Tegger <tegger@tegger.c0m> wrote in
news:Xns9A5AC7C2A915Ategger@207.14.116.130:

> 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.

Hmm, good points.

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

Right. My Integra turned 10 in December and I've been really
happy with it considering its age. I'm working on countering the
perception that a "luxury" car will be more expensive to repair...one
counterpoint is that if it's better quality it won't need repairs so
often...

> 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.

Really? Didn't know that. I would have thought they wouldn't allow
brands to cross, in terms of factory parts and such. Thanks.


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