Honda charge me over twice as much as a local mechanic. My local mechanic now knows me, gives great service and is open on Saturday. 80,000km service honda wanted 1k, he charged $440. For a normal service he charges $140.
Just did rear brakes, pads cost $80. Took about 40 minutes, needed 1 spanner and was super easy. There is a great DIY here on Ozhonda doing rear brakes on an Accord but is much the same as a Civic. I was quoted $270 for rear brakes from Honda.