I just went in for a "Major Tune Up" at my dealership instead of going to
my regular mechanic. Well, they charged me $400 for fluid change
(brake, trans, oil), new spark plugs, and an alignment. On top of that
they wanted $600 to change my timing belt. They didn't even touch the
other ignition parts or flush the coolant. I went to my mechanic to
replace my ball joints (they were making noise) and he said they didn't
do anything. I've been going to my mechanic for about 6 years and 2 cars.
He hires Honda techs from dealerships and he runs a clean shop.
Well, my mechanic changed my timing belt and water pump for $300 along
with what should have been done and he told me he's seen many people
get screwed by the dealerships over priced "Major Tune Up". I called other
dealerships and the same service at the same price includes all ignition parts
replaced and a lot more. Expensive lesson. Never go to Herb Chambers car
dealerships, they are a bunch of jerks, this is the second time I had to deal
with them and both times they screwed me. Expensive lesson.

Oh and :madfawk: :madfawk: Herb Chambers Honda :madfawk: :madfawk:

I've heard bad stuff about them but didn't know their service department
was that bad. Don't go to Herb Chambers on Commonwealth Av. in Boston
if you value your sanity.