Nandrew

Hi all
Does anyone have any experience of using the Oxford Honda dealership Johnson’s of Oxford? I bought my S2000 in September and would like to take it for a service in the next few months.

Thanks and merry Christmas

BevR

I have used them for the past 3 years and they have been fine. They pick up the car and drop it off within a day, as an aside they also told me only one engineer is allowed to drive the S2000's. I don't know how true that is but if true its pretty reassuring.

I was surprised how much detail they went into when looking over the car for a service, luckily they gave the car a good bill of health (the receptionist was very nice about my car, I do not think they get many in).

I don't think they change all fluids as part of the standard service as I had to ask for gearbox and diff oil separately, I would also do smaller things yourself if you can (for me that was spark plugs and unclogging the windscreen washer pipes/valves) as they are expensive.

I need my geo bolts doing this year and don't know if I should use Honda or have a chat with Hond-R out past Witney.

tjockhult

I used them first in 2017 and they saw no need for repairs. So fine. 2018 the bill came to £ 1,500! New discs and calipers on the rear - yes it was needed but very expensive at a dealer with OEM parts. Plus one light ballast - that part alone was about £ 400. It's possible the strategy is to rope you in in the first year and then ding you in the 2nd year, They kept calling and emailing in 2019... Just saying!

Nottm_S2

just follow the honda sheet in terms of what needs doing and dictate to them, i noticed mine had all sorts of random and they didnt bother with stuff like coolant ever..

i just DIY and follow what Honda recommend now

Nandrew

Thanks for the information. I think I will give them a ring this week to try and book the car in and see what the outcome is.

martin j

Reputations can be destroyed by service receptionists or technicians upselling for bonus, bloody same. Generally speaking about dealers, not this one in particular btw.

AquilaEagle

Go to Russ at Hond-R in Oxford. Tell him Ian from S2KUK sent you