rajacura

Hi Guys,

I have an Acura TL 2006 with 24k miles and I am from Northern VA. The maintenance minder just indicated B12 service due. Called the dealer and got quoted for $350 just for the service ($140 for B, $30 for 1, $180 for 2) and said it might cost extra for the parts!!

I previously got for B1 service at 12K and now just after another additional 12K B12!!

Does it cost that much!! Do you know any other dealers in DV/VA/MD area who charge less?? Please advise.

Thanks in advance,

RK

Hi speed

iTrader: (3)

I have an 06 that I just had this service done on for $226 out the door including synthectic oil. I live in California but look at shops specializing in Acuras, they have to do it cheaper than the dealer. I think the service was $170 Labor and $56 in parts. Just an Air filter for the engine and cabin plus an oil change with tire rotation.

ballinfizzle89

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Hmm..I might just me ing this but I thought the rates in every dealer were more or less basically the same

But yeah that's how much I got quoted in Palm Beach

csmeance

Save yourself some $$$$. get an oil change, tire rotation and if 6MT< parking brake adjusted. Then walk over to the parts dept and get a cabin air filter and engine air filter, total should be 40 buxs for both filters. Come back home with filters and install yourself. It is very simple, there are a bunch of DIY's on the board complete with pictures. Save yourself the 150 in labor.

ggesq

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+1

csmeance

from the manual

heres what services are needed.

ggesq

iTrader: (1)

Didn't we have a whole thread by Jetjock recently where everyone posted different labor rates? I highly doubt the rates for labor and/or service are the same across the board.

lusid

You are defiantly right about this, I called two local MN dealers and they were charging 174.00 and 194.00 respectively for a B1.

I called local Honda, and they quoted me 111.00 for the same deal.

kappa821

mine was 250, darn b12 service sucks

rajacura

I just called another dealer in VA (25 miles away -- which is not bad) and they quoted the $169.00 (including parts) for the B12 service!! Not sure if this is a bluff to quote less and charge more later! Hmmmmmmmm!

rajacura

Sorry for previous post...got a little excited I guess....I called them back to confirm the price and the previous rep got me wrong for just B1. Now the B12, they are quoting $246 + tax + some $10 for parts shop.

Kostyan

just do an oil change, you can do other things yourself. Just make sure you keep all receipts

ILLustriousUA6

iTrader: (2)

wow. my 06 with 30k just popped up like couple days ago.. it's been buggin the shit outta me telling me i need to do the B12.. anyone know how I can close that shit?

jimmyl729

i called various dealers around the area for B12 service, range from 250-400

and..of course i went with the dealer quoting me 250...$259.60 to be precise.

princelybug

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How do we adjust the parking brake on our cars?

pttl

I had a B12 service done on my 06 TL, last month, and ever since my dash board, behind the glove compartment, has been squeeking or making a chirping sound. Why would this be happening? Would it be caused by the dealer taking the dash board apart to install a new cabin filter?

I intend to take the car back to the dealer to let them know about it and have them try to fix it, but I want to know what I'm talking about.

Thanks

darksom1

I just got a B12 done (with syn change) last month. FREE!! Do I count?

jnc2000

Most likely they replaced your cabin air filter. Replacing the cabin air filter requires removal of the glove box which is the area you are hearing noises from. Take it back to Acura and have it looked at - or save yourself the time and take 30 min your garage and take it apart to make sure everything is good.

pttl

1. How do i take the glove box apart?
2. What would i be looking for that would cause this insane sound?

thanks

darksom1

Check this out.

PSURob12

ughhhh I just paid like 320 for B12 yesterday. It's wierd because I had it in for B12 before and it was only like 220. What the hell?