ahussain

Hey guys, just bought a 2004 Honda Civic EX, 120k miles. I got it inspected and this is what the Honda Dealership Service station quoted me, before taxes I kid you not:

Air cleaner element - $49.95
Cabin ait filter/HEPA micro filter $98.85
Brake fluid flush $153.95
Valve adjustment $208.95
Alignment $94.95
Spark plugs $219.95
Transmission Fluid Service $115.95

These prices seem absurd. What do you guys think? I'm sure a lot of these thing can be DIY, any suggestions?

ezone

Prices look high for the area I'm in.
Prices might be average for a metro area.
Prices are probably average for your area.


If you can't DIY, then you pay someone else to do the work.
You are always free to shop around.

I'm surprised they didn't write a timing belt job on the list.
Also, looks like they went for the gravy maintenance services. No mention of real problems or issues?

xRiCeBoYx

iTrader: (22)

Cabin filter for $100..? Holy. Crap. What a rip. Buy the $20 filter and it takes MAYBE 5 minutes to swap out...

ezone

I'm selling glasses of lemonade for $1,000,000.
You might think it's a rip, but I only need to sell ONE glass.

eastsider

Yeah, that and engine coolant replacement due at 120k miles/10 yrs.

xRiCeBoYx

iTrader: (22)

SOLD! The sweetest Nigerian prince said he'd give me a lot of money. I just gotta wait for those funds to arrive in my bank account. I'll keep you posted

ahussain

They did include the timing belt, but previous owner had it done at 105k miles so told them I didnt need it. Im planning of doing Spark plugs, Filters, and tran fluid myself. And no, had the multipoint test and everything besides the mentioned passed.

lowlife9

mother of god $219.95 for spark plugs, somebody get op a torque wrench and manual ASAP.

Ralphalph

Wow those prices are absurd. I guess you know what dealership to avoid? Pretty sure I changed the spark plugs in my '02, with OEM platinum, for $80, including the tools. It seriously takes 10 minutes if you don't know what you are doing, 5 if you do.