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I've been having my dealer do just about everything on my 2007 HCH since new, although I just let my regular service place (for about 15 years on other cars) put in new brake pads/machine rotors.
I know not to let any AC work be done by an independent, and my regular service place isn't really experienced in hybrids for oil changes or other real engine work, but that should leave much that I can avoid the dealer for.
In general, what am I safe having him do vs. the dealer? What about engine mounts, which I do need?
I know not to let any AC work be done by an independent, and my regular service place isn't really experienced in hybrids for oil changes or other real engine work, but that should leave much that I can avoid the dealer for.
In general, what am I safe having him do vs. the dealer? What about engine mounts, which I do need?
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Look for local repair shops that specialize in Honda / Acura repairs. I found one in my area that consists of mostly X Honda Dealership Mechanics. There service on AC was good and much cheeper.
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and my regular service place isn't really experienced in hybrids for oil changes
You trusted your mechanic to do the brakes, and your life depends on those brakes!
Oil change is straightforward, like every other ordinary oil change. Nothing special except for the oil.
Four quarts of 0w20 oil, easily available if one does a little looking, and the filter used is the same as any other Honda.
or other real engine work,
You shouldn't ever need "real engine work" if you take care of the engine properly, it's a HONDA fergawdsakes.
LOL
Actually, they have been damn reliable here. VERY few issues with the engine in the Hybrid IMO.
Basic maintenance as per your owners manual (also see "maintenance minder"), dealer parts for most parts, and common sense-- goes a long way.
If CVT trans: I recommend to service the trans every 30,000 miles, or even more frequently....Again, with the correct CVT fluid from a Honda dealer.
What about engine mounts, which I do need?
I haven't had to replace any mounts in a Hybrid Civic, just the regular Civic.
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Dealer Price on Transmission Mount was $505 (Independent on Motor Mount, $489), Dealer on Bushings $540 with alignment (Independent didn't suggest). Thoughts? Fair pricing?
I will absolutely do what's necessary - planning on keeping another 2 years, as I have the California 10 year IMA Warranty and will sell at about 9 months short of that.
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my regular independent mechanic said Right Mount was collapsed and needed replacement. Just checked my old receipts - dealer had replaced "side engine mount" in 4/14 at 92.8K
along with Compliance Bushings
Fair pricing?
You can look up your own parts prices on any of several dealer websites.
http://www.hondaautomotiveparts.com/
http://estore.honda.com/
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