ClarityAlex
New Member
Hi folks, I'm new to the forum but got my Clarity Touring (Canadian version) in January. I just got my first Maintenance Minder message - code A19.
Code 9 = brake service & chassis inspection. Similar to code 0 for US cars but the wording is "brake service" for Canada vs "brake inspection" in the US.
This "brake service" will be $170 at the dealer (plus the $60 oil change). They couldn't explain what it involves but said if I skip it my warranty could be affected. My primary reason to buy the Clarity was to save money long-term, so paying for bogus "service" every 4 months will drive up the cost of ownership significantly, but I don't want to throw away my warranty on such a complicated car. I also paid for the extended 7yr/160K warranty. I'm pretty pissed off.
I figure I have three options:
1. Suck it up and pay. See how frequently it comes up again.
2. Do it myself, document it (possibly by video). Hope that satisfies their warranty people someday.
3. Take it somewhere else for the service? Hope that satisfies their warranty people.
I'm not a mechanic but normally do all my own vehicle repairs. I'm more than capable of greasing my calipers and doing a visual inspection under the car. I only planned to take the car to Honda for oil changes to stay in the warranty "good books" but it would be faster and more convenient to do myself, not to mention the savings.
Normally I don't care so much but I worry about how complicated the Clarity is and want to keep my warranty happy where I can. But I am leaning towards doing everything myself at this point. Just wondering what other people's feelings are here. Or if anyone has experience with Honda's warranty department they could share. Thanks in advance.
Code 9 = brake service & chassis inspection. Similar to code 0 for US cars but the wording is "brake service" for Canada vs "brake inspection" in the US.
This "brake service" will be $170 at the dealer (plus the $60 oil change). They couldn't explain what it involves but said if I skip it my warranty could be affected. My primary reason to buy the Clarity was to save money long-term, so paying for bogus "service" every 4 months will drive up the cost of ownership significantly, but I don't want to throw away my warranty on such a complicated car. I also paid for the extended 7yr/160K warranty. I'm pretty pissed off.
I figure I have three options:
1. Suck it up and pay. See how frequently it comes up again.
2. Do it myself, document it (possibly by video). Hope that satisfies their warranty people someday.
3. Take it somewhere else for the service? Hope that satisfies their warranty people.
I'm not a mechanic but normally do all my own vehicle repairs. I'm more than capable of greasing my calipers and doing a visual inspection under the car. I only planned to take the car to Honda for oil changes to stay in the warranty "good books" but it would be faster and more convenient to do myself, not to mention the savings.
Normally I don't care so much but I worry about how complicated the Clarity is and want to keep my warranty happy where I can. But I am leaning towards doing everything myself at this point. Just wondering what other people's feelings are here. Or if anyone has experience with Honda's warranty department they could share. Thanks in advance.