"Scott" <scott@scott.com> wrote in message
news:118q610eemnr981@corp.supernews.com...
> Hi,
>
> I've just bought a 1997 Civic 1.5 LS. It has full Honda stamped service
> history up to 60,000 miles but 66,000 mile service was missed (optional
> service anyway). It's now 70,000 miles and so due for the big 72,000 mile
> service, and my question is would it be ok to take it to my mechanic who
> doesn't specialise in Hondas (but is very experienced generally) or should
> I take it to a Honda garage (who will probably charge me at least double
> the price). I am on a very tight budget and would just like to know if I
> would be making a big mistake not taking it to a Honda garage? What is the
> benefit of taking it to a Honda garage and paying a lot more than may be
> necessary?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Scott

If you have a trusted mechanic, go to him. Good mechanics have contacts to
get them through unfamiliar areas and know enough to send you to a
specialist when they're over their heads.

Mike