my car it's 01 and when i did the service which it's 18000kms do they charge u any $$?

 

huh? Yea, Scheduled maintenance (oil changes etc..) services are NOT free.

 

warranty is, thats if your still under it.
and its not void

 

oh yea? that's weird cuz when i took my car to the other Acura they didn't charge me anything when i did the service at 6000kms and 1200kms but when i did the 18000kms service i went to the Acura which is close to my home !! and they charged me 70 CAD$$ for change the oil filter and collent check etc.. and i brought my own oil too


[Modified by Type One R, 6:35 AM 3/28/2002]

 

YOu don't need no 18000km service. Nothing is done at the dealer besides oil change and a kick in the tire. Unless you know you track the car and you have toasted the brakes, other than that you are just donating money to the dealer. Hope it's for a good cause.

 

ins't every 6000 kms change the oil and do the maintenance ?

 

Here is the list i did this time :
MAINTENANCE TYPE 1
Regular scheduled maintenance inspection
Replace engine oil ( my own oil )
Replace oil filter
Replace drain plug gasket
Check coolant , brake & Transmission Fluid Levels
Check Collant condition & Protection level
Check lights horn & wipers
Check Battery
Inspect Exhaust system
Top Up windshield washer fluid
Adjust tire pressures & inspect wear
Lubricate locks , hinges & door seals
Repair left front tire for nail
Remove tire from rim and carry out internal patch repair

it charged me 70 CAD !!



[Modified by Type One R, 6:48 AM 3/28/2002]

 

i get the same things done for a lot cheaper!

 

thats cause you get the first two serices free..........then you gotta pay out the ***........18,000 kms is like a $350 Can. Service at my Acura

 

i have a receipt for my car, the 30k or 40k (i forget which) service was in the $400 range, and the car is still under warranty.

 

If your dealer is charging big bucks for an 18000 km service, go elsewhere...

The 48000km service is the expensive one because it includes a valve adjustment, trans oil change and lots of other stuff. Personally I don't go past about 10000 without adjusting my valves but of course I do it myself so it only costs me time...

 

I am from Toronto too.

Only the first 2 services are free. The dealer doesn't make too much money by selling cars. I talked to my uncle, who is a sale's rep. A car sold to a customer without coming back for service, the dealer lost about $1000 on an Accord. you go figure. They charge alot for doing stupid ****, check level etc... They charge you just for LOOKING at the fluid level. That's BS. Plus, I had HORRIBLE experience with the dealer, they fix one thing, they messed up another. scratched your body, ding yoru doors, these all happened to me before. I have enough of it. I do my work now.

 

70 CAD is about right for dealer prices. That's about $50 U.S. Figure $25-30 for the oil and filter change and other checks, and $20-25 for the tire repair. You can probably find an independent mechanic who will charge you slightly less. Beware the quickie places though.