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Old Aug 22, 2021 | 03:01 PM
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Default How to Get First Service? Suggestion needed for new car guy

So i have 2020 accord 1.5.its time for First Service as the minder says so and oil quality is at 15%.this is my first car ever so i am not sure how to proceed

1)Should i ONLY go to dealer and get the service done?

2)How much usually does it cost for an oil change at the dealership?

3)Do dealer run any discounts for oil changes? Can i call dealerships and find out who has the lowest price?

4)Please provide any suggestions that can help me

THANK YOU EVERYONE FOR YOUR HELP.
 
Old Aug 23, 2021 | 03:10 PM
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You do not have to go to the dealer for the oil change.
- That service schedule probably includes rotating tires, maybe a couple other things (owners manual).
- Keep your maintenance records (receipts) just in case you ever any problem requiring warranty coverage.
- If you're not inclined to do that stuff yourself, it's not a bad idea to become an established customer at some independent mechanic who can do more than just oil changes.
- An independent shop may or may not reset your oil-life monitor, but that is easy to do (owners manual).
- Some dealers give the first oil change free, but they would have told you that when you bought the car.
- Some quick-lube places do good work, some don't. There are stories about using the wrong oil, or worse. Look at reviews.

Cost for an oil change varies a lot depending on where you're located. They sometimes run discounts & specials. Call around.

The warning goes off at 15% so you have plenty of time to book an appointment before it gets down to 5% or 0%. But there's no harm in changing as early as 15%.
 
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