Honda Car Forum

In article <d6li9m$pi$9@newsmaster.cc.columbia.edu>, Alex Rodriguez
<adr5@columbia.edu> wrote:

> In article <118q610eemnr981@corp.supernews.com>, scott@scott.com says...
> >
> >
> >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?
>
> If by Honda garage you mean a Honda dealer, don't bother. You should take
> it to an independent garage that specializes in Hondas. You will save money
> and get service from someone who specializes in Hondas.
> -------------
> Alex

Alex,
That's great advice for most people. However, millions of people live in
small towns that do not have a mechanic that has an independent garage
that specializes in Hondas. Don't you think that those people should get
their service done at a Honda dealership? I should note that we have such
a mechanic in my town. The only problem is that he is so busy that it
takes him forever to get around to working on the various vehicles setting
outside his shop. I can get my service work done at the local Honda
dealership much quicker since they
have 4 service advisors that set up appointment times for the customers.
The independent mechanic does not handle it that way--he just says--"bring
in your car and I'll work on it whenever I can find the time".
Jason

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