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NO.

Your specific concern of 'routine' service is of no concern- the big issue is warranty work.

Sure, "routine servicing" can be done at any Honda dealership. For that matter, any Ford, Chevy or Jiffy Lube can do "routine servicing". Heck, I do all my routine service in my garage.

But when it comes to ANY warranty work, you'll be driving for 4 hours. We're not talking major engine rebuilds- any tick, thud, adjustment, whistle, etc etc.

I may be wrong, but I'd get it in writing from Acura that Honda will provide the warranty service...NOT from the dealership either, but from Acura corporate in Torrance CA.

I'm not saying don't buy the MDX, just understand the deal you're getting. Maybe get the dealership to agree that any warranty work which takes more than (let's say)4 hours, they give you a loaner AND they bring the car back to you when it is done. That way you only loose one day max on any visit.... but get it in writing.


Ard
 
Don;

While some of my suggestions are 'above and beyond', the large issue is honesty and accuracy: if the dealership is claiming that the Honda dealer will handle all your service (both routine and warranty) it should be true.

Yes it might not be possible to get written assurances, but putting the statement in writing and including it on a purchase contract should be a no-brainer for them- unless it isn't true...

Good luck

Ard
 
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