$189 for a b1 service??? - Page 3 - GreenHybrid

giantquesadilla · #21 (**permalink**) 10-06-2007, 10:00 PM

Thanks Matt. I won't go to fuller honda.

burningstar · #22 (**permalink**) 10-10-2007, 09:58 AM

Okey, so if u do the oil change/rotation yourself or take it to a non-honda mechanic, what about the computer part? does the computer automatically know it's been serviced? or does the mechanic have to "tell it"?

Orient Express · #23 (**permalink**) 10-10-2007, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by burningstar

Okey, so if u do the oil change/rotation yourself or take it to a non-honda mechanic, what about the computer part? does the computer automatically know it's been serviced? or does the mechanic have to "tell it"?

Have your read your owners manual to find the answer to your question yet?

ChrisG · #24 (**permalink**) 10-10-2007, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by burningstar

Okey, so if u do the oil change/rotation yourself or take it to a non-honda mechanic, what about the computer part? does the computer automatically know it's been serviced? or does the mechanic have to "tell it"?

It shows in the manual how to reset the oil percentage to 100% after you change the oil. I took it to my dealer to rotate the tires because they also will look for recalls and software updates from Honda to keep your car and computer system running with the latest things from Honda. It also keeps a record about service/warranty upkeep. But even $100 for the B1 service seems way out of line. As I said earlier, my dealer charged me $17.00 to rotate the tires, inspection and check out the computer system while I changed the oil. I think their oil service is $19.95.

Orient Express · #25 (**permalink**) 10-10-2007, 04:04 PM

My I suggest that you get an account on Honda Owner Link

After you sign up and input your cars VIN, your personalized page will keep you up to date on recalls, SW updates, maintenance reminders, etc. for your particular car.

robwestcott · #26 (**permalink**) 10-26-2007, 12:03 PM

b1 service in bloomington indiana = $60

noflash · #27 (**permalink**) 10-26-2007, 12:06 PM

$45 at my local independent Honda/Acura shop.

arbittan · #28 (**permalink**) 10-26-2007, 12:27 PM

Honda is starting to follow the maintenance schedule of the luxury brand market. In a nut shell, it is better for the consumer. My Mercedes cost me $350.00 for Service A, which to me was awesome ( 12,000 mile oil change intervals).

My Acura MDX at the time, which didn't follow the new schedule, would cost me over $300.00 a year for service and maintenance.

As long as you are taking the car in at 6,000 mile intervals or every 6 months which I assume is Honda's way of utilizing a maintenance schedule, you should be fine. But you should pay either or less than what 3 oil changes will cost you normally. (example $30.00x3=$90.00 every six months).

For some, it may just be a normal oil and tire rotation. For others, it might mean software updates and other important warranty related things.

In MD the mechanic shop rate is $85.00 per hour. The number of hours is not calculated by the shop but by the book. This part is tightly regulated.

Another thing Honda needs to do with the Hybrid is take time to remove the plastic cover over the oil pan. Replace damaged clips, wash/vac car, test drive it, and numerous safety checks.