How Much Does Honda B1 Service Cost

Nurse2B [OP]: Deal Addict; December 21, 2009; 1413 posts; 153 upvotes; Niagara Falls

Dec 27th, 2014 vii:57 pm

Honda'southward B1 Service - Is it really necessary?

Howdy RFD,

The maintenance minder on my 2013 Civic but came upwards every bit needing "B1 Service." Later on looking into what this entails, I'm wondering if this is actually necessary?

Besides replacing the oil & filter, Honda wants $240 to do the following:
-Service front end & rear brakes (not certain what they mean by "service" as they exercise not demand replacing yet. Unless they're just applying some type of lubricant)
-Bank check parking brake
-Inspect tie rods, steering gear
-Inspect break
-Inspect brake hoses/lines
-Cheque all fluid levels
-Inspect exhaust
-Inspect fuel lines
-Rotate tires (which I do non need as recently put winters on)

It seems as though Honda wants $240+ to only take a expect at a few components. Is this really necessary for a less than ii-twelvemonth one-time car? My but concern would be my warranty, and if by skipping this service (likewise oil & filter) will negatively impact certain aspects of the manufacturing plant warranty.

Dec 27th, 2014 8:15 pm

toguy: Bargain Skillful; Jun 23, 2005; 23952 posts; 191408 upvotes; GTA

Dec 27th, 2014 8:xv pm

Does have to be washed, just it doesn't need to exist washed at the dealer. Information technology tin can exist done by a trustworthy mechanic and as long as you keep the receipts/documentation showing it was done, your warranty volition be fine.

Since the light came on in the car, is information technology time for this service, based on kms/time, or is the lite showing 'early'? Usually with Toyotas at that place is a service every 8000 kms and it alternates between an oil change and a maintenance service (inspections + oil alter). I would recollect that Honda would have something similar.

Dec 27th, 2014 8:sixteen pm

antigua1999: Deal Fanatic; Jun 11, 2005; 8578 posts; 2360 upvotes; Mississauga

Dec 27th, 2014 eight:16 pm

Nurse2B wrote: ↑Hullo RFD,

The maintenance minder on my 2013 Civic just came up as needing "B1 Service." Afterwards looking into what this entails, I'm wondering if this is really necessary?

Besides replacing the oil & filter, Honda wants $240 to do the following:
-Service front & rear brakes (not sure what they mean past "service" as they do not need replacing yet. Unless they're simply applying some blazon of lubricant)
-Check parking brake
-Inspect tie rods, steering gear
-Inspect interruption
-Inspect brake hoses/lines
-Check all fluid levels
-Audit exhaust
-Audit fuel lines
-Rotate tires (which I do not need as recently put winters on)

It seems as though Honda wants $240+ to simply take a look at a few components. Is this really necessary for a less than 2-year sometime automobile? My only concern would exist my warranty, and if by skipping this service (besides oil & filter) will negatively impact certain aspects of the mill warranty.

You lot would take to cheque with Honda to run into if non doing the B1 service volition cause some warranty concerns. When they say service front and rear brakes that usually includes removing all 4 calipers, service the brake pads, lubricate the sliders, checking the rotors and putting everything back together. It is normally ane hours labor for front end brake service and 1 hours labor for rear service at most dealerships. If the tech is good he could take all iv done in less than an hour.

December 27th, 2014 8:xix pm

antigua1999: Bargain Fanatic; Jun 11, 2005; 8578 posts; 2360 upvotes; Mississauga

Dec 27th, 2014 viii:19 pm

toguy wrote: ↑Does have to be done, but it doesn't need to exist done at the dealer. Information technology can be done by a trustworthy mechanic and as long as y'all continue the receipts/documentation showing it was done, your warranty will be fine.

Since the light came on in the car, is information technology fourth dimension for this service, based on kms/time, or is the lite showing 'early'? Ordinarily with Toyotas at that place is a service every 8000 kms and information technology alternates between an oil alter and a maintenance service (inspections + oil change). I would think that Honda would have something similar.

If your going to have the brakes serviced pay the extra and have information technology washed at the dealer. If could save y'all some headaches in the futurity.

Dec 27th, 2014 8:27 pm

toguy: Deal Adept; Jun 23, 2005; 23952 posts; 191408 upvotes; GTA

Dec 27th, 2014 8:27 pm

antigua1999 wrote: ↑If your going to have the brakes serviced pay the extra and take it done at the dealer. If could relieve you some headaches in the future.

The issue is that they tend to overcharge and tend to recommend actress work like machining, etc. that are likely not necessary. If y'all trust the service people at your dealer and know your car, fine, merely otherwise, prepare to open up your wallet wide. Knowing next to nothing most cars, I didn't take my first car anywhere else merely the dealer for at least the first 100K and I regret it.

Dec 27th, 2014 viii:38 pm

Inclemental: Deal Addict; Jan twenty, 2012; 1043 posts; 678 upvotes; Toronto

Dec 27th, 2014 8:38 pm

Just have my brake serviced last week. Went to dealer for maintaince service for 140. They asked another 160 to service my brakes becuase they meet some seize on slider pin. I went to my mechanic to have the task washed for 80.

December 27th, 2014 8:55 pm

Spyd3r: Penalty Box; Nov 25, 2013; 992 posts; 294 upvotes

Dec 27th, 2014 8:55 pm

You just need to volume an date for oil alter only at dealer.

Service brakes may mean "cleaning" the brakes which I accept never done. You but replace brake pads or rotors when they are making squeaking noise.

Checking all fluids, etc you can do yourself.

Rotating tires tin can exist done at some independent mechanic for a cheaper price. I rotate tires every year when I am switching between winter/summer tires.

Dec 27th, 2014 9:06 pm

macnut: Deal Fanatic; Oct 26, 2008; 6686 posts; 2408 upvotes; BC

Dec 27th, 2014 9:06 pm

Nurse2B wrote: ↑...... My only business organisation would exist my warranty, and if by skipping this service (besides oil & filter) will negatively impact certain aspects of the factory warranty.

Will negatively bear upon sure aspects of your warranty Merely IF y'all have to brand a merits at some indicate in the next yr (unlikely), AND Honda can tie the component failure to skipping this inspection (virtually unlikely).

Your choices are:
i. Spend $240 at the dealership and feel happy about it
2. Exercise just an oil service at somewhere similar Walmart for $30, and keep the receipt
three. Find a expert independent store (for the long term) that will do an oil service plus above checks and service the brakes all for almost $120. Such equally: http://world wide web.wallysauto.ca/

I'm thinking that 3# is your best bet. (Just I don't know anything about Wally's. Ask around.)
Depending on what trim level of Civic yous have, the rear brakes may exist drums, in which case I wouldn't exist too concerned nearly getting them serviced yet as they are protected somewhat from the elements.
A good shop will advise you accordingly, because they are busy anyway and probably don't want to accuse you for unnecessary work.

Dec 27th, 2014 nine:22 pm

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chronos: Bargain Aficionado; Jan 29, 2005; 1072 posts; 197 upvotes; Aurora

Dec 27th, 2014 ix:22 pm

FWIW, Ivan at iGarage quoted me $100 for the B1 service for my 2010 Borough (using Kendall GT-1) and $140 if I wanted Honda 5w20 synthetic.

Dec 27th, 2014 9:32 pm

jswift79: Deal Addict; Oct xi, 2008; 1375 posts; 281 upvotes; Mississauga

Dec 27th, 2014 9:32 pm

rotating tires is all u need on the B1 service

u can do all of that at an independent mechanic for cheaper than $240

dont allow the service advisor trap/upsell u on a cycle alignment, cabin filter change, engine air filter change if u accept information technology to Honda

December 27th, 2014 11:05 pm

nicry1: Member; December 22, 2011; 326 posts; 65 upvotes; Oakville

Dec 27th, 2014 eleven:05 pm

Honda wanted like $100 to replace the motel and air filter in our 08 Odyessy ,did information technology myself for around $forty.Very easy to do, but almost people don't realize this.

Dec 27th, 2014 11:31 pm

Swswswish: Deal Fanatic; Apr xv, 2011; 5835 posts; 1218 upvotes; aGincourt

Dec 27th, 2014 xi:31 pm

Nurse2B wrote: ↑Hi RFD,

The maintenance minder on my 2013 Civic just came upwardly as needing "B1 Service." Later looking into what this entails, I'm wondering if this is actually necessary?

Also replacing the oil & filter, Honda wants $240 to do the following:
-Service forepart & rear brakes (not sure what they mean by "service" as they do not need replacing yet. Unless they're but applying some type of lubricant)
-Check parking brake
-Audit tie rods, steering gear
-Audit suspension
-Inspect brake hoses/lines
-Check all fluid levels
-Inspect exhaust
-Inspect fuel lines
-Rotate tires (which I exercise not need as recently put winters on)

It seems as though Honda wants $240+ to simply take a look at a few components. Is this really necessary for a less than two-year old car? My only concern would exist my warranty, and if by skipping this service (besides oil & filter) will negatively bear upon certain aspects of the factory warranty.

-Service forepart & rear brakes
Pull off front wheels, expect at pad thickness. Run into if inside / exterior pads are evenly being used otherwise caliper might be stuck. Don't need to lube annihilation unless you're replacing pads. If yous accept discs in the back you can do the aforementioned every bit the front, if you lot take drums information technology'due south condom to presume they're fine for a 2013 car.

-Check parking brake
Pull your parking brake, if it locks afterwards 5-7 clicks it's fine. If any more it's too loose (Non really a big bargain, just that it'southward annoying) if whatever less information technology's possible for your rear brakes to be dragging

-Inspect tie rods, steering gear
When you accept your front wheels off, check both ball joints for grease and tears. If y'all are driving yous will usually hear clunks and possibly feel it in your steering wheel when making big turns in parking lots without even needing to look.

-Audit suspension
Expect for leaking struts with the wheels off, you tin can visually see if one wheel is sagging from the outside, meet if car handles funny (Bounces too much)

-Inspect brake hoses/lines
Not needed for a new car

-Bank check all fluid levels
Make sure nothing is beneath depression, coolant might appear lower than normal because of cold temps atm only y'all don't accept to worry. Restriction fluid will get lower and lower every bit your brakes get used up, only you don't need to top it off because once you put in new restriction pads the fluid will go back into the reservoir.

-Inspect exhaust
Volition exist obvious, your civic will be farting

-Inspect fuel lines
Not needed for a new car

tl;dr on a 2013 auto? Non necessary.....

Dec 27th, 2014 xi:48 pm

stretch123: Jr. Fellow member; Sep 14, 2007; 165 posts; nineteen upvotes; Chatham-Kent

December 27th, 2014 11:48 pm

I have an 08 civic and had Honda do all this service excluding an former change & rotation. This was $91 2 years ago. 4 years ago it was 89.10. Maybe come to Chatham.

During ane of these services they came to me in the waiting area wanting like $150 just to throw in a fix of front end pads. I could see the wheels and calipers were already off, so it was a rip off price. Too, I already had a gear up of wagner thremo quiets that I bought with a post in rebate. I drove it some other 8 months or so, waited for a warm twenty-four hours and changed them out, very like shooting fish in a barrel.

I have a set of rotors and pads prepare for next year. The borough sure is easy on the brakes. Service the rusting rotors, calipers, brackets, slide pins yearly (when winters come off) and watch for wheels heating upwards.

I have drums on the dorsum and take the drums off twice a yr for inspection, never a trouble. Honda has a prissy white grease coating covering. I should appoint my mitt brake more often though.

Dec 27th, 2014 eleven:54 pm

toguy: Deal Expert; Jun 23, 2005; 23952 posts; 191408 upvotes; GTA

Dec 27th, 2014 11:54 pm

nicry1 wrote: ↑Honda wanted like $100 to replace the cabin and air filter in our 08 Odyessy ,did information technology myself for effectually $twoscore.Very easy to do, simply most people don't realize this.

+one...I cringe every time I'm in the service waiting area at the dealership and I come across one of the service advisors come out to show the person beside me how dirty the cabin air filter is and to tell them it will be $threescore to do that (5 minutes of work + $v-$10 in materials, tops)

Dec 28th, 2014 2:37 am

turboyoda: Banned; December 27, 2014; 4 posts; Scarborough, ON

Dec 28th, 2014 2:37 am

yes. very necessary, or your engine blow up

Dec 28th, 2014 viii:41 am

#sixteen

plymouthhater: Bargain Fanatic; Mar 10, 2004; 6779 posts; 3900 upvotes

Dec 28th, 2014 eight:41 am

toguy wrote: ↑+i...I cringe every time I'm in the service waiting area at the dealership and I see one of the service advisors come out to show the person beside me how dirty the cabin air filter is and to tell them it will be $lx to do that (five minutes of work + $5-$10 in materials, tops)

I take both cabin and engine air cleaner replacement air filter elements set up and waiting for each of my 3 family vehicles - ordered from Amazon.

December 29th, 2014 2:02 pm

Nurse2B [OP]: Deal Addict; Dec 21, 2009; 1413 posts; 153 upvotes; Niagara Falls

December 29th, 2014 2:02 pm

Hi all,

Thanks for the replies. I've contacted Honda via email as I'd prefer a paper trail. Have booked an appointment for an oil change anyhow. After speaking to a few people who know a lot more than about vehicles than I do, the full general conclusion seems to be most of these "inspections" are not necessary. Waiting on a reply from Honda regarding whether or not this affects future warranty claims.

Dec 29th, 2014 2:58 pm

oldsnail: Deal Addict; Mar 8, 2005; 1731 posts; 242 upvotes; BC

Dec 29th, 2014 2:58 pm

i told my dealer i already rotated my tires and they deducted $sixty off my service bill
The B service cost me around 400 on my acura

December 30th, 2014 9:59 am

RETD: Deal Aficionado; Aug 27, 2009; 1451 posts; 563 upvotes; West GTA

Dec 30th, 2014 9:59 am

I have a 2014 Civic, it'southward about 4 months old. I programme only to get oil changes done at the dealership (until warranty decease) to smooth over whatever possible powertrain warranty claims in the future. I'll skip all the "check this, check that" bloat.

I've never gone for these service packages on any of my vehicles, but I do regularly check basic things on my ain. The additional $200+ per oil change adds up quickly.

Fifty-fifty if y'all get for their brake service and they find something incorrect, the likelihood is that you'll go the "brakes are a wear and tear item" line and yous'll probably be on the claw for new pads/rotors anyhow.

Mar 23rd, 2017 3:23 pm

nielboy: Deal Addict; Jun 12, 2008; 3211 posts; 815 upvotes; Ancaster

Mar 23rd, 2017 3:23 pm

oldsnail wrote: ↑ i told my dealer i already rotated my tires and they deducted $threescore off my service nib
The B service price me around 400 on my acura

Sorry to resurrect an onetime thread.

We have a 2016 Honda Civic that has eighteen,500 kms on information technology so is due for it's side by side oil change.

We contacted a local Honda dealer & were given a price of $213 plus tax for the B1 service.....seemed kinda steep for a brand new car.

A tire rotation is included, but I have winters which I plan on swapping myself. I told the dealership that but they said that the tire rotation is included in the price so there is no discount for doing it myself.

I recall I'one thousand going to take to detect a small garage in Hamilton to bargain with...anyone take any recommends. I'm on the w mountain in Ancaster.

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