Steve Yates <steve@srtware.com> wrote in
news:Xns9A5A664CC9CFstevesrtwarecom@216.196.97.136 :

> A friend of mine is debating between an Accord and an Acura
> TL (both
> used), and has made a few comments about Acuras being more expensive
> to repair since it's a more expensive car. I'm wondering what
> people's experience has been with that?
>


Honda and Acura dealers are independent companies. They have no connection
with Honda corporate other than owning a Honda or Acura franchise. They are
free to set prices wherever they want and sell whatever parts and service
they want. This means other dealerships are competition to them, so there's
an incentive to keep prices in line.

Phone around for specific quotes from local dealers. Things like brake
work, oil changes, timing belts, mufflers; routine stuff.

I think you'll find the prices are very close, if not identical.

Of course, your friend cannot compare a 4-cylinder Accord with a V6 TL; he
must compare apples to apples.

In any case, your friend can have his Acura serviced at a Honda dealer or
vice versa. He will receive identical parts and service regardless.



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