For NA owners, in the UK at least, servicing is every 12,500 miles or 12 months, whatever comes first. Start with the Honda 12 and alternate with the 12+. Some vehicles are maintained via a 5 year servicing scheme which owners can either purchase as an add on, or is given as a 'freebie' on those rare occasions Honda is feeling generous.
Honda 12 Service* (£235); Note any body damage, Fit car protection kit, Check operation of all lights, Check operation of horn, Check operation of wipers, Check operation of windscreen washers, Top up washer fluid, Drain and refill engine oil, Replace engine oil filter and sump washer, Inspect brake pipes and fuel lines, Inspect exhaust system, Inspect front brake pads % wear, Inspect rear brake pads/shoes % wear. Remove brake drums if required, Inspect brake discs, Inspect cooling system for leaks, Inspect auxiliary drive belts, Check antifreeze content, Check all fluid levels, Check battery condition - Midtronics Tester, Inspect tyres and set pressures, Report on tyre tread depth (mm), Check front and rear suspension, Check wheel bearings, Check driveshaft and gaiters, Check track rod ends and ball joints, Check and adjust handbrake, Road test brakes, Road test steering, Road test suspension, Road test engine and transmissions, Road test heating system, Road test check for abnormal noises, Complete safety health check, Note any additional work required, Inspect underbody for corrosion.
Honda 12+ Service* (£345);
All 35 checks in the Honda 12, plus we will:
- Replace air filter
- Replace enhanced cabin filter
- Replace brake fluid
Yesterday my vehicle was put through a Honda 12 Service £235, plus petrol/gasoline* Fuel Filter £195, and 4 x iridium spark plugs** £221 making £651 in total. Fortunately this service only happens every 6 years/75k miles.
Although my vehicle is now 7 years old, it only has 46k on the clock. After speaking to the Service Staff, I managed to delay replacing the Fuel Filter and Iridium Spark Plugs last year during its 6 year service due to my mileage being so low, and although my mileage is still 30k less than expected, I really did not want to delay it any further especially as it is still under a Honda Extended Guarantee.
Service was due to take around 3 hours, however, it took 6 hours as they had to remove the centre console (arm rest/cupholder section) and the Magic Seats to get access to the fuel tank. The vehicle now reeks of petrol, so I will give the interior a good boojie on Monday and see if that helps. Fortunately, neither my wife, myself nor the dog smoke.
Got to say since having the spark plugs and fuel filter replaced the car seems to run a lot smoother and quieter. Even my wife commented on this during the drive home. Hope this smoother running translates into an improvement in fuel economy.
In 2021 the original battery (5 years old) was recorded as 12.6v and Good. It failed twice in January 2022 and was replaced
In 2022 and 2023 the replacement battery was also recorded as 12.6v and good.
Both front and rear brake pads were recorded as being 5mm - 2021 -2023.
Tyre wear (tyres were new in 2020):
2021 Front 7mm. Rear 8mm.
2022 Front 6mm. Rear 6mm.
2023. Front 5mm. Rear 6mm - I suspect the rears in 2022 were reading 7mm.
Legal minimum tyre tread depth is 1.6mm, however, as my tyres are Winter Biases All Weather/Season tyres, it is recommended they are replaced at 3mm for effective grip on snow and ice.
*A diesel version of the HR-V was sold in Europe which required its fuel filter to be replaced every 2 years/25k miles at £142 a pop! Like for like against the petrol fuel filter the diesel is £231 more expensive to replace.
The petrol fuel filter is replaced every 6 years or 75k miles.
** 4 x steel spark plugs are £109. These are replaced every 2 years/25k, compared to every 6 years/75k miles for the iridium. Like for like it is over £100 cheaper to replace the iridium.
