it really depends what you need done. any workshop can carry out fluid and filter changes but for larger service items i am less confident with independent workshops and cheap generic workshops like ultratune and the like.

i work at a dealer and we constantly get these workshops calling and ask how to change cambelts and other things which require more brain cells than draining the oil.
i have also seen a car which was just service at *insert generic workshop here* and had supposedly had the valve clearances adjusted at their 40k service when the engine's rocker cover had clearly not been off the vehicle in it's lifetime.

so yeah as much as people bag out dealer servicing imo they will do a better job 90% of the time. in the end it's up to how much you want to spend and on who you trust to do the job.

Quote Originally Posted by twofruitz View Post
When i purchased my 03' DC5 Teggy, the logbooks were completely done at a Honda dealer, so i trusted that the car was in perfect mechanical condition.

Its now time for the 60k service and i really cant justify the amount of money Honda wants out of me for it, so im thinking of taking the car to a reputable mechanic (like autoleaders or ultratune) to get the logbook servicing done.

I will save 2/3 and they tell me all materials used will be the same or better.

Whats everyone think on issue? Spend the extra at Honda (eg $500) or go for the cheap option ($150).

Money is kind of an issue, but im sure i can stretch the budget if nessessary.
a 60k service at a dealer should be nowhere near $500, if you dealer quoted you that much i'd be asking they're doing that warrants $500

same goes for whoever is only charging $150, i'd be asking what fluids and filter they are using