Honda Care

Discussion in 'General Motoring' started by JRStern, Nov 22, 2009.

  1. JRStern

    JRStern Guest

    Any comments on the various flavors of Honda Care?

    When I leased my new Accord, these were sold as add-ons in the finance
    office. When I'm in the finance stage, I'm all primed to say "NO!" to
    any and all suggestions other than what has already been negotiated.

    BUT, the least level of Honda Care covers scheduled maintenance, adds
    roadside assistance and a loaner car - for about half the dealer list
    price for the same scheduled maintenance, coming to about $10/month.
    THAT sounded like a great deal to me, and I took it. In fact, it is
    SUCH a great deal, shouldn't they feature it up front?

    (it is not *quite* a waiver of all maintenance for the life of the
    lease, like the Germans are now offering, but it's close. why don't
    they offer a full waiver for another $5/month or whatever it might
    cost?)


    I turned down another level of care that would have included both a
    lojack (which would have saved me a bit on my insurance, now that I
    think about it - and they should have mentioned it!), AND raised the
    damage waver on the lease from $500*3 to $1500*3. This for about
    $25/month, I believe, times 36 months, or $900. I turned it down.
    Perhaps I was too hasty - but again, if they had presented it as a
    optional FEATURE rather than a finance add-on, I think I would have
    gone for it.

    Anyone have any further thoughts on these deals?

    J.
     
    JRStern, Nov 22, 2009
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  2. JRStern

    tww1491 Guest

    When I bought my 06 I was presented with a scheme labelled as a "Honda
    Loyalty" plan. They wanted an immediate decision which made me suspicious. I
    had kept full records and a total cost of my Prelude (traded in) which were
    less than the cost of the plan for the 0-6 (financed of course) which ran up
    to 100k. It was a discount not a full plan like BMW. Whatever plan you
    consider needs to be fully evaluated in terms of any possible advantage.
    But, I would have to say that since they are making money off you, the
    advantage is probably theirs.
     
    tww1491, Nov 22, 2009
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  3. There aren't levels of HondaCare.

    You were getting fucked by the finance guy, pure and simple.

    A friend of mine bought a "certified used Civic"--but when I looked at
    her paperwork, they had sold her a third party extended warranty, and
    not the HondaCare that goes with Honda's "Certified Used" program.

    She stood her ground and made them re-do it, three months later...
     
    Elmo P. Shagnasty, Nov 22, 2009
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