Does anyone have a recommendation for a LOS ANGELES (I'm in the Northeast part, but flexible) INDEPENDENT AUTO Mechanic?

My local Honda Dealer is quoting me $350 for B123, which is just too high for me. I can't do any of the work myself, but I'm looking for a non-dealer referral.

I have a 2007 HOnda Civic Hybrid!

2007 Honda Civic Hybrid
Bought in Valencia, CA
Sunday, Feb 18, 2007
I'm still in shock...

What's B123?

B123...i don't have the manual with me right now, but basically its oil change, tire rotation, and gadget checking; plus tranny flush & fill.

No hybrid owners go to an indy mechanic? everyone goes to a dealer?

2007 Honda Civic Hybrid
Bought in Valencia, CA
Sunday, Feb 18, 2007
I'm still in shock...

I've made three trips to the dealer thus far:
- DC bus cap recall
- Steering wheel recall
- A123 service.

The dealer I went to (Marysville Honda, Marysville OH) did it for about $240, if I remember right, which covered all fluids, filters, etc, and the happiness of not having to tear the whole thing apart myself. Regular maintenance (oil, oil filter, tire rotation, and alignment) gets done either personally, or at an NTB down the street where I know the guys.

Someday I might even beat that wascally kenny!

No whammies... no whammies... no whammies...

yellow pages? google? word of mouth? pennysaver ad? call other dealers for better quote? bbb?

Note to Self: Stay out of assist!

I have tried Yelp and google to no avail. I didnt find anything pertaining to hybrids or civic hybrids. Thats why i came to green hybrid. It used 2b a helpful site. and of course it has people who drive hybrids. oh well.

2007 Honda Civic Hybrid
Bought in Valencia, CA
Sunday, Feb 18, 2007
I'm still in shock...

Did you try calling mechanics or you gave up because it's not on Yelp? And what makes you think everyone here is in california?

Really any independent should be able to do those things for you. I can recommend you one here but I don't think you want to drive to Pennsylvania. As long as they understand that the vehicle has to have the proper fluids such as synthetic 0-20w oil and are not messing with the hybrid system itself they should be fine. I do those services myself and am not Honda trained or mechanically inclined.

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Don't Click Here!

I've always gone to the dealer, which has been easy since all oil changes were covered for two years and the only other service required in the 24,600 miles i've driven so far is the B1 service. You might try the various dealers in NE Los Angeles, and I imagine there are many, or an independent, reputable firm that works with Hondas. Most of the people here are a helpful lot, though we are spread across North America and around the world.

1978 Plymouth Horizon - 165,527 miles, still the longest lasting
1985 Dodge Daytona - 62,500 miles and the transmission gave out
1991 Mazda Protoge - A very good car
1997 Ford Contour - This one saved my life in a driver side impact accident
2000 Pontiac Grand Am - I have a bulls eye painted somewhere, this one was rear-ended
2004 Civic Hybrid - My first Honda, My first Hybrid, ran 88,300 miles before the tax rebates came calling
2007 Civic Hybrid - Going strong and a joy to drive
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I want to know too! I know in the bay area they have luscious garage.

Former Honda riceboy in hybrid training



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