Can I Service My Leased Car At Another Dealership

bahngmin636964037769838600 [OP]: Newbie; Mar 27, 2020; 14 posts; vi upvotes

Jun 5th, 2020 8:23 am

Do I have to service a leased car at the dealer? (Honda Civic)

How-do-you-do,

I demand you guys communication.

I am in 4 years lease for Honda Civic.

Do I have to service a leased auto at the dealer?

I accept always got maintenance service from local private shop (not dealer) just I recently got a alphabetic character from Honda that I should get maintenance service at dealer. Maybe it is kind of reminder being sent based on mileage they approximate for leased motorcar.

Now my mileage is 65000 km and next yr Sept I am supposed to return my leased car.

There is no trouble to visit dealer but I am just worried they will rip off for everything since I never got service at dealer.

Jun 5th, 2020 eight:28 am

Cheapo-Findo: Deal Guru; Mar 9, 2007; 14691 posts; 10799 upvotes; Recollect of the Childre…

Jun 5th, 2020 8:28 am

Nah! Only go on all the receipts from your mechanic that work has been done.

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Jun fifth, 2020 8:54 am

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booblehead: Deal Adept; Jul 30, 2007; 31217 posts; 17757 upvotes; Toronto

Jun 5th, 2020 eight:54 am

You are already across mill warranty to begin with. Service wherever you like.

Jun 5th, 2020 three:01 pm

derass: Deal Addict; Sep 8, 2017; 4542 posts; 4765 upvotes; GTA

Jun 5th, 2020 3:01 pm

Jun 5th, 2020 iv:32 pm

MP3_SKY: Deal Guru; Jul 12, 2003; 12297 posts; 4772 upvotes; Toronto

Jun 5th, 2020 iv:32 pm

No, do it elsewhere with a licensed mechanic and proceed the invoice of what was done at which date at what km, just for warranty purpose.

Dealership basically sent you alphabetic character because they are hungry of your money. Yes, y'all will pay more to get the stuff done at that place for sure.
Don't go to dealership unless it is warranty related work.

And oh yes, don't become to Canadian Tire neither,

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Jun 5th, 2020 10:10 pm

#half-dozen

aleks: Deal Addict; Jan 8, 2007; 2993 posts; 1531 upvotes; AB

Jun 5th, 2020 10:10 pm

booblehead wrote: ↑ You are already beyond mill warranty to brainstorm with. Service wherever you like.

Engine and transmission warranty is five years or 100,000 kms on Hondas and pretty much most makes. So having a record of fluid changes is crucial if something were to get wrong with engine or transmission.

Jun 5th, 2020 11:54 pm

billford: Bargain Addict; Feb vi, 2011; 1900 posts; 2009 upvotes

Jun 5th, 2020 xi:54 pm

aleks wrote: ↑ . And so having a record of fluid changes is crucial if something were to go wrong with engine or transmission.

And documenting the correct fluids were used at the correct intervals.

Not doing that weakens your example if yous seek warranty piece of work.

Jun sixth, 2020 ane:11 pm

alanbrenton: Deal Expert; Apr 21, 2004; 55160 posts; 20023 upvotes

Jun 6th, 2020 ane:11 pm

A friend returned their 2015 Civic having only done oil changes at a Toyota and never got slapped whatever penalties at lease return.

Possibly the motorcar wasn't driven difficult or too often since they had a minivan besides.

Surprised how lenient Honda Canada is.

Jun 6th, 2020 ane:20 pm

jdmfishingonly: Deal Fanatic; October 13, 2008; 5772 posts; 2539 upvotes; Durham

Jun 6th, 2020 1:20 pm

No. As long equally y'all keep records of your maintenance that is all that matters.

Not one time has our 2017 Mazda CX3 (5 year lease) gone back to the dealership. Purchased Winter Tires and Rims from Premier Wheels Straight right after picking up the car from the dealership in Baronial 2017 (only an idiot would by tires & rims from the dealership).

Friend has a shop that does our oil changes ($xl for synthetic) ... I do the oil alter in his shop on the hoist and see what oil is being used. Dealerships put in bulk crap oil ... you actually retrieve they would employ synthetic? And how much they charge? Robbery!

I get my air filters & cabin filters from him ($twenty combined) and so change them myself.

Swapped out the ugly halogen bulbs for LEDs .. amazon.

Just inverse the rear restriction pads and rotors at his shop. Front pads and rotors all the same fine.

He records our transactions on his system with mileage (in example the dealership requests on return of lease).

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Jun 6th, 2020 1:20 pm

jdmfishingonly: Deal Fanatic; Oct 13, 2008; 5772 posts; 2539 upvotes; Durham

Jun 6th, 2020 1:twenty pm

No. Equally long equally y'all keep records of your maintenance that is all that matters.

Non once has our 2017 Mazda CX3 (5 twelvemonth charter) gone back to the dealership. Purchased Winter Tires and Rims from Premier Wheels Straight correct after picking up the car from the dealership in Baronial 2017 (only an idiot would past tires & rims from the dealership).

Friend has a shop that does our oil changes ($40 for constructed) ... I do the oil modify in his store on the hoist and meet what oil is being used. Dealerships put in bulk crap oil ... you really remember they would apply synthetic? And how much they accuse? Robbery!

I go my air filters & cabin filters from him ($20 combined) and then change them myself.

Swapped out the ugly halogen bulbs for LEDs .. amazon.

Just changed the rear brake pads and rotors at his shop. Front end pads and rotors however fine.

He records our transactions on his system with mileage (in case the dealership requests on return of lease).

Tire swapping (winter to summer & vice-versa) ... DIY in own garage. BS if you need a dealership to do them ... not like they can do a better job.

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Jun 7th, 2020 5:39 pm

cb8888: Member; October 26, 2016; 342 posts; 418 upvotes

Jun 7th, 2020 5:39 pm

If it's a charter and y'all plan on returning it, do your service anywhere you desire and as cheap equally possible... Receipt or not it doesn't affair, dealers never check when yous return the car and frankly they don't care, they receive lease returns and service them anyways before putting them upwards for sale

Jun 7th, 2020 5:42 pm

cb8888: Member; Oct 26, 2016; 342 posts; 418 upvotes

Jun 7th, 2020 5:42 pm

jdmfishingonly wrote: ↑ No. As long as you keep records of your maintenance that is all that matters.

Not once has our 2017 Mazda CX3 (5 yr lease) gone dorsum to the dealership. Purchased Winter Tires and Rims from Premier Wheels Direct right after picking up the car from the dealership in August 2017 (only an idiot would by tires & rims from the dealership).

Friend has a store that does our oil changes ($xl for synthetic) ... I practise the oil alter in his shop on the hoist and see what oil is being used. Dealerships put in bulk crap oil ... you really retrieve they would use constructed? And how much they charge? Robbery!

I become my air filters & cabin filters from him ($20 combined) and then alter them myself.

Swapped out the ugly halogen bulbs for LEDs .. amazon.

Just inverse the rear brake pads and rotors at his shop. Front pads and rotors still fine.

He records our transactions on his organisation with mileage (in instance the dealership requests on return of lease).

Tire swapping (winter to summer & vice-versa) ... DIY in ain garage. BS if y'all demand a dealership to exercise them ... not similar they tin can do a better job.

Don't know why yous're claiming dealers utilise crap majority oil... It really depends from dealer to dealer, and depends on the automobile and weight of the oil. Having worked at Honda, most dealers have split tanks for synthetic and regular, existence in bulk doesn't make information technology whatsoever worse... Overpriced? Sure, that's every dealer though

Jun ninth, 2020 vii:28 am

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CaptSmethwick: Bargain Fanatic; Oct 12, 2007; 6884 posts; 4537 upvotes; Ottawa

Jun ninth, 2020 7:28 am

Every bit other posters have said, no manufacturer tin require that the dealership must perform the service equally a status of the warranty or a charter. That being said, they can require that (1) the motorcar owner have documentation proving that parts/fluids were purchased and (2) that those parts or fluids are OEM part numbers or specs. Oil filters should always exist OEM and many many car makers are unhappy when not-OEM air filters are used.

Unfortunately, in that location are a plethora of aftermarket parts out there and some can crusade electrical issues (with non-OEM spec bulbs and other components) or fluid pressure bug (with PS, transmission, and brake fluid, coolant, etc.) so you're somewhat at risk when you don't go to the dealer. Unless the garage is attentive and then are you. Going to the dealership lets you relax, knowing that the machine maker won't blame something you've down for some malady that occurs later. Still, you pay a premium for that peace of mind.

I am a DIYer but pay very conscientious attention to OEM role numbers and specs when I practice the piece of work. And, yes, I've made more than my share of mistakes...

Jun 9th, 2020 11:22 am

#fourteen

CavemanJ: Member; Dec xix, 2010; 290 posts; 42 upvotes

Jun 9th, 2020 11:22 am

And then which independent shops that uses OEM parts does everyone recommend going for regular maintenance? My car is new and then I wanted to make certain to stick with the dealer for service until factory warranty expires.

Jun ninth, 2020 12:09 pm

motomondo: Deal Fanatic; Mar 7, 2007; 5260 posts; 2853 upvotes

Jun 9th, 2020 12:09 pm

cb8888 wrote: ↑ Don't know why you're claiming dealers use crap bulk oil... It actually depends from dealer to dealer, and depends on the car and weight of the oil. Having worked at Honda, most dealers take separate tanks for synthetic and regular, being in bulk doesn't make it any worse... Overpriced? Sure, that'southward every dealer though

Aforementioned with Toyota dealers. If the car is supposed to get constructed , information technology gets synthetic. Saw information technology with my own eyes at Scarborough Toyota.

What is "crap oil" anyways? Why would a dealer employ it? To save $1 dollar?

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Jun 9th, 2020 12:47 pm

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Dealmaker1945: Deal Addict; Oct 23, 2017; 2459 posts; 1996 upvotes; GTA Due west

Jun 9th, 2020 12:47 pm

Recently I returned my leased CR-5 to the dealer ii months before end of lease considering of an excellent incentive for a new automobile. The lease manager said that "dealer serviced" is one of the factors that increases the value of a merchandise for them and makes information technology more likely to become a Honda-certified used car that tin be sold at a college price.

I dunno what the value really is. I didn't set out to service at the dealer but I had some service vouchers from my cost negotiation. And so I found out that the price of winter/summer changeovers on their $38.95 promos were cheaper than my indie shop. And oil changes were only a couple of bucks more. And I kind of liked having Starbucks java and good WIFI while waiting in that location, amenities not available at my indie garage.

Jun 9th, 2020 i:42 pm

cb8888: Member; Oct 26, 2016; 342 posts; 418 upvotes

Jun 9th, 2020 1:42 pm

Dealmaker1945 wrote: ↑ Recently I returned my leased CR-5 to the dealer 2 months before finish of charter because of an excellent incentive for a new car. The lease manager said that "dealer serviced" is one of the factors that increases the value of a merchandise for them and makes it more likely to become a Honda-certified used car that can be sold at a higher cost.

I dunno what the value really is. I didn't set out to service at the dealer just I had some service vouchers from my price negotiation. And so I found out that the cost of winter/summer changeovers on their $38.95 promos were cheaper than my indie shop. And oil changes were simply a couple of bucks more. And I kind of liked having Starbucks java and adept WIFI while waiting there, amenities not available at my indie garage.

That'due south a load of crap... Residual value has nothing to practice with where the motorcar is serviced... It'southward not similar a dealer or indie shop will change the value of a car. As for Honda certified, that is up to the dealer if they want to recondition information technology to run across the Honda certified standards or not.
The amount of crap dealers sell people on is astonishing, I am and so happy to exist done working in the auto industry, just a bunch of accented crooks... It'southward a shame, some cars manufacturers are so great but the people who represent them just give them a bad reputation

Jun 9th, 2020 nine:35 pm

ES_Revenge: Deal Skillful; Mar 23, 2004; 31522 posts; 12752 upvotes

Jun ninth, 2020 9:35 pm

Three schools of thought on this one:
According to stealer: Yes you must service it hither 100% or there "could be big penalties" at lease end

Co-ordinate to Honda: "We recommend y'all get your service done at a Honda dealership..." you know even though they will suddenly have nothing to practise with dealers and they are "independent businesses" when you ever take a complaint about 1

According to your lease and warranty requirements: No.

Jun 9th, 2020 11:00 pm

#xix

TimeRunz: Jr. Member; Mar 7, 2011; 142 posts; 129 upvotes; Ontario

Jun 9th, 2020 xi:00 pm

cb8888 wrote: ↑ That's a load of crap... Residual value has null to do with where the automobile is serviced... Information technology's not like a dealer or indie store will change the value of a machine. Equally for Honda certified, that is up to the dealer if they want to recondition it to meet the Honda certified standards or non.
The amount of crap dealers sell people on is amazing, I am so happy to be done working in the machine industry, just a bunch of accented crooks... Information technology'due south a shame, some cars manufacturers are so bully simply the people who correspond them but give them a bad reputation

A flake sidetracking.. merely would it help with the value for a vehicle trade-in?

Jun 9th, 2020 11:50 pm