[ob1]

As the title says, I have a 2005 Element that I have just bought used, it's due its 90000 service and I'm wondering, based on people's experience, if it's worth it taking it to the honda dealership or to a local mechanic?

 

[bigsmokes]

As the title says, I have a 2005 Element that I have just bought used, it's due its 90000 service and I'm wondering, based on people's experience, if it's worth it taking it to the honda dealership or to a local mechanic?

local...it will be faster and much cheaper..

 

[ob1]

i agree on the cheaper for sure.. but do they do everything that needs to be done?

 

[bigsmokes]

find out everything honda will do for the service,,then bring that list to your local guy..as long as you have a local guy your happy with..

 

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[sloweddie]

I'm new to the Mesa, AZ area and don't know any local wrenches so I'll try the dealer once. Had a good honest wrench back in VA but that's history.
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[Rick92040]

I don't know what a 90k service is. What does your maintenance minder say is due?

 

[lizzurd]

I don't know what a 90k service is. What does your maintenance minder say is due?

Pre 2007's do not use maintenance minder. The service intervals are all based on time and mileage.

 

[bh241]

Here's the two pages from the 04 manual that list the recommended service.

You should be able to make your decision about who to have do the work.

View attachment 04w_maint.pdf

 

[cooleric2000]

only if the car is still under warranty i'd go dealer. but if not i'd go local mechanic.