[Spridgets] No LBC - Honda Dealer Service Ripoff

[corvallis at peoplepc.com]

When they first went to these extreme plug change intervals, the plugs were
gluing themselves into the head. Has this changed?  ...bill in oregon
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From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of rrengineer
@dslextreme.com
Sent: Sunday, April 04, 2010 6:57 PM
To: Spridget
Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC - Honda Dealer Service Ripoff

Just had the major service done on my 2004 Accord right after i made the
last payment on it.  I want it to stay running well for a while so i can
feel what it's like to NOT make payments on something for my regular
everyday car for a while.  I asked the dealer while I was there waht was
included in the service and was told brake fluid, coolant, transmission oil
(I have a 5 speed) filters, engine oil would all be changed with some things
like the radiator being flushed out, etc.  What I did not hear was anything
about changing spark plugs.  I asked why and was told it was not included.
Well, the car has gone 118,000 miles, so it's probably about time for it's
first spark plug change,  I asked how much for this service.  I was told
$170.00!  I asked what the Hell costs that much for a spark plug change.  I
was told the plugs were Iridium and cost $23.95 each.  That's $95.80 for the
plugs plus $7.66 tax and that makes it over 66 bucks for labor.  Needless to
say I said no thanks.  My Sprite has taught me a few things about
maintenance and changing plugs was one of the first things any of us learn
to do.  I went out and bought the plugs on line for $36 for 4 plugs plus
shipping and I will change them myself for a total savings of $130!  Looks
like I am going to start getting my hands dirty under the hood of my Accord
more often.
Mike MacLean
60 Sprite
56 BN2
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