Scott ) writes:
> 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
>> ...
>>
>>>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).
>>
>>
>> You haven't actually checked the prices, have you.
>>
>> Stop guessing, and call around.
>> Honda's aren't rocket science.
>>
>>

From your comments about price, I presume you are in the UK. Local
conditions apply. The term FSH is not used in North America.

I think the comment about local clubs is worthwhile. Is there a source
that will evaluate whether a dealer stamp is of greater value on resale
than service records from a qualified mechanic?
Dan

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