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I got 30k on my 03 civic. Ex manual. question is, should i take my car for the maintaiance for the local shop or to the dealer ? dealer is asking for $250.00 for this and local shop will do the same thing for $150.00 but the question is. i have extended warranty on this car for 75k miles. if something happens in the future, and have to get this fixed, can dealer void the warranty ? what you think ? where should i take my car for the Maintainance. Please advise, Thanks

 
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Maintenance is not required. At 30k, the only thing that might need to be done is brake fluid change (every 3 yrs), and maybe tranny fluid. Take it to the cheaper place but find out what they do first.

 
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everyone is different on what they would do.... i personally would take it to the honda dealer (even if it cost more, and just had that service done) because they can argue since they didn't do the service that whatever is wrong with it in the future, is not their fault. they work on our cars day in & day out, so they know exactly what to do with them. i'd rather be safe then sorry. to each his or her own, do what you like....

 
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i agree with rckdrmr but you can take it anywhere you want, just keep your receipts.

 
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Take it to the car dealer. Like mentioned, they know what they're doing and have seen probably already know a lot of the common problems. It's a little more pricey, but it will keep your car running like the day you got it in the long run.

 
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take it to honda but just have the tranny and brake fluids done.. none of the other stuff is worth doing till about 50k-60k.. unless you race it or have money to throw away, then you may wanna do the full service done..

 
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when i had my 01, i had honda perform all services, even if they werent needed. my car was taken care of to perfection. i just wished i had sold it as it was and not spend 8 hrs turning back to stock. sometimes i miss her

 
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About a month ago, I took in my g/f's 03 EX coupe for it's 30K maintenance. It was around $25.

 
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$25? What did they do?

 
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Actual total was $23.85

From the ticket, they did the 10K maintenance. After paying, I noticed this and asked why it was not the 30K. They said it was the same.

Customer requests 10,000 mile maintenance service.
Do not rotate tires - - Do not change oil & filter
Requested maintenance service.
Front brakes 8/32 and rear 5/32. Filled fluids and testdrove.

Job #1 total labor and parts 19.95
Shop supplies 3.79
Tax .11

I did not have them rotate the tires. I can do that at home for free. The oil and filter did not need changed at the time.

 
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yeah i am bout to hit 32 k and i'm gonna be changing the tranny fluid. i plan on taking it in for a service to the dealer at probably 50k

 
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So what exactly did they do for $23.85 ?

I'm guessing that Front brakes 8/32 and rear 5/32 is to pump your tires??? and top off fluids? Is this all they did for $23.85? Dealers will sell you unthinkable service for quick cash.

 
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30k i hear gearbox