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Screwed up the brakes so badly that they needed to cut all the rotors and get new pads.
Trouble is, 10,000 miles later, my brakes are not only shot again, I need all 4 new rotors! (that = $950 btw).
Make sure you get and keep copies of all your work - you might need it for the eventual class-action suit :-)
I just started a thread that's specific to the 2004+ accord brake problems. It'd be good to put your 2 cents in.
Good luck!
dd
Of course, Brakes are the only thing that they don't replace under warranty, so now I'm out another $950 for the rotor job.
I started a new forum dealing with 2004+ Accord brake problems specifically. You should keep us posted of your findings, and good luck!
About driving style 'warping' brakes, that's horse hooey. None of my other various Honda, Toyotas, and Mopars have ever needed brakes like this car.
There's a TSB on the Accord brakes up to '03, but they're feigning ignorance on the '04 on up. I guess free brake jobs were eating into the bottom line.
I started a separate forum specific to 04+ Accords and their brake problems. Possibly check there for more input.
We might not be alone on this one.
Good luck!
dd
Anyway, when I went to pick up the car this afternoon, the car was not in the area where the service cars usually are. It was way in the back on the other side of the dealership.
After getting it home, I noticed it had a ding on the rear bumper from being struck by another vehicle. Either that or someone driving my car backed into another car. I could clearly see the license plate screw marks on my car.
I called the service dept and they said they are not responsible. Tomorrow I will go and talk to the svc manager.
So should the dealer have to fix it? Are they responsible?
I believe they should be!
What has been the experience of others with regard to this?
Thanks in advance for you comments.
P.S. I have a 2003 Accord EX-L with about 65K miles.
Just wondering how to approach this with the dealer.
I notice that the "Service Requ'd" light is blinking for a few seconds after the car's ignition is turned on, and then goes off.
What's that all about?
Yes, I know there is an easy way to turn that message off, BUT one thing that bothers me is, since I purchased the EXTENDED WARRANTY, is that I have to be more careful about maintenance and service schedule, and to prevent any chance of Honda denying a warranty claim in the future -- I have to go by the book ....
...Which I won't mind that much, but I am not happy to visit my dealer every couple thousand miles, and make him RICH on my expense.... Those "service visits" to the dealership is what makes them so HAPPY.... A friend of mine was asked to pay $275 for an oil change, tire rotation and some "inspections"....
Most Honda dealers have a set price express oil change. The ones near me run about $29, for the normal oil/filter/lube and fluid inspections. Tire rotation obviously costs more, but shouldn't be too expensive. In any case, you can do that (or the oil change for that matter) at another shop if you want. No requirement to use a dealer.
Make sure to review the owners manual, and know what you want done before you arrive, and have them do just that work. SOme dealers will try to pack on a bunch of marginally useful, but certainly overpriced, extras, which might be what happened to your friend. Or, it was a major service interval, and they really did more work (change other fluids, etc.).
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
if you have a navigation system, then another possibility might be the plastic casing.
Keep in mind that people, including Honda service people, seem to think that Honda brake pads aren't the greatest. I was told that I'd have to have them replaced around 35K. I've had one warped rotar (at about 16-18K) replaced under warranty, and I've had continuing squeaks. I had the squeaks looked at. Everything supposedly checked out fine. I'll have them look at it again next time I'm in for my oil change.
You want to go by the book right? The most important book for you to read is your owner's manual. Seriously.
---Yes, that is my point. If you purchase the extended warranty you have to REALLY go by the book, and perform every maintenance scheduled in the book religiously, so that Honda doesn't have any excuse to deny coverage in the futrure.
What I will do is perform all those (or at least most of them) at my local Shell station, as long as I keep detailed receipt of everything.
Would you agree with me?
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
No requirement to use a dealer.
-- Yes. See my other post, above.
My Odyssey has the oil life indicator, and in similar use to the Accord, it calls for the oil change at around 5K, so I plan to use that for the Accord also. Actually 6 months, which will come first for the Accord.
2 oil changes a year isn't going to break the bank!
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
also i believe that regular maintenance performed at a dealership is an advantage if and when someone is looking at a "goodwill repair" scenario.
also - i believe my dealership and their techs know more about my vehicle than oil change "chains" or local service stations. if something is truly wrong with the vehicle i have not noticed, i think there's better likelyhood of it being detected during regular service than at other locations (and like i said - that i didn't notice).
i also desire to use OEM parts for Filters and Fluids.
this is not to say i wouldn't bring a vehicle to an independant specializing in the make of vehicle(s) i drive. i have done so in the past.
it's just that considering many factors, for me personally, the dealership is the way to go; plus i have established a relationship and trust with the dealership.
Well, yes it is cheaper.
Yeah, you have to take the time out of your saturday to do it, but you have to take time to go down to the dealer and wait, or deal with drop off/pick up. DYI is on your time schedule, an appointment is on the dealer's.
I'm not saying everyone should do it, I'm not saying I'm going to do it. I'm asking if anyone has done it and ran into problems?
I would NOT do it myself, simply because down the road, especially if you've purchased the extended warranty, those receipts from an established car-service shop (that I keep) are IMPORTANT, if not CRUCIAL.
Why give Honda an excuse to deny coverage?
Besides, I think if you read your manual (or the warranty book), it says there something about servicing your car at a Honda dealership OR at an accredited (or whatever terminology is used) car repair shop. Which really makes sense...
Is this urban legend or has anyone been denied a warranty repair because they performed their own scheduled maintenance? Everyone seems really worried to touch their car.
...I hear you, man. Especially when the local Honda dlr gets 28 American for oil/filter change.
...I'd appreciate some comments on the AIR filter....my Solara was a walk in the park to change.....
but the AV6 6M coupe........I just don't know......
..ez..
-- I have not heard of such a situation, but it wouldn't be a surprise if an engine under warranty is destroyed, and Honda claims you didn't change the oil on time... I'd be more prudent and do oil changes at an established place, where I can get their official, dated receipts.
The extra expense of NOT doing it myself is worth it.
But that's me.
Yikes. I pay $22 every time (economy serivce, not full) with my 10% off coupon; without it I think it's less than $24...$23.81 sounds like what I paid last time.
Shop other dealers, you might find better prices.
http://www.helminc.com/helm/homepage.asp?r=
....I guess nothing is really set in stone these days....
..but I don't see DIY air filter service addressed in the OM........ Am I missing something?
..is this difficult??? (predecessor to my AV6 6M - Solara - was DIY duck soup.........)
..ez..
http://www.helminc.com/helm/welcome_select_oem.asp?Style=&mscsid=H00C0J3DKSBC8J6- J3P6M8GCXCR585XG7
cool. and tks for the link too..
..ez..
Check on Ebay for "used" manuals. The mechanics probably buy the electronic version of the manual operating from their LAN server in the dealership-or an up-to-the-day version on the network from Honda. But DVDs are out there for sale-cheaper than paper version from Helm. But I have bought Helm for all cars I've owned other than a couple that were enough like previous versions I didn't need the new one.
2014 Malibu 2LT, 2015 Cruze 2LT,
Honda heats up much faster than my Ford Escape when remote start is used on both. It's been many years when the heater had to be off to help heat up the car fast...computer takes care of it now...also makes your car easy to find in a parking lot...if you leave the light switch on...voila...there she is!
In the summertime, your auto will be cooled down by the time you get into it!
Any engines using the CVT transmission stay at the same RPM anyway no matter what you do to the throttle.
I was a bit negative on Remote Start until I put it on my last two vehicles. It's also a nice way to leave your auto running when you stop into a store...keeps the heat or cold where you want it...it is becoming a nice comfort feature. To me it is a nice feature.
Anyone else have this? Any comments would be appreciated.
Thanks.