Quote Originally Posted by denot View Post
^^^ i think we can, but 4 warranty i states dat it need 2 be done by a quaify mechanic
Not in my warranty book. On page 9 it says as long as the required maintenance is performed (at the specified intervals), the warranty will apply and be honoured. People tend to assume that it must be serviced by a qualified mechanic but that is not stated anywhere in the Honda terms of warranty. The only thing that must be carried out by Honda is the warranty repairs (that's a no brainer).

Also on page 8 it states "Honda strongly recommends: ..use of genuine Honda parts and lubricants whenever you have maintenance work performed."
Clearly this is just a recommendation and not a condition of warranty. I'm sure the ACCC would have something to say if Honda (or any other car maker) made it a condition of warranty to use only Honda lubricants. Same for car servicing.

So it's Mobil1 all the way. And if I change the oil and filter myself, at least I know it's done properly and not by some hung-over teen apprentice.

Getting back on topic, I picked up in early Feb my CU2 09 Euro Luxury Nav Black Auto with mats, rear parcel tray and rear wing spoiler for $46,300 drive away with 5 year warranty and road-side assist. Col Crawford - Brookvale.