sirdistik
06-09-2009, 01:28 PM
Just got my 40,000km service done, the first major service. It was supposed to be $588 inc brake fluid change but ended up forking out $750.40 because they said I needed to clean my throttle body, change wipers and send an anti-bacterial bomb through the a/c ?? now my car stinks of that stuff, stings my nose when i breathe.
anyways, the real sting was finding out that one of the valves (4th lobe) were scraping the camshaft ??? ( I can't quite remember what the dude said) and i'm out of warranty by 3 weeks!! it'll be about $1500 to fix (not including labor if i remember correctly). Damn, i'm pissed. i was meant to get it serviced last month but had work commitments and couldn't make it.
service consultant said that it can be caused by dirt in the oil..? and for all i know, only their techs service the car! and I NEVER thrash my car. i've never redlined it either.
well, he said he'll try and see if Honda Aust. will fix it out of good will and then asked if i'm willing to purchase the extended warranty (approx $700).. **** yeh.. better than forking out $1500++
Problem is that I've been going by the Kms as to when to service it rather than the months.. looks like they can use that against me and not cover it.
my only concern is what's going to break when the extended warranty runs out??!!
My advice for anyone else who's warranty is expiring, is to get their major service done before Or purchase the damn extended warranty.
PS: They did say they took $100 off the total bill as a good will gesture (or out of guilt)
anyways, the real sting was finding out that one of the valves (4th lobe) were scraping the camshaft ??? ( I can't quite remember what the dude said) and i'm out of warranty by 3 weeks!! it'll be about $1500 to fix (not including labor if i remember correctly). Damn, i'm pissed. i was meant to get it serviced last month but had work commitments and couldn't make it.
service consultant said that it can be caused by dirt in the oil..? and for all i know, only their techs service the car! and I NEVER thrash my car. i've never redlined it either.
well, he said he'll try and see if Honda Aust. will fix it out of good will and then asked if i'm willing to purchase the extended warranty (approx $700).. **** yeh.. better than forking out $1500++
Problem is that I've been going by the Kms as to when to service it rather than the months.. looks like they can use that against me and not cover it.
my only concern is what's going to break when the extended warranty runs out??!!
My advice for anyone else who's warranty is expiring, is to get their major service done before Or purchase the damn extended warranty.
PS: They did say they took $100 off the total bill as a good will gesture (or out of guilt)