$1200 for an 80,000km service!!!
Got my Civic done today for its 80,000km service at a Honda dealership. I was quoted $690 for the logbook 80,000km service but fell off my chair when I went to pick up the car and the bill came to a touch over $1200 due to a "RH rack boot air tube broken off" and "front brake pads low in material", which were both replaced and a wheel alignment and machining of rotors required.
In my opinion, this was much much too expensive.... :shock:
Because my car is well out of warranty (1999 model), I am considering using a trusted local mechanic to possibly look after my servicing needs from now on as I have heard that independent mechanics are generally cheaper. Please tell me if this is not the case!
I drive past Mark McCarthy Automotive on the corner of the Kenmore Village roundabout in Brisbane every day and I notice they service all makes of vehicles, but seem to specialise in European makes, but would assume Japanese cars would be doable. Has anyone tried this bloke before and would you recommend his service?
Alternatively, can you recommend a trusted local mechanic that I would be happy with and won't charge an arm and a leg like Honda is doing?
Thanks.