Where Do You Have Your Service Done? - Honda Pilot

Ziploc · 04-16-2003, 03:33 PM

Now that many of us have entered a service mode with our new Pilots, I was wondering who primarily you'll entrust your vehicle to for service work.

ramirami · 04-16-2003, 04:01 PM

hey ziploc..with the problems you had posting this poll you should be in florida

p.s. I have'nt got a service yet. Only have 2100 miles on it

Ziploc · 04-16-2003, 04:03 PM

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Originally posted by ramirami
hey ziploc..with the problems you had posting this poll you should be in florida

p.s. I have'nt got a service yet. Only have 2100 miles on it

Yeah, the board is acting kind of squirrelly for me. I guess I finally managed to get something posted.

florida_guy · 04-16-2003, 04:04 PM

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Originally posted by Ziploc
Now that many of us have entered a service mode with our new Pilots, I was wondering who you'll entrust your vehicle to on a regular basis for service work.

I use an independent garage right near work. I just drop the car off and he drives me to work and picks me up. Seems to be honest and reasonably competent.

Since I'm not a Pilot owner yet, I'm not voting in your poll.

whitepilot · 04-16-2003, 04:53 PM

I have 6 free oil changes coming from the dealer i purchased, I plan on using another dealer for all other work, and oil changes after the first 6 (5 left)

kemosabe · 04-16-2003, 05:44 PM

Ziploc: Did Criswell send you a coupon (or coupons) for an oil change and/or other service???

Ziploc · 04-16-2003, 05:52 PM

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Originally posted by kemosabe
Ziploc: Did Criswell send you a coupon (or coupons) for an oil change and/or other service???

They sent me a $19.95 coupon for oil/filter change and "19-point inspection"...suggesting I might want to bring in the Pilot for first service under the "Severe" maintenance schedule (3,750 mi.). I went ahead and took it in....I also wanted them to check out my radio reception problem, which they fixed under warranty.

kemosabe · 04-16-2003, 06:05 PM

That's what I thought!! Darn, they (Criswell) didn't send me no stinkin' coupon...!!!

Oh well...

Ziploc · 04-16-2003, 06:27 PM

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Originally posted by kemosabe
That's what I thought!! Darn, they (Criswell) didn't send me no stinkin' coupon...!!! Oh well...

Shoot, I thought they might make AT LEAST do the first oil change for free (like some others here have gotten).... Would have been a nice way to build customer goodwill.

RipRocK · 04-16-2003, 07:14 PM

I'd never go back to the dealer I bought my Pilot from for anything. That place and especially the service manager digusts me.

Harddrv · 04-16-2003, 07:27 PM

I will use the dealer for major service items, But I have a place that I trust for oil changes, and as I use Mobil 1, Honda will not provide that. I also get tires rotated by the Discount Tire I have been dealing with for years. The rest my dealer will get, they even have a free loaner service for any car that is going to be in for more than 3 hours!

kemosabe · 04-16-2003, 08:25 PM

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Originally posted by RipRocK
I'd never go back to the dealer I bought my Pilot from for anything. That place and especially the service manager digusts me.

RipRocK: Do I need to send "Tony and the boys" again???

Seriously, did you rate them on the "Dealer Ratings" section on the main honda-pilot.org web page? There's a comments section, too, just in case you need to, uh, vent...

RipRocK · 04-17-2003, 01:38 PM

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Originally posted by kemosabe
RipRocKo I need to send "Tony and the boys" again???

Nah, this is a personal one for me. I'd rather do the job myself

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Seriously, did you rate them on the "Dealer Ratings" section on the main honda-pilot.org web page? There's a comments section, too, just in case you need to, uh, vent...

I want to do that, but the feature doesn't work yet for Canadian dealers. I mentioned it to an Admin when I visited the IRC chat sesseion, but it hasn't been set up yet.

Bigrob · 04-18-2003, 10:40 AM

Image my shock at learning that Florida_Guy was not performing his own maintenance!

ck55 · 04-18-2003, 01:11 PM

I use an independent shop for anything other than warranty work.

Why? Because I trust the owner, all the mechanics are Master Certified, (which is seldom the case at any dealer), and usually the service is less expensive than at the dealer.

View Poll Results: Who Will Be Your Main Service Provider?
Dealer who sold me the Pilot	23	41.07%
Honda dealer, but not the one I bought from	19	33.93%
Independent garage	4	7.14%
Me! Or a friend/family member	10	17.86%
Voters: 56. You may not vote on this poll

04-16-2003, 03:33 PM	#1 (permalink)
Ziploc Super Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Damascus, Maryland Posts: 2,199 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Who Will Probably Be Your Main Service Provider? Now that many of us have entered a service mode with our new Pilots, I was wondering who primarily you'll entrust your vehicle to for service work. __________________ '03 Pilot Starlight Silver EX ~ Towing Package ~ Fog Lights w/ Lower Trim & Garnish ~ Running Boards, Rear Mud Guards ~ All-Weather Mats ~ Wheel Locks ~Cargo Area Accessories: Cover Tray * Organizer * Net* ~ Honda Pilot.org Accessories: License Plate Frame Sticker*

04-16-2003, 04:01 PM	#2 (permalink)
ramirami 'da Moderator Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Arlington Hts., IL Posts: 7,969 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	hey ziploc..with the problems you had posting this poll you should be in florida p.s. I have'nt got a service yet. Only have 2100 miles on it __________________ ~~2003 Starlight Silver EXL_RES~~ 2005 Blue Audi A4 Cabriolet 3.0 2011 Black Audi Q5 2.0T

04-16-2003, 04:53 PM	#5 (permalink)
whitepilot Super Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 310 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I have 6 free oil changes coming from the dealer i purchased, I plan on using another dealer for all other work, and oil changes after the first 6 (5 left) __________________ The Pilots 3-4 03' Pilot EX-White: Sunroof, Mudguards, all season mats, Cargo tray, seperation net, new water pump and timing belt, and side steps 00' Ody EX- Granite Green

04-16-2003, 07:27 PM	#11 (permalink)
Harddrv Double your Pleasure !! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 286 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I will use the dealer for major service items, But I have a place that I trust for oil changes, and as I use Mobil 1, Honda will not provide that. I also get tires rotated by the Discount Tire I have been dealing with for years. The rest my dealer will get, they even have a free loaner service for any car that is going to be in for more than 3 hours! __________________ Drive fast and stay out of my way .. lol 2 Silver EX's w/ cloth Mine: mudflaps, air deflector, all season floor mats and a cargo tray!!

04-16-2003, 07:14 PM	#10 (permalink)
RipRocK Super Duper Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Edmonton, AB., Canada, eh!! Posts: 2,388 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I'd never go back to the dealer I bought my Pilot from for anything. That place and especially the service manager digusts me.

04-18-2003, 10:40 AM	#14 (permalink)
Bigrob Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 180 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Floriday_Guy Image my shock at learning that Florida_Guy was not performing his own maintenance!

04-18-2003, 01:11 PM	#15 (permalink)
ck55 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Chicagoland Posts: 121 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I use an independent shop for anything other than warranty work. Why? Because I trust the owner, all the mechanics are Master Certified, (which is seldom the case at any dealer), and usually the service is less expensive than at the dealer. __________________ 2003 Starlight Silver Pilot EX-L RES, Debadged, Rear Splashguards, Crossbars, Chrome Tips

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