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Maintenance in terms of something being broken/fixed, or is this is suggested work by the dealership?

Curious what scheduled $800 maintenance would be on a civic, I've had several hondas and they haven't needed much more than gas, fluid, tire and brake changes.

No repairs just maintenance. $300 is just for two new tires + $100 for alignment check. Around $125 each for transmission check and brake fluid. $60 for oil change but you can buy a $120 package for 2 additional ones in the future so I did that. Cabin and engine filters as well not sure what those cost yet, still waiting!

I definitely waited a bit too long so all this stacks up but their prices are actually pretty comparable with independent mechanics (would love to be corrected if anyone gets better in LA :). I should probably replace the air filters myself next time though.

I thought transmissions in newer vehicles were sealed shut now and didn’t need fluid top ups?

You paid $350 for checks? They didn’t adjust the alignment or change the fluids?

They did align and change fluids. But just the check is probably that price as well.

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