I need to get my car serviced for 30,000 miles. I don't have the means to do all of this myself.
Currently I'm at $439 to do the following:
-Replace engine oil and filter using genuine Honda filter, install new bolt washer
-Top off fluids (except brake fluid)
-Perform 19 point inspection (Incl: battery test, brake wear, tire wear, ext. lights, etc...)
-Test drive vehicle
-Rotate tires; cross rotate non-directional tires/wheels, check and set tire pressure, visually check for wear and condition
-Install fuel additives
-Inspect front and rear brakes
-Check pads and discs for wear, inspect for cracks, grooves, etc.
-Remove rear brake drums, visually check brake linings for cracking, glazing, contamination and check for wear
-Inspect calipers and wheel cylinders for hydraulic leaks
-Check brake hoses and lines
-Inspect master cylinder, proportioning control valve and ABS modulator for damage and leakage
-Check parking brake adjustment and operation, additional cost for adjustment
-Inspect tie-rod ends, steering gearbox, rack boots for impact damage and cracked or torn rubber boots
-check steering linkage for looseness
-Check fluid lines for damage and leaks
-Inspect suspension components for damage
-Check ball joint boots for deterioration and damage
-Inspect driveshaft boots for cracks, check boot bends for tightness
-Check all fluid levels and condition: discolouration, contamination and visually check for leaks
-Inspect exhaust system for damage and leaks
-Inspect fuel lines and connections for looseness, cracks, deterioration and leaks
-Replace front windshield wiper inserts (complete blade assemblies extra)
-Lubricate all hinges, locks and latches. Service window runs and rubber window seals
-Check exterior lights and controls for proper operation and illumination
-Check for noisy valves, additional cost for adjustment
-Inspect drive belts for cracks and damage. Adjust if needed
-Replace cabin dust and pollen filter
-Replace engine air cleaner element
-Replace automatic/manual transmission fluid, install new drain plug washer
-Replace copper tipped spark plugs (6 cylinder extra) - Not on the 120,000 mile service
I'm definitely looking for a much cheaper option than this. What's the standard time frame people do for this and what's a good price to pay for this?
2003 Honda Civic Si
Some of this stuff I think I can do without (aren't spark plugs 100,000?) and some I can do myself, but to have this done elsewhere other than the dealership, what should I be looking at?
Currently I'm at $439 to do the following:
-Replace engine oil and filter using genuine Honda filter, install new bolt washer
-Top off fluids (except brake fluid)
-Perform 19 point inspection (Incl: battery test, brake wear, tire wear, ext. lights, etc...)
-Test drive vehicle
-Rotate tires; cross rotate non-directional tires/wheels, check and set tire pressure, visually check for wear and condition
-Install fuel additives
-Inspect front and rear brakes
-Check pads and discs for wear, inspect for cracks, grooves, etc.
-Remove rear brake drums, visually check brake linings for cracking, glazing, contamination and check for wear
-Inspect calipers and wheel cylinders for hydraulic leaks
-Check brake hoses and lines
-Inspect master cylinder, proportioning control valve and ABS modulator for damage and leakage
-Check parking brake adjustment and operation, additional cost for adjustment
-Inspect tie-rod ends, steering gearbox, rack boots for impact damage and cracked or torn rubber boots
-check steering linkage for looseness
-Check fluid lines for damage and leaks
-Inspect suspension components for damage
-Check ball joint boots for deterioration and damage
-Inspect driveshaft boots for cracks, check boot bends for tightness
-Check all fluid levels and condition: discolouration, contamination and visually check for leaks
-Inspect exhaust system for damage and leaks
-Inspect fuel lines and connections for looseness, cracks, deterioration and leaks
-Replace front windshield wiper inserts (complete blade assemblies extra)
-Lubricate all hinges, locks and latches. Service window runs and rubber window seals
-Check exterior lights and controls for proper operation and illumination
-Check for noisy valves, additional cost for adjustment
-Inspect drive belts for cracks and damage. Adjust if needed
-Replace cabin dust and pollen filter
-Replace engine air cleaner element
-Replace automatic/manual transmission fluid, install new drain plug washer
-Replace copper tipped spark plugs (6 cylinder extra) - Not on the 120,000 mile service
I'm definitely looking for a much cheaper option than this. What's the standard time frame people do for this and what's a good price to pay for this?
2003 Honda Civic Si
Some of this stuff I think I can do without (aren't spark plugs 100,000?) and some I can do myself, but to have this done elsewhere other than the dealership, what should I be looking at?
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