200, 000 Km Service thinking of Hanny's

[azurenights]

Hi All,

I have been searching around the forums on where I should take my Civic EG VTi for a 200, 000 KM major service (will be replacing timing belt), its 194000 now. I'm thinking of taking it to Hanny's because you all say its cheap and the service is good. However you also did mention that he doesn't like rice boy cars. I recently purchased this car and it use to be owned by someone from Hong Kong. None of his mods are extreme, but he has put lights on the dash and another one above the cigarette tray, this one flashes to the music. So will uncle Rob on 0297255115 not bother with me?

How long does this major service take and how much? I saw a post by bad sector that read


I got my timing belt replaced for $220 at Hanny's. $150 for labour + 70 for the belt. Water pump was leaking so i got that done aswell. Just an extra 120 on top of that + $30 for coolant and $30 for cams seals. Ended up costing me 400 all up. Service was excellent too!

Would it be around $400 for a major service? By the way I am from the ACT so does anyone know of any good honda mechanics around here? Or is the trip to Smithfield worth it? Thanks for any replies

[jimmeh]

robert will always do the work on ur car. he'll just tell why u waste ur money. then youll hear him say ,kids these days dont listen

[VTC-8OY]

yea a mate of mine got a minor service done there n the guy also tuned n fiddled wid sum stuff n mates car went noticebly faster!

[Qwooootz]

he prolli got hes cams adjusted... worked for me.. even tho other may seem skeptic about it!! hannys is the way to goo!.. if only he wasnt always booked out on fridays!! and if only my car made it up that drive way llol:(

[NightRyder]

Hanny's is worth going to. We get him to service all our Honda's there and at very good prices...
He will service anything even though it may be modified, but you will get his words of wisdom "Don't modify anything!..waste your money!"
Outside ok, but not inside... :)

[ECU-MAN]

its about a 4 hour Job mate

[azurenights]

A friend suggested to me that I take it to a honda dealer for the first major service (since I have owned the car) and to other places for a minor service. What do you guys see as the major advantage of taking your to a honda dealer to get it serviced compared to a non recognised honda shop?

I called up the honda dealer and they said it would take around 7 hours and cost around $900 to $1000 because I gotta replace the timing belt. Hanny's quoted me around $500 to $600 and would take 3 to 4 hours.

[|N|]

A friend suggested to me that I take it to a honda dealer for the first major service (since I have owned the car) and to other places for a minor service. What do you guys see as the major advantage of taking your to a honda dealer to get it serviced compared to a non recognised honda shop?

I called up the honda dealer and they said it would take around 7 hours and cost around $900 to $1000 because I gotta replace the timing belt. Hanny's quoted me around $500 to $600 and would take 3 to 4 hours.

nah dun take it to honda .. they dunno sh!t abt their cars...

[Perry]

honda charges so much is coz of there labour rate dont bother taking to honda dealers

[LAGOOT]

yeah hanny's is great! i take my car there to get it serviced. Wouldnt trust anyone else.
dont even get me started on that driveway!! :(
its like initiation :p

[azurenights]

My next service is due around 195, 000 something kms. Do you think its better to do the major service then or when I hit 200 000 kms?

[|N|]

it wont hurt to service early ...

[wynode]

Just CALL HANNYS FOR A PRICE AND ESTIMATION ON HOW LONG IT WILL TAKE (we are just net mechanics and we can't tell you how much/how long hannys charge/will take.

The only reason this thread is still open is because someone might have a mechanic in the ACT they can recommend

[berniebern]

nah dun take it to honda .. they dunno sh!t abt their cars...

Honda are always more expensive. Apparently they have 'expert Japanese mechanics" at Honda Artarmon.

Was quoted $600 for a 100 000k service at the local Mobil. Includes a new timing belt and fixing the brakes. Didn't catch exactly what the mechanic said about my brakes but apparently it's a known problem with Civics i.e in hot weather you would be stationary with your foot on the brake at a set of lights and all of a sudden the brake would become loose and collapse allowing it to go all the way to the floor. The car still remains stationary but the brake feels loose. Has anyone had this problem ?

[ICACHA]

I did my mums prelude at 195,000 with Robert. It took Peter about 4 hours and it wasn't just the timing belt, it was a major service (all filters, sparkies, oil and you name it on a major service), replaced one of the thermo fans, fuel pump relay.

When I first got my CD I took it to Ultratune and they took all day on it as they didn't have the parts and forgot to order something else. All I had was the 100,000 timing belt, service and brake pads changed. When I was told after about Hanny's I've NEVER looked back. It's worth my nearly hour drive to see the boys.

Funnily enough I spoke to Robert and he just told me to bring it in on Friday morning for the major service and re-kit of the clutch master :) Hows that for action and I only wanted to see if they had time...

Love those guys :)

[Setanta]

Don't take it to Honda anywhere. Their prices are over the top and their mechanics border on useless.

Hannys is the only way to go.

If I can drive my SiR 600km to get the engine rebuilt when it hits 300,000kms... you can too =D

[Setanta]

BTW - I just ring and book in for the next day with no issues - then again, I've known Robbie and Peter for 20 years now.

[ECU-MAN]

Don't take it to Honda anywhere. Their prices are over the top and their mechanics border on useless.

Hannys is the only way to go.

If I can drive my SiR 600km to get the engine rebuilt when it hits 300,000kms... you can too =D

bag the dealerships if you want but bite your toung on the mechanics.

yes most of them might be dipshits, but I know for a fact there are some talented mechanics out there in Honda dealserships.

the problems usually occur when aprentices work on cars and there work goes unchecked.

so chill with the picking on Honda Techs

[Setanta]

I'll modify it then: In the last 20 years, I have had nothing but trouble every time I have taken a Honda to a dealership for service or work. In my experience, I have always bourne the brunt of shoddy workmanship including having to take it to other mechanics including generalist mechanics as well as specialists to have the issues caused by the mechanics fixed.

I have also heard reports from others with the same issues, but that's 2nd hand info so we can disregard it.

I won't trust any car I own to a Honda dealer/mechanic again, based on my past experiences.

Better? :)

[TKO]

Honda are always more expensive. Apparently they have 'expert Japanese mechanics" at Honda Artarmon.

apparently it's a known problem with Civics i.e in hot weather you would be stationary with your foot on the brake at a set of lights and all of a sudden the brake would become loose and collapse allowing it to go all the way to the floor. The car still remains stationary but the brake feels loose. Has anyone had this problem ?


Yes i have this problem as well with my EG VTi. I first discover this when i stop at a slop, i put my foot in the brake. Suddenly the brake faded and the car went forward. It was scary. That day is not that hot either.

I did my 200,000Km service at a Mobile Station mechanic. Changed Timeing Belt, tryed to fix the brake problem with replacing the brake fluid and changing the rear brake pad. All up cost me about $700.

The brake problem still there, but it not so notable. He said next service will need to change the front pad as well...

Do any one know how to fix this problem? Or Where is best to go to do a Honda service in Melbourne?

[ECU-MAN]

I'll modify it then: In the last 20 years, I have had nothing but trouble every time I have taken a Honda to a dealership for service or work. In my experience, I have always bourne the brunt of shoddy workmanship including having to take it to other mechanics including generalist mechanics as well as specialists to have the issues caused by the mechanics fixed.

I have also heard reports from others with the same issues, but that's 2nd hand info so we can disregard it.

I won't trust any car I own to a Honda dealer/mechanic again, based on my past experiences.

Better? :)

dont edit your posts, your entitled to your opinion, there are more people out there that dont know what they are doing that there are that do know. but at the same time there are some briliant techs out there as well, you have just been unlucky.

[wynode]

Yeah.....its not just Honda........I think it also applies to other manufacturers.

I myself know of a good ex-Honda mechanic.........hehe