I was in the Honda dealership in Kingman, Arizona having routine maintenance done on my 2009 Civic LX. Honda checked my engine and in-cabin air filters and showed me that BOTH were dirty and needed replacing. I told them to go ahead and replace them. The service rep said replacing both filters typically costs about $105.00.
I immediately told him to skip changing the filters. $105? I couldn't believe replacement filters were that much.
We stopped by WalMart on the way home to check their prices for replacements. $35.00 for both.
I've bought auto parts from Amazon before and saved a ton of money, so I checked their prices. I got both air filters PLUS an oil filter (which I'll eventually need) for $29.00. All products were eligible for free shipping (and no sales tax). Guess what? I just saved almost 25% by not buying from my local Kingman WalMart, AND I got a good Fram oil filter to boot!
Lessons learned...
1) DON'T BUY ANYTHING other than service from a Honda dealership. Their markup is ludicrous.
2) Unless you need it NOW, DON'T BUY ANYTHING from WalMart that you can get at Amazon. You'll save a bundle cheaper prices, no sales tax, and no gas used to go shopping!
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I've used Fram filters for years and none have failed. These are well made and nicely engineered. Even Honda of America contracts with Fram to produce their replacement filters (albeit under the Honda name).
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