Dealership question...
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Dealership question...
I just bought brake rotors and pads and I need to have them installed.
I also received a $100 gift certificate in the mail for any Acura servicing or car part that I may need, but it has to be used in the next 4 months. It is basically a free $100.
Has anyone ever had an Acura dealership/service department install parts that you may have supplied or already bought that Acura did not supply? Will the Acura dealership install my rotors and pads with the parts that I give them? I know I should just call and ask, but I just wanted to see if anyone has had experience with doing something like this.
And if they say no, what should I spend the free $100 on? Valve adjustment, trannsmission fluid/brake/coolant flush and replacement, oil change, Acura T-shirt, Type-R badges
, etc...?
Thanks for your help.
I also received a $100 gift certificate in the mail for any Acura servicing or car part that I may need, but it has to be used in the next 4 months. It is basically a free $100.
Has anyone ever had an Acura dealership/service department install parts that you may have supplied or already bought that Acura did not supply? Will the Acura dealership install my rotors and pads with the parts that I give them? I know I should just call and ask, but I just wanted to see if anyone has had experience with doing something like this.
And if they say no, what should I spend the free $100 on? Valve adjustment, trannsmission fluid/brake/coolant flush and replacement, oil change, Acura T-shirt, Type-R badges
, etc...?Thanks for your help.
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Re: Dealership question... (2001 Integra GSR)
I work for a Nissan dealer and we constantly install aftermarket parts on cars. If they are oem pads and rotor then they will definatly install them. If they are aftemarket it will depend on the dealership. Hope that helps.
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I am not sure how strict the dealership is going to be. They are brembo vented blanks, and Axxis Metal masters. I guess I will have to find some time to call them during the week and ask. It would be nice to just have my brakes taken care of...no worries. 
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by tegraLS97 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I work for a Nissan dealer and we constantly install aftermarket parts on cars. If they are oem pads and rotor then they will definatly install them. If they are aftemarket it will depend on the dealership. Hope that helps.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Well I called the dealership that issued the gift certificate. They said that they will only use genuine Acura/Honda parts (that you have to buy from them), and that any aftermarket parts that I may supply the service department for use on my car, are too much of a liability...which I totally understand. Too bad I can't sign any waiver clause/paperwork absolving them of liability.
Oh well, does anyone have any thoughts on what I should buy with the $100 gift certificate?
Well I called the dealership that issued the gift certificate. They said that they will only use genuine Acura/Honda parts (that you have to buy from them), and that any aftermarket parts that I may supply the service department for use on my car, are too much of a liability...which I totally understand. Too bad I can't sign any waiver clause/paperwork absolving them of liability.
Oh well, does anyone have any thoughts on what I should buy with the $100 gift certificate?
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Re: tegraLS97 (2001 Integra GSR)
Buy parts or accessories with it, some suggestions:
Antifreeze/Coolant
Oil Filter
Oil Drain Plug Washers
Valve cover gasket kit
In other words, things you will need anyway, so that it will save you money. Honda dealerships charge so damn much for any type of service/installation, that it isn't worth it. To change front pads and rotors they would probably charge you like $600-700, where a normal garage might charge $300-400 with OEM Honda parts. So $600-100 gift certificate is still a rip off.
These gift certificates sent to you by the service dept are just a ploy to try to get you to spend money where you wouldn't have. Get a normal mechanic to install your rotors and pads, or look on team-integra.net or in a helms manual and do it yourself.
Antifreeze/Coolant
Oil Filter
Oil Drain Plug Washers
Valve cover gasket kit
In other words, things you will need anyway, so that it will save you money. Honda dealerships charge so damn much for any type of service/installation, that it isn't worth it. To change front pads and rotors they would probably charge you like $600-700, where a normal garage might charge $300-400 with OEM Honda parts. So $600-100 gift certificate is still a rip off.
These gift certificates sent to you by the service dept are just a ploy to try to get you to spend money where you wouldn't have. Get a normal mechanic to install your rotors and pads, or look on team-integra.net or in a helms manual and do it yourself.
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holy ****! the labor really is not that difficult or involved. do it yourself man.
as for the $100, i would spend it on parts for a timing belt change, but obviously it depends on where your car is at in its life.
holy ****! the labor really is not that difficult or involved. do it yourself man.
as for the $100, i would spend it on parts for a timing belt change, but obviously it depends on where your car is at in its life.
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In other words, things you will need anyway, so that it will save you money. Honda dealerships charge so damn much for any type of service/installation, that it isn't worth it. </TD></TR></TABLE>
That's subjective. It may be worth it to someone who wants their cars maintained but do not have the time nor interest delving into the details of how the car works. Some people actually have a life beyond maintaining an integra
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by purplegsr »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">To change front pads and rotors they would probably charge you like $600-700, where a normal garage might charge $300-400 with OEM Honda parts. So $600-100 gift certificate is still a rip off.</TD></TR></TABLE>
How often does one change rotors on an integra? I'm guessing you were quoted that much for this service from a dealer to be making this statement, no?
In other words, things you will need anyway, so that it will save you money. Honda dealerships charge so damn much for any type of service/installation, that it isn't worth it. </TD></TR></TABLE>
That's subjective. It may be worth it to someone who wants their cars maintained but do not have the time nor interest delving into the details of how the car works. Some people actually have a life beyond maintaining an integra
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by purplegsr »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">To change front pads and rotors they would probably charge you like $600-700, where a normal garage might charge $300-400 with OEM Honda parts. So $600-100 gift certificate is still a rip off.</TD></TR></TABLE>
How often does one change rotors on an integra? I'm guessing you were quoted that much for this service from a dealer to be making this statement, no?
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Re: tegraLS97 (2001 Integra GSR)
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Oh well, does anyone have any thoughts on what I should buy with the $100 gift certificate? </TD></TR></TABLE>
Definitely spend it on quaility honda/acura parts that you can't find at the local autozone. You'll get more bang for your free buck that way since dealership service departments have crazy hourly rates. Even if you don't do your own work, you can get much better rates at a mom&pops shop or even a franchise shop like midas. Or I can send you $25 cash for it...............j/k
Oh well, does anyone have any thoughts on what I should buy with the $100 gift certificate?
</TD></TR></TABLE>Definitely spend it on quaility honda/acura parts that you can't find at the local autozone. You'll get more bang for your free buck that way since dealership service departments have crazy hourly rates. Even if you don't do your own work, you can get much better rates at a mom&pops shop or even a franchise shop like midas. Or I can send you $25 cash for it
...............j/k
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Re: Dealership question... (2001 Integra GSR)
How many miles on your 2001 GSR would help us out with recommendations
if you have 30-60k range
Complete Tranny Flush + Honda MTF
or
Valve Adjustment
if you have 30-60k range
Complete Tranny Flush + Honda MTF
or
Valve Adjustment
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Re: tegraLS97 (IntEGNYC)
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That's subjective. It may be worth it to someone who wants their cars maintained but do not have the time nor interest delving into the details of how the car works. Some people actually have a life beyond maintaining an integra
How often does one change rotors on an integra? I'm guessing you were quoted that much for this service from a dealer to be making this statement, no?</TD></TR></TABLE>
You're right, that is subjective, but I meant that even if he didn't want to work on the car himself, he already has the parts, so he could go to any neighborhood shop and get a better labor rate than any Honda dealership.
As for the quote, my parents (for some reason) just got the front rotors and brakes done at a Honda dealership in CA for $700. The car you ask? A 91 Accord DX. I was appalled to say the least!
That's subjective. It may be worth it to someone who wants their cars maintained but do not have the time nor interest delving into the details of how the car works. Some people actually have a life beyond maintaining an integra
How often does one change rotors on an integra? I'm guessing you were quoted that much for this service from a dealer to be making this statement, no?</TD></TR></TABLE>
You're right, that is subjective, but I meant that even if he didn't want to work on the car himself, he already has the parts, so he could go to any neighborhood shop and get a better labor rate than any Honda dealership.
As for the quote, my parents (for some reason) just got the front rotors and brakes done at a Honda dealership in CA for $700. The car you ask? A 91 Accord DX. I was appalled to say the least!
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