[Euro] How much was your 20,000 km service?

[tron07]

if they do that, they will be digging their own grave....

[MiSloVic]

if they do that, they will be digging their own grave....

the hefty price rise coincides with the drop in AUD

[pachepa]

if they do that, they will be digging their own grave....

I agree, i don't think its because of the world crisis. Maybe they're just simply greedy?!

[pachepa]

Hi guys, if anyone is still interested:

I went to TrivettClassic Honda, brought my own air filter and oil filter (is ryco a good brand?), and my own 5ltr canister of CASTROL 5w30 oil (picked it all up at repco for about 130 bucks).

So, here's what's been done (from invoice):

- Replaced Engine Oil
- Replaced Engine Oil filter
- Inspected valve clearances
- Replaced air cleaner element
- Inspected all drive belts
- Visually inspected steering gearbox & tie rod end bolts
- Visually inspected suspension components
- Visually inspected driveshaft boots
- Visually inspected brake hoses & lines including abs
- Visually inspected exhaust system
- Visually inspected fuel tank & connections
- Visually inspected tyre condition
- Inspected tyre condition and rotated tyres
- Inspected parking brake adjustment
- Inspected front and rear brakes
- Checked headlight, tail, indicator, reverse & brake light operation
- Checked all fluid levels and condition of fluid
- Carried out roadtest and checked all systems & controls

The only thing that's NOT being done was headlight adjustment, as i was told it was carried out previously (came up on their computer).

Soo, for all of the above i've paid 277 bucks

Plus
- Environmental Disposal
- Shop Supplies
- Washer Bottle Fluid

totalled up to 17 bucks

Total up: 277 + 17 + GST = around $325 and that's WITHOUT the filters and oil that i've bought separately.

I also had to change my rear breakpads as per their findings, kaaching $250, which i could probably do at Hannys like 50-60 bucks cheaper. But i just wanted to get done with it & not worry about it anymore. (but next time i'll know better).

Soo, the car spent there almost the entire day. dropped it off around 8, it was ready after 4. Car wasn't washed, propably just wiped, as it wasn't dusty on the outside but still had smashed bugs on the front bumber. Wasn't vacuumed either. Soo I cannot say I was "over my head" with level of service. They did return the unused oil lefrovers however.

I've also reported strange clicking noise in the steering column when right indicators (for example) swithed on and i'm turning the wheel to the right. Was told its normal sound made by the indicator cancelling mechanism. Do you guys have same thing with your Honda's?

[conroe]

I also had to change my rear breakpads ...., which i could probably do at Hannys like 50-60 bucks cheaper. But i just wanted to get done with it & not worry about it anymore. (but next time i'll know better).

I don't think so. For years I've been going to that place, now I know how much they've ripped me off compare to other non Honda mechanics.

If they charge you less, that's because they will tell you to use non gen parts, otherwise you'll probably only saving 20-30 bucks.

The following is true. Previously, they used to charge me $50 for Honda oil then $16 for Honda oil filter plus GST.
Honda only charge around $32 for the oil and that's for a full 5 litres and already including the GST, then $15 bucks for the filter. Go figure.

Yes Honda servicing labour is still more expensive at the end, but by how much if you only do normal book service. Hanny will tell you, you need a major service every 20000kms, what a load of CRAP. The book will say the trans oil doesn't need to be replaced until over 100k kms, but believe it or not Hanny will replace it after only 20k km. What a waste!