Thanks Steve for your patronising comments. Yes, in fact I have checked
the prices. For the 72,000 mile service it's (UK)£393. For a cambelt
change a Honda dealer would charge £200 and from my mechanic it would be
£90. My main reason for asking is because when I come to sell it on,
would it be worth paying more just to have Honda service stamps (as it
may be more highly regarded)? In the ads, they all make a big deal about
"Honda stamped" service history.

Steve Bigelow wrote:
> "Scott" > wrote in message
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>>Hi,
>>
>>I've just bought a 1997 Civic 1.5 LS. It has full Honda stamped service
>>history up to 60,000 miles but 66,000 mile service was missed (optional
>>service anyway). It's now 70,000 miles and so due for the big 72,000 mile
>>service, and my question is would it be ok to take it to my mechanic who
>>doesn't specialise in Hondas (but is very experienced generally) or should
>>I take it to a Honda garage (who will probably charge me at least double
>>the price).
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> You haven't actually checked the prices, have you.
>
> Stop guessing, and call around.
> Honda's aren't rocket science.
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