Servicing Servicing

sfboy · 3rd November 2007, 19:50

Sorry if this is a n00b question but..

I checked my service book today, the last stamp was September last year,
according to the cycle this means the car is due for a service, no?

Is this mandatory? When I had my Mini, they sent me a letter reminding me a service was due, but nothing through yet.

Also can I get the service done at any Honda dealer, my local is not the place I bought the car from.

And how much will it cost?

many thanks.

FWH · 3rd November 2007, 20:02

Yes, you should service once a year.

Mandatory? Well you wont get arrested for not doing it..

But it is no good for your car and they may well not accept warranty claims if it is not maintained correctly.

I doubt they will send a letter, up to you to keep track.
AFAIK the car doesnt tell you either.

You can get it serviced at any authorised Honda dealer in Europe.

Not sure about cost - call and ask the dealer.

Dimplyred · 3rd November 2007, 20:05

You better hurry up too. Not to sure about Honda but some manufacturers insist they are done not more than 1000 miles or 1 month over the schedule, or it will affect the warranty.

sfboy · 3rd November 2007, 20:21

hmm, thanks for the advice, I'll get to it sharpish if it affects the warranty. So the price of a service can vary? How much should I be paying?

FWH · 3rd November 2007, 20:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by sfboy

hmm, thanks for the advice, I'll get to it sharpish if it affects the warranty. So the price of a service can vary? How much should I be paying?

Probably doesn´t vary too much between dealers.

But from country to county and model to model it will.
Different mile service are also different.
Also, you may need some "extras" like brake pads.

Presuming you are in the UK, if you post which model you have and what mileage some-one may be able to guide you.

Dimplyred · 3rd November 2007, 20:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by sfboy

hmm, thanks for the advice, I'll get to it sharpish if it affects the warranty. So the price of a service can vary? How much should I be paying?

If it's a second service and petrol, about 250 notes from prices I've been quoted.

sfboy · 7th November 2007, 17:12

Guys, I've just been in contact with two dealers about servicing - it's a 55 plate 2.2 btw. First dealer quoted 301 notes and my local quoted 350, this seems a bit steep, I know some people won't be on the second service at the momement, but is this typical?

robbo51 · 7th November 2007, 17:20

Have it serviced independently. As long as you use bonafide Honda parts and the correct lubricants, your warranty is not affected.
This now the law. Main dealers no longer have the monopoly on servicing.
Dont let them tell you otherwise
£300+ for a second service is scandalous. Dont pay it!!

Brodick · 7th November 2007, 17:39

This is a newish ruling that allows owners to use independant garages to do servicing but I have heard that the manufacturers have very strict conditions if a customer has used an independant garage out of their network so tread carefully

or go to an independant garage get a price and then challenge the Honda Dealers to match the price !

robbo51 · 7th November 2007, 19:23

The conditions are as I stated above.
Simple as that.
My last car was serviced like this.
No problem arose when it needed warranty work.
I even discussed it with the dealer who confirmed that the warranty was intact if parts used were genuine and the garage was VAT registered....and they could not match the price.

cylon2007 · 7th November 2007, 19:38

I have my 2.2 Sport booked in for it's first service on Saturday been quoted £145 all in.

sfboy · 7th November 2007, 21:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by cylon2007

I have my 2.2 Sport booked in for it's first service on Saturday been quoted £145 all in.

May I ask what dealer that is with? I'm already a month behind on the service, so it looks like I'm just going to have to take it on the chin.

Is there anyone who has had a second service on a 2.2 and has paid less than 300?

cylon2007 · 7th November 2007, 23:15

Arnold Clark, Altrincham

cb550 · 9th November 2007, 12:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by sfboy

Guys, I've just been in contact with two dealers about servicing - it's a 55 plate 2.2 btw. First dealer quoted 301 notes and my local quoted 350, this seems a bit steep, I know some people won't be on the second service at the momement, but is this typical?

Similar figures quoted by my dealer.

With a warranty remaining and a car of that value,I would (will definitley)use the main dealer.Don't forget you will need to have the car inspected yearly for the anti perferation warranty to remain active.This would be done normally with the annual service.

sfboy · 9th November 2007, 22:18

I think people are going to get a shock when it comes to second service time, I phoned around no less than five dealers and got quotes of £280-350. As cb550 said there's probably no substitute for a main dealer service when it comes to warranty and selling the vehicle for the best price, so I've just had to take it on the chin.

Everyone I spoke to said it was a 'major service', despite looking through the service book and thinking I could probably do most of the stuff in it myself. The dealer network must be making a killing on the services, for what is essentially a change of oil and a kick of the tyres.

The cheapest -£280 was from Arnold Clark, but alas was too far for me. I eventually got my local dealer to do the service for £300, which seemed about the average.

Once the main warranty is up I'll probably get the vehicle serviced independently, I've seen quotes of £120 for a service from a Honda specialist.

cylon2007 · 10th November 2007, 13:27

So first service done: Cost £169.68 this is the 12500 mile service plus fitting a fog light (which I provided). The cost for fitting the foglight was £21 +vat (decided for that price it wasn't worth getting my hands dirty)

Breakdown as follows:

Carry out 12500 service £86.21
Carry out Vehicle health check £00.00
Fit fog light 0.3 (hours?) £21.00
£107.21

Element kit £8.51
Washer, plug £0.30
Screen wash £1.75
£10.56

Texaco Halvoline 10W40 quantity 3.60 £26.64

Total Goods £144.41
VAT due £ 25.27
Total due £169.98

Service seems to be OK, foglight fitted OK, car not cleaned VW always cleaned the car when serviced also they said they'd call me when it was ready and didn't.

Oh well next service 25000 miles (about 7 months)

robbo51 · 10th November 2007, 14:32

Just had a leaflet sent by my dealer offering 3 Years servicing for £399 inc.
Is this good?

cylon2007 · 10th November 2007, 15:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by robbo51

Just had a leaflet sent by my dealer offering 3 Years servicing for £399 inc.
Is this good?

Sounds OK, does it include the diesel?

robbo51 · 10th November 2007, 15:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by cylon2007

Sounds OK, does it include the diesel?

QUOTE:
Our Pre-Pay Service Plan covers any model in the Honda range, regardless of its age (Excludes Honda NSX)

okehciv · 10th November 2007, 16:54

Thats what I have, looking at £300 + for 2nd service alone, a good deal.

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sfboy Wheelnut Join Date: 8th January 2007 Location: UK Posts: 61 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader: (0)	Servicing Sorry if this is a n00b question but.. I checked my service book today, the last stamp was September last year, according to the cycle this means the car is due for a service, no? Is this mandatory? When I had my Mini, they sent me a letter reminding me a service was due, but nothing through yet. Also can I get the service done at any Honda dealer, my local is not the place I bought the car from. And how much will it cost? many thanks.

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sfboy Wheelnut Join Date: 8th January 2007 Location: UK Posts: 61 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader: (0)	Guys, I've just been in contact with two dealers about servicing - it's a 55 plate 2.2 btw. First dealer quoted 301 notes and my local quoted 350, this seems a bit steep, I know some people won't be on the second service at the momement, but is this typical? Last edited by sfboy; 7th November 2007 at 17:14.

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3rd November 2007, 20:02	#2 (permalink)
FWH Super Moderator Civinfo master Join Date: 3rd June 2007 Location: Sweden Posts: 5,937 Thanks: 14 Thanked 66 Times in 61 Posts iTrader: (0)	Yes, you should service once a year. Mandatory? Well you wont get arrested for not doing it.. But it is no good for your car and they may well not accept warranty claims if it is not maintained correctly. I doubt they will send a letter, up to you to keep track. AFAIK the car doesnt tell you either. You can get it serviced at any authorised Honda dealer in Europe. Not sure about cost - call and ask the dealer.

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Dimplyred Super Moderator Civinfo guru Join Date: 24th August 2007 Location: Staffordshire Posts: 4,592 Thanks: 19 Thanked 128 Times in 127 Posts iTrader: (0)	You better hurry up too. Not to sure about Honda but some manufacturers insist they are done not more than 1000 miles or 1 month over the schedule, or it will affect the warranty.

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sfboy Wheelnut Join Date: 8th January 2007 Location: UK Posts: 61 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader: (0)	hmm, thanks for the advice, I'll get to it sharpish if it affects the warranty. So the price of a service can vary? How much should I be paying?

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robbo51 It wasn’t me! Civinfo guru Join Date: 1st July 2007 Location: Bingley, W.Yorks Posts: 3,387 Thanks: 57 Thanked 52 Times in 49 Posts iTrader: (0)	Have it serviced independently. As long as you use bonafide Honda parts and the correct lubricants, your warranty is not affected. This now the law. Main dealers no longer have the monopoly on servicing. Dont let them tell you otherwise £300+ for a second service is scandalous. Dont pay it!!

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Brodick Perfect Guy! Rocketship door handle Join Date: 2nd December 2006 Location: Central Scotland Posts: 1,829 Thanks: 0 Thanked 12 Times in 11 Posts iTrader: (0)	This is a newish ruling that allows owners to use independant garages to do servicing but I have heard that the manufacturers have very strict conditions if a customer has used an independant garage out of their network so tread carefully or go to an independant garage get a price and then challenge the Honda Dealers to match the price !

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robbo51 It wasn’t me! Civinfo guru Join Date: 1st July 2007 Location: Bingley, W.Yorks Posts: 3,387 Thanks: 57 Thanked 52 Times in 49 Posts iTrader: (0)	The conditions are as I stated above. Simple as that. My last car was serviced like this. No problem arose when it needed warranty work. I even discussed it with the dealer who confirmed that the warranty was intact if parts used were genuine and the garage was VAT registered....and they could not match the price.

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cylon2007 Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 14th April 2007 Location: South Manchester/North Cheshire Posts: 516 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts iTrader: (0)	I have my 2.2 Sport booked in for it's first service on Saturday been quoted £145 all in.

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cylon2007 Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 14th April 2007 Location: South Manchester/North Cheshire Posts: 516 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts iTrader: (0)	Arnold Clark, Altrincham

9th November 2007, 22:18	#15 (permalink)
sfboy Wheelnut Join Date: 8th January 2007 Location: UK Posts: 61 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader: (0)	I think people are going to get a shock when it comes to second service time, I phoned around no less than five dealers and got quotes of £280-350. As cb550 said there's probably no substitute for a main dealer service when it comes to warranty and selling the vehicle for the best price, so I've just had to take it on the chin. Everyone I spoke to said it was a 'major service', despite looking through the service book and thinking I could probably do most of the stuff in it myself. The dealer network must be making a killing on the services, for what is essentially a change of oil and a kick of the tyres. The cheapest -£280 was from Arnold Clark, but alas was too far for me. I eventually got my local dealer to do the service for £300, which seemed about the average. Once the main warranty is up I'll probably get the vehicle serviced independently, I've seen quotes of £120 for a service from a Honda specialist.

10th November 2007, 13:27	#16 (permalink)
cylon2007 Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 14th April 2007 Location: South Manchester/North Cheshire Posts: 516 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts iTrader: (0)	So first service done: Cost £169.68 this is the 12500 mile service plus fitting a fog light (which I provided). The cost for fitting the foglight was £21 +vat (decided for that price it wasn't worth getting my hands dirty) Breakdown as follows: Carry out 12500 service £86.21 Carry out Vehicle health check £00.00 Fit fog light 0.3 (hours?) £21.00 £107.21 Element kit £8.51 Washer, plug £0.30 Screen wash £1.75 £10.56 Texaco Halvoline 10W40 quantity 3.60 £26.64 Total Goods £144.41 VAT due £ 25.27 Total due £169.98 Service seems to be OK, foglight fitted OK, car not cleaned VW always cleaned the car when serviced also they said they'd call me when it was ready and didn't. Oh well next service 25000 miles (about 7 months)

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robbo51 It wasn’t me! Civinfo guru Join Date: 1st July 2007 Location: Bingley, W.Yorks Posts: 3,387 Thanks: 57 Thanked 52 Times in 49 Posts iTrader: (0)	Just had a leaflet sent by my dealer offering 3 Years servicing for £399 inc. Is this good?

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okehciv Supporter Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 21st January 2007 Location: shaw gtr manchester Posts: 975 Thanks: 6 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts iTrader: (0)	Thats what I have, looking at £300 + for 2nd service alone, a good deal.