Quick car sevicing ...
 

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I think we will be needing new pads front and back on our Civic (2007) at its next service (about 5 weeks).

Honda have fixed pricing on these at £95 F & £95 R.

Seems a bit dear to me.

Before I go phoning all and sundry just wanted to sound it out here.

BTW DIY isn't an option for me on these 🙁


 
Posted : 19/05/2011 1:39 pm
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Call a local quick fit sort of place for a comparison


 
Posted : 19/05/2011 1:43 pm
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Find a local independent garage and call them.


 
Posted : 19/05/2011 1:45 pm
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Hmmm.

Kwick Fit £146 F&R 😕

Will try an independent now ...


 
Posted : 19/05/2011 1:48 pm
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Kwick Fit £146 F&R

At least you know the premium now
is it worth the extra £44 for the main dealer to you?


 
Posted : 19/05/2011 1:56 pm
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Pads £25-30 a set. £40 for fitting.
Honda stealer prices seem a bit steep, but I'd say Kwik Fir are close to being reasonable prices.
Why is DIY not an option? Warranty?


 
Posted : 19/05/2011 1:57 pm
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Warranty and never done it before 😳

Plus you should hear the howl from the discs on my MTBs 😆


 
Posted : 19/05/2011 2:02 pm
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When you call the independent dealer tell them it is under warranty and ask them to quote on fitting manufacturer-recommended pads then.


 
Posted : 19/05/2011 2:05 pm
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Local guy now concentrating only Jags 🙁

Was happy doing our W plate 206 but nothing newer 🙁


 
Posted : 19/05/2011 2:05 pm
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If you're on the isle of wight I'll do it for much cheapness. However the ferry fare may negate any savings to be had....


 
Posted : 19/05/2011 3:01 pm
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Are Kwik-fit still offering free pads for as long as you own the car? Is it a keeper?


 
Posted : 19/05/2011 3:03 pm
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Honda have fixed pricing on these at £95 F & £95 R

That's not bad if they have fancy electronic procedures and you can't do it properly yourself. My Passat needs FEPs to change the rear, and that cost me £90 or something including the pads.


 
Posted : 19/05/2011 3:21 pm

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