I buy my acura parts from Honda all the time but they always tell me they wont warrantee the part since its going to be for my TL. I actually chuckle when im told that because that doesn't mean anything.


but you do save a lot of money going that route.

 

I'm in the DC, MD, VA area. My 07 with 10?K TL is due for a B14. I called Radley Acura, they quoted me 2100. Called Honda in Bethesda and was quoted 2200- they said they replaced a few more items than Acura does when they tear everything apart.... I'm shopping around on this....

Anyone know any good shops in the area for this service? -No, I cannot do it myself anymore.

 

try asking for "an oil change, tire rotation and the timing belt service (w/water pump and all)"....i bet the price changes. $2100?! that's obscene. your B service alone they are quoting you the $200 price tag, plus the $40 tire rotation. which means the "4" is over $1800. i was quoted more in the range of $1100-1200 for the TB service from the dealer.

heard there was a TB special at a honda dealer near baltimore somewhere...the $600 variety.

 

That bill is about right for dealer work. At least all the "parts" prices you posted. All the prices are at or below what I sell them for at another dealer.


You cannot compare Online prices to instant shop prices.


If you want Online prices order all the parts pay shipping and a week later get them then bring your own parts to the dealer.


Just saying.


IMO

 

parts alone for the 105k service are around $700... labor wise its pretty time consuming to do...

 

105k parts only cost like $295 through our vendors, and like $50-200 for extras. :x

 

Looks like I got hosed too.. I'm not sure how they matched the Honda price but charged for whatever the hell..

No matter how I complain the lesson is the same, and others here have already preached; Do not go to the dealership.

You would think they would do things in a way to keep the customer coming back.

 

Timing belt
timing belt tensioner
timing belt idler pulley
thermostat
water pump
serpentine belt
spark plugs


u can get all that for $495??

 

This is from curryacuraparts.com before shipping and tax for all the parts above.

 

More motivation to either DIY or source the parts and go third party...or get a car that doesnt have cams/valves
keeping things in perspective:
my son got two quotes from the BMW dealer for his 3 series. Replace low beam headlight $250, flush power steering fluid $250! "The Ultimate Money Sucking Machine"

 

+1, $163 for 6 spark-plugs is outrageous
Sorry about your misfortune.

This is one of the reasons why I do all my own (and immediate family) maintenance including timing belts.
That and I also enjoy working on stuff.