I for one dont pay any of these vampires/dealers to do simple things like change my oil, air filter, and definately any inspections. I obtained a pamphlet of all the things that dealer does during the service schedules and it looks to me like almost everything can be done at home with the exception of tire rotation, brake replacement, tranny fluid replacement, replace serpentine belts, and adjust valve clearances; fortunately the last 3 are not very often: 100,000+km at least.

Also, for those of you experts and DIY enthusiasts out there you can do spark plugs and coolant flushes yourselves or at least learn how, I did and it wasnt that hard to do so. At least you can choose which plugs you can use, i already have my sights on Iradiums which are supposed to be better than platinums (the ones currently installed on the HCH according to a honda rep near my home).


BTW, what the heck does brake service mean as part of schedule B? someone had mentioned it to me that they service it by grinding it even thinner to lessen the life of your brakes so they can rip you off with premature brake wear. I guess the best way to tell if your brake needs replacement is to check the pad with your own eyes and see if they are no less than 1/8" thick or when you hear a loud shrieking sound everytime step on the brakes; then it's time to replace everything including front rotors, pads, and rear drums and shoes.