · 27th June 2007, 20:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by raineeslover

I spoke to my stealer today. Apparently it is for 07 plated cars only!

I am not impressed.

Alan

I would try another dealer, like John Pease Honda. They are the ones who originally brought this deal on the 1.8s to my attention. My dealer had never mentioned it, and it does not have to be bought from your local dealer even if they have to honour it, if my memory serves me right.

crazyjammer · 27th June 2007, 20:59

I placed an order 2 weeks ago for my Type S 2.2 for September delivery and the new 57 plate. They have included the Honda Happiness in the totel price. This would indicate that it is not just available on 07 plates.

Kithran · 28th June 2007, 22:35

I picked up my 2.2 EX just under a month ago. Last weekend I received a letter from my dealer about the Honda Happiness addressed directly to me and with the model of my civic correct. However they'd got the price down as £500, rather than the £850 it should have been. After speaking to them about it yesterday I received a phonecall today confirming they'd let me have it for the advertised £500

Incidently according to the letter you can sign up for Honda Happiness procided your car is less than 8 months old and has done less than 8000 miles (the later may be an issue for some - I know I've done over 1700 miles already

Kithran

spile · 29th June 2007, 10:31

Lucky blighter!
Just forked out £850 this morning but still reckon it is a great deal.
Suggest you buy a lottery ticket Kithran

Kithran · 29th June 2007, 11:30

Well I suppose the work lottery syndicate hasn't had a win since we got 5 numbers + bonus last year, maybe its time for me to buy an individual lottery ticket

Kithran

djm · 29th June 2007, 12:03

If someone can offer me Honda Happiness for my 2.2ex at £500 I will pay it today.
Just out of interest, if you sell the vehicle does it stay with the vehicle like the warranty?

Kithran · 29th June 2007, 12:15

From what I read yes it does stay with the vehicle.

Kithran

Smugger · 29th June 2007, 13:01

Got my car March 06 and got 5 years servicing for £500.00
from Brown's of Loughton.

squirrelz · 29th June 2007, 13:47

I paid for my Honda Happiness deal at the dealer about 7-8 weeks ago, but haven't received any information through yet. Should I have?

robbo51 · 2nd July 2007, 21:18

Ive just taken delivery. Never heard of this 'Happiness' thing. It certainly wasnt mentioned to me. Stratstone(Bradford) Have they messed up? Should I demand an explanation?

WoolyCiv · 2nd July 2007, 21:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by robbo51

Ive just taken delivery. Never heard of this 'Happiness' thing. It certainly wasnt mentioned to me. Stratstone(Bradford) Have they messed up? Should I demand an explanation?

Go back and ask them about it - it is definately worth it

spile · 3rd July 2007, 18:09

You have up to 8 months from new to take it out and it is transferable.

Kithran · 3rd July 2007, 18:41

Be a bit careful - its actually 8 months or 8000 miles whichever comes first

Kithran

oatcake · 3rd July 2007, 19:13

Ok just to confuse things a bit more, went into my local dealers today to sign the paperwork for my purchase of a '55' plate 2.2 with 10,000 on the clock and the dealer gave me a leaflet on 'Honda Happiness'.

smeg9 · 15th October 2007, 20:14

How much is the services for a diesel, not just the first service, but all 5?

I've made a quick Excel Spreadsheet;

It adds 5% interest onto the £850 then subtracts the cost of what the service would be, it does this all the way down (Adding interest onto the newly decremented amount)

I don't know if it is an accurate way of calculating what one would loose in interest over 5 years - but for the £850 to be worth while, the average cost of a service would have to be £196.33 or more. Which maybe it is, but with Honda Happiness, does it include brake pads? Does it include brake fluid changes etc?

There isn't alot of specifics on the Honda website, or anywhere. The website seems to think they'll give brake pads etc at fixed prices Front brake pads £85 :O and they'll give you complimentry check of the condition of the tyres, brakes, suspension etc.

Although, I had to fill my details out to get to that information on the website, perhaps they'll post me the in-depth Ts and Cs.

24th June 2007, 01:10	#1 (permalink)
LoonyJohn Honda Tardis Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 18th February 2007 Location: NE Derbyshire Posts: 105 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Honda Happiness for Diesels Just popped into my local dealership today to see how my order was getting on (no news, as computer system was down), but I did speak to the sales rep who said that Honda Happiness is now being offered for Civic Diesels The cost : £850 for the 1st 5 services, should save you around £460 Apparently this is a national thing, not something set up locally Anyway, I suppose it's worth it if you intend to keep your civic for the longterm! The offer is open to any civic diesel owner whos car is less than 8 months old, and not yet had its 1st service

27th June 2007, 18:49	#4 (permalink)
raineeslover Valve Cap Join Date: 2nd December 2006 Location: Bromley, Kent Posts: 32 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Honda Happiness (not) I spoke to my stealer today. Apparently it is for 07 plated cars only! I am not impressed. Alan

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24th June 2007, 08:59	#2 (permalink)
spile Supporter Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 15th January 2007 Location: Midlands Posts: 190 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	I am considering this for my 2 month old diesel. I guess it doesn't cover parts, so I wonder what proportion of a service change is labour?

24th June 2007, 10:22	#3 (permalink)
Tony Fendall Old enough to know better Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 12th August 2006 Location: Basingstoke Posts: 101 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	It covers all parts replaced under normal service, like oil, filters, washer fluid, brake fluid. Just had my first Honda Happiness service and no money had to change hands and I had a free loan car for the day. Regards Tony

27th June 2007, 20:59	#6 (permalink)
crazyjammer Valve Cap Join Date: 21st April 2007 Posts: 20 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I placed an order 2 weeks ago for my Type S 2.2 for September delivery and the new 57 plate. They have included the Honda Happiness in the totel price. This would indicate that it is not just available on 07 plates.

28th June 2007, 22:35	#7 (permalink)
Kithran Valve Cap Join Date: 27th April 2007 Posts: 13 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I picked up my 2.2 EX just under a month ago. Last weekend I received a letter from my dealer about the Honda Happiness addressed directly to me and with the model of my civic correct. However they'd got the price down as £500, rather than the £850 it should have been. After speaking to them about it yesterday I received a phonecall today confirming they'd let me have it for the advertised £500 Incidently according to the letter you can sign up for Honda Happiness procided your car is less than 8 months old and has done less than 8000 miles (the later may be an issue for some - I know I've done over 1700 miles already Kithran

29th June 2007, 10:31	#8 (permalink)
spile Supporter Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 15th January 2007 Location: Midlands Posts: 190 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Lucky blighter! Just forked out £850 this morning but still reckon it is a great deal. Suggest you buy a lottery ticket Kithran

29th June 2007, 11:30	#9 (permalink)
Kithran Valve Cap Join Date: 27th April 2007 Posts: 13 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Well I suppose the work lottery syndicate hasn't had a win since we got 5 numbers + bonus last year, maybe its time for me to buy an individual lottery ticket Kithran

29th June 2007, 12:03	#10 (permalink)
djm Wheelnut Join Date: 7th June 2007 Posts: 76 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	If someone can offer me Honda Happiness for my 2.2ex at £500 I will pay it today. Just out of interest, if you sell the vehicle does it stay with the vehicle like the warranty?

29th June 2007, 12:15	#11 (permalink)
Kithran Valve Cap Join Date: 27th April 2007 Posts: 13 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	From what I read yes it does stay with the vehicle. Kithran

29th June 2007, 13:01	#12 (permalink)
Smugger Valve Cap Join Date: 25th April 2007 Posts: 23 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Got my car March 06 and got 5 years servicing for £500.00 from Brown's of Loughton.

29th June 2007, 13:47	#13 (permalink)
squirrelz Valve Cap Join Date: 23rd April 2007 Posts: 43 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I paid for my Honda Happiness deal at the dealer about 7-8 weeks ago, but haven't received any information through yet. Should I have?

2nd July 2007, 21:18	#14 (permalink)
robbo51 On holiday!! Civinfo guru Join Date: 1st July 2007 Location: Bingley, W.Yorks Posts: 3,092 Thanks: 47 Thanked 40 Times in 37 Posts	Ive just taken delivery. Never heard of this 'Happiness' thing. It certainly wasnt mentioned to me. Stratstone(Bradford) Have they messed up? Should I demand an explanation?

3rd July 2007, 18:09	#16 (permalink)
spile Supporter Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 15th January 2007 Location: Midlands Posts: 190 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	You have up to 8 months from new to take it out and it is transferable.

3rd July 2007, 18:41	#17 (permalink)
Kithran Valve Cap Join Date: 27th April 2007 Posts: 13 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Be a bit careful - its actually 8 months or 8000 miles whichever comes first Kithran

3rd July 2007, 19:13	#18 (permalink)
oatcake Supporter Valve Cap Join Date: 2nd July 2007 Location: sunny stoke-on-trent Posts: 8 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Ok just to confuse things a bit more, went into my local dealers today to sign the paperwork for my purchase of a '55' plate 2.2 with 10,000 on the clock and the dealer gave me a leaflet on 'Honda Happiness'.

15th October 2007, 20:14	#19 (permalink)
smeg9 Wheelnut Join Date: 29th July 2007 Posts: 61 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	How much is the services for a diesel, not just the first service, but all 5? I've made a quick Excel Spreadsheet; It adds 5% interest onto the £850 then subtracts the cost of what the service would be, it does this all the way down (Adding interest onto the newly decremented amount) I don't know if it is an accurate way of calculating what one would loose in interest over 5 years - but for the £850 to be worth while, the average cost of a service would have to be £196.33 or more. Which maybe it is, but with Honda Happiness, does it include brake pads? Does it include brake fluid changes etc? There isn't alot of specifics on the Honda website, or anywhere. The website seems to think they'll give brake pads etc at fixed prices Front brake pads £85 :O and they'll give you complimentry check of the condition of the tyres, brakes, suspension etc. Although, I had to fill my details out to get to that information on the website, perhaps they'll post me the in-depth Ts and Cs.