considering if your read the honda owners manual it says "use of non genuine additives is not required and will only increase the running costs of your vehicle" maybe show that to the manager
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considering if your read the honda owners manual it says "use of non genuine additives is not required and will only increase the running costs of your vehicle" maybe show that to the manager
Hi euro04, which dealer you did your 40K services? $398 is good price. I'm in Sydney too. I've quoted $490 from Trivetts Honda and $550 from Larke Hoskins. Geez...Quote:
Originally Posted by euro04
That happened to me a few years ago with a Subaru i used to own.I questioned the additives and they gave me some bulls3it about how good they were and so on.I said they were put in without my consent.I also said is it part of the scheduled service to which they replied no.I then refused to pay for them.It was deducted from the bill.Bottom line.These additives are a waste of time.all they do is line the pockets of the companies that manufacture them.:thumbdwn:Quote:
Originally Posted by jacks1
could we on this forum create a list of the best priced honda dealerships to take your car to around australia ( starting with melbourne and sydney of course :p ) Maybe by doing this we might be able to force them into doing a uniform price across to board in servicing. i think the majority of us like to take our cars to honda for servicing, it's such a peace of mind.
I think that's a good idea.You need to be carefull how you set it up and how you word the posts.The mods would know about this!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by martizzle
The problem is best price does not equal best service...Quote:
Originally Posted by martizzle
Just for the record I had my last company carVY Commodore (with good old Australian build quality) serviced at Alan Mance Melton. I said to the service tech 'I dont want any bullsh1t additives throkwn in at premium prices. He was quite surprised and asked me where i went previously that did it. I said i'm not lagging on dealerships and just don't do it. His reply was that if Holden dealerships get caught up in this racket there was serious consequences and that the custom went out the door quite a while ago due to customer anguish and contemp.
Good point, to mention the decent dealerships and throwing around prices. I will usually ring 3 dealerships in the area and get the one I am satisfied with as a price guide. I will also let them know that i dont want brake pads once i have seen them myself and not be told by them that they are required.
I think with the Honda name there is a certain company ethic to uphold and also the perception of the brand name to protect.
isnt there a similar thread dissin honda dealers? and after u sign the document the SA can authorise small cheap shit he thinks is necassary (eg wiper rubbers,ect.) if he cannot contact you via your phone no.
Yeah you are right. I am just a tight ar5e and so all the wiper stuff myself that s where they pick up the incidental service dollars from. Wipers blades from bosch are $12 from supercheap, dealer price $26. I once purchased Honda oil and filters at trade price and left them all in the front seat. You should see the SA's face when I let him know the're there! They then get an inkling not to muck me around.
if that's the case why don't you jus go out and buy all Non-genuine parts dump em in ur front passenger seat and jus ask them to charge for labour?
^^ That's what I do. The SA said it was fine as long as I told them I was bringing my own oil and parts when making the service appointment.
BTW, badmouthing dealers is a no-no. But recommending them is alright. So if you have a dealer that you have had a good experience with, you can post it up. Do note that any negative discussion of a dealer should be done without naming them. If you want names, keep it to PM.
^^ yeh do that but dont bring it back and complain about sumthin u bought and had them install, so mny times did this happen jus pisses me off, most occur on non genuine brake pads and following of complaints braking efficiency isn't as good as it was before !@#!%!%