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#1262 of 3107 Re: The BEST PRICES FOR 7/100,000/$0 [dwynne] by johnddent Nov 03, 2006 (4:49 pm)
Replying to: dwynne (Nov 02, 2006 8:30 am) papahonda may be gambling, but his analysis of expected value integrates what the gamble is worth. If it is an 87% chance that you will benefit from the gamble, then the extra $114 seems worth it to me.   Thanks papa for the breakdown.   John Replies to this message: papahonda (Nov 04, 2006 6:51 am)
#1263 of 3107 Re: The BEST PRICES FOR 7/100,000/$0 [johnddent] by papahonda Nov 04, 2006 (6:51 am)
Replying to: johnddent (Nov 03, 2006 4:49 pm) no prob - just a different perspective .... not saying i'm right or that dennis is wrong - everyone needs to choose for themselves ......   p.h.
#1264 of 3107 Re: Warranty Question [dwynne] by sandiego22 Nov 06, 2006 (12:24 pm)
Replying to: dwynne (Oct 24, 2006 11:09 am) I have been reading this forum for a while before and after the purchase of my new Odyssey... Can anyone answer these questions for me?   1/ Has anyone purchased the Bernardi warranty (hondacare) online (or via their phone number)?   2/ I will read the documentation, but I assume the warranty they sell is the same as any other "HondaCare" warranty that a dealership would sell?   3/ Can I use this warranty at my local dealership (I assume "yes", but has anyone done this? Does it reside in some computer database that all delearships can access?)   4/ No tax on the purchase of a warranty right?   5/ If I buy the 8yr/120K mile warranty when the van has 5k miles on it, is it good until 125K miles (or when the van hits 120K)?   Thanks, Michelle Replies to this message: dwynne (Nov 06, 2006 12:56 pm) sky23213 (Nov 06, 2006 1:13 pm) sandiego22 (Nov 09, 2006 6:24 pm) sky23213 (Nov 06, 2006 1:10 pm)
#1265 of 3107 Re: Warranty Question [sandiego22] by dwynne Nov 06, 2006 (12:56 pm)
Replying to: sandiego22 (Nov 06, 2006 12:24 pm) 1) Yes one for my S2000, one for my wife's Accord, and my daughter purchased one for her Civic. Prior to Bernardi I had purchased from other HondaCare/Honda dealers "online" or on the phone. All with no problems.   2) Yes - it is the genuine HC warranty at a cheaper prices   3) Yes, they tie this to your name and the VIN of your Oddy. So you go to any Honda dealership and they can see the terms of your warranty in their system and will honor it if you are covered and collect the deductible should you not choose the $0 deductible plan.   4) Not for me and I would assume if you are not in the state of the dealership (MA) that there would be no tax. Note that it is against the law for FL residents to purchase a warranty from an out of state dealer (stupid FL law).   5) It runs out when your Oddy hits 8yrs from the day you or the original owner purchased it (the in-service date) or when the odo hits 120,000 miles - or whatever term you decide on. Note that the pro-rate for the refund is also based on miles and months since in-service and NOT from the date and miles on the van when you purchase the plan.   Dennis Replies to this message: sky23213 (Nov 06, 2006 1:13 pm) sandiego22 (Nov 09, 2006 6:24 pm)
#1266 of 3107 Re: Warranty Question [sandiego22] by sky23213 Nov 06, 2006 (1:10 pm)
Replying to: sandiego22 (Nov 06, 2006 12:24 pm) 1/ Has anyone purchased the Bernardi warranty (hondacare) online (or via their phone number)? I did last year over the phone. The app is on their page, need to fax/send it to one of the two guys listed;   2/ I will read the documentation, but I assume the warranty they sell is the same as any other "HondaCare" warranty that a dealership would sell? It is, just about 50% cheaper The Bernardi guys will mail you the receipt within a fe days; you'll receive the original contract with stickers and stuff in a few weeks from AHF (American Honda Financial.. IIRC);   3/ Can I use this warranty at my local dealership (I assume "yes", but has anyone done this? Does it reside in some computer database that all dealerships can access?) If it is a Honda Dealership - definitely; Nor sure about the database;   4/ No tax on the purchase of a warranty right? Nope. Unless u live in MA and they have a provision for that;   5/ If I buy the 8yr/120K mile warranty when the van has 5k miles on it, is it good until 125K miles (or when the van hits 120K)? Until you hit 120K.
#1267 of 3107 Re: Warranty Question [dwynne] by sky23213 Nov 06, 2006 (1:13 pm)
Replying to: dwynne (Nov 06, 2006 12:56 pm) Ah, thought that might happen - second time this week some one beats me to it. My hat off for your patience and detailed explanations, Dennis! Replies to this message: sandiego22 (Nov 09, 2006 6:24 pm)
#1268 of 3107 Who Does Your Car Maintenance? by kris995 Nov 06, 2006 (3:15 pm)
To those who've had extended warranties before.... Do you do your car maintenance with the dealer or take it somewhere else? There's a local auto shop that specializes in Hondas that I take my older cars to and have been using for years. It would be cheaper to keep my car maintained there rather than at the dealer. However, I think I'm going to buy the extended warranty through Berarndi once my new car has a couple thousand miles on it. Will I have trouble getting my car serviced at a dealer if I've done all the maintenance work somewhere else? Anybody experienced this? Replies to this message: aspesisteve (Nov 06, 2006 7:32 pm)
#1269 of 3107 Re: Who Does Your Car Maintenance? [kris995] by aspesisteve Nov 06, 2006 (7:32 pm)
Replying to: kris995 (Nov 06, 2006 3:15 pm) If you are just following the maint. log that Honda provides (not what a Honda service center tries to sell you), then you can have your fluids changed anywhere that's convienent. Just hang onto your reciepts to show you took care of things.   Today's Honda pretty much just needs fluid replacements for the first 90k miles not including the tires, brakes and wiper blades.   If time is precious to you, then you'll go to something like Jiffy Lube to get it done on the run.
#1270 of 3107 Jiffy Lube by sandman46 Nov 07, 2006 (1:54 pm)
Please don't subject your car...or any car for that matter to Jiffy Lube!!! Had a horrible experience with them years ago and am quite vocal when I hear of people wanting to use them. Most dealers have express lubes now or find a good mechanic with some knowledge of the brand of car you drive. Don't learn the hard way like I did!!!!   The Sandman Replies to this message: dwynne (Nov 07, 2006 2:47 pm) aspesisteve (Nov 08, 2006 6:50 pm)
#1271 of 3107 Re: Jiffy Lube [sandman46] by dwynne Nov 07, 2006 (2:47 pm)
Replying to: sandman46 (Nov 07, 2006 1:54 pm) Sorry you had a problem, but that could have happened anywhere - including the dealership. Do you really think the dealer has their "top notch factory trained techs" doing the oil changes? Not usually.   Last time I had my S2000 in the Honda dealership handed it back to be with oil all over the steering wheel, shifter, arm rest, and center console. I had to have the clean it off before I could drive back to work.   I don't use "Jiffy" but I have had oil changes done many times at Valvoline Instant Oil change. I usually bring OEM filters and crush washers with me - and used to bring my own oil when I ran M1. I get out of the car and watch the whole process to be sure it goes as right as I can make it without getting under the car myself.   The dealer takes it "in the back" and who knows that they do or do not do to it and at what cost. Once when I checked the oil in my SVT after a dealership change I could not find the dip stick - yep, they left it out - and got a nice ("we didn't do that") do door ding in my car as a bonus.   So I say YMMV with ANYONE who touches your car for any reason. *I* would rather pay someone to do it while I watch than to pay someone to do or not do whatever (including "road testing" my car) while I can't see them - and have to wait longer.   Dennis

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