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Sun, 27 May 2007 15:51:35 +0000

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Sun, 27 May 2007 01:28:24 +0000

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By: Tyler

Tyler — Fri, 25 May 2007 12:57:08 +0000

What a joke! Never go to a “stealership.” You may think it gives you peace-of-mind but they are no better than the local shop around the corner. Plus, you got screwed over with the timing belt/water pump. They are good for 105k on Honda’s. You had plenty of time on it, but now you just have to get it done sooner if you keep the car. Good thing you didn’t get a rip-off battery from them and rotors! I can’t believe $900 for rotors!!!! They are about $30/ea at Autozone! Makes me sick. It’s no wonder car dealerships are everywhere – naive people pay these prices and make them rich!

By: Jon @ TheMoneyMythos

Jon @ TheMoneyMythos — Fri, 25 May 2007 12:27:01 +0000

Sorry to hear about your problems! I had a similar problem, though not quite so expensive. My brakes had been squeaking for months, and finally started even grinding. By the time I went for service, they had already been damaged enough for me to need to replace the motors. A $20 brake pad change turned into a $300 service.

If anything, it taught me to keep up with regular maintenance, especially for a car that I hope to keep for ten years.

I also agree about the dealer thing though. It may cost more, but when I brought my car to a local job, I got charged for an inspection that was never performed, and am wondering whether they really replaced the battery or not.

By: Suresh

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By: Ben

Ben — Fri, 25 May 2007 05:23:05 +0000

I hope you paid with a rewards credit card!

One other thing, sometimes that EVAP leak that causes your check engine light to come on can be caused by a loose gas cap. I know because I paid $50 once for a diagnostic check that turned out to just be the loose gas cap.

By: Flexo

Flexo — Fri, 25 May 2007 02:41:49 +0000

This seems pretty high — even for a dealer! My Civic’s approaching 80,000 and I want to get the regularly scheduled service. I know they’ll try to hit me up for a G as it’s been a while… I’ve been taking it to Pep Boys for cheaper service.