2001 Accord maintenance question / concern ...

Yup. At least you asked them what you're getting for $400. Most people
I know just take it to the dealer blindly and let them do all kinds of
unnecessary servicing. The parts at a dealership are marked far above
list price (which is far above invoice).

 

Yup. At least you asked them what you're getting for $400. Most people
I know just take it to the dealer blindly and let them do all kinds of
unnecessary servicing. The parts at a dealership are marked far above
list price (which is far above invoice).

 

Well, that would apply to dealer receipts as well. If you change your
oil at the dealer, and you got a receipt saying that they changed your
oil, that doesn't prove that they actually did.

Therefore, changing oil yourself and keeping receipts is as valid as
having them done at the dealership.

 

Well, that would apply to dealer receipts as well. If you change your
oil at the dealer, and you got a receipt saying that they changed your
oil, that doesn't prove that they actually did.

Therefore, changing oil yourself and keeping receipts is as valid as
having them done at the dealership.

 

Ya - your probably right! I knew it was in there somewhere. Whatever
it was I did it at that time.

 

They pay a fixed amount for each inspection. 99% of extended warranty
companies use outside agencies who get paid $90-$100 per inspection
while the inspector gets anywhere between $50 and $60 - not a bad mark
up for placing a call or sending an email, don't you think? Usually, an
inspection takes about 45 minutes but with driving to and from the site
- it's not that much especially considering chimp's acheivements in gas
prices...
Why do they - the companies - pay to the agencies is obvious - they try
to seperate themselves from the inspection as much as possible. Some -
actually not many - companies push inspectors into giving them a reason
to deny a claim, sometimes they quit using inspectors if their claims
are paid too often... normal insurance co "business" practices.

 

They pay a fixed amount for each inspection. 99% of extended warranty
companies use outside agencies who get paid $90-$100 per inspection
while the inspector gets anywhere between $50 and $60 - not a bad mark
up for placing a call or sending an email, don't you think? Usually, an
inspection takes about 45 minutes but with driving to and from the site
- it's not that much especially considering chimp's acheivements in gas
prices...
Why do they - the companies - pay to the agencies is obvious - they try
to separate themselves from the inspection as much as possible. Some -
actually not many - companies push inspectors into giving them a reason
to deny a claim, sometimes they quit using inspectors if their claims
are paid too often... normal insurance co "business" practices.

 

It's interesting how they play the numbers. Up until 1996 or so t/belt
replacement was required @ 60,000 miles. Then, they increased interval
to 90,000 (mi!) for the same engine, and it's a perfectly legit thing
to do since Honda belts come out like new after 60K, and I've never
heard or seen a broken belt unless the engine has ciesed due to lack of
lubrication. Dont' try this with Mitsubishi or any European
masterpiece! Actually, don't try this with anything other than Honda.

 

It's interesting how they play the numbers. Up until 1996 or so t/belt
replacement was required @ 60,000 miles. Then, they increased interval
to 90,000 (mi!) for the same engine, and it's a perfectly legit thing
to do since Honda belts come out like new after 60K, and I've never
heard or seen a broken belt unless the engine has ciesed due to lack of
lubrication. Dont' try this with Mitsubishi or any European
masterpiece! Actually, don't try this with anything other than Honda.

 

Yes, the latest models are 105K but like I said, they come out like new
(on Hondas) after 100,000 mi or so.

 

Yes, the latest models are 105K but like I said, they come out like new
(on Hondas) after 100,000 mi or so.