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>> ARe you pulling our collective legs - were the front brake pads
>> replaced at the 30K service interval?
>
> They were not replaced during the 30K service ....
>
>> What kind of shop charges $400 for an inspection - sounds like a crook
>> to me - not even dealers do that kind of thing - well none that I know
>> of anyway.
> I am not sure if its clear from my first post but the inspection was
> indeed free. After the inspection (I left the car at the auto shop for
> about 2 hours) when I went back, I told the autoshop guy I will have to
> think about it since its lot more ($400) than I expected to do all
> these things. So the $400 is for the items that I listed there in my
> original (first) post.
>
they're tying to rip you. the chanced of honda pads needing replacement
in only 30k is slim to zero. if you're worried, get a second opinion
from a reputable independent mechanic.