Honda Repair Near Kettering

Honda repair near Kettering

Kettering Honda owners who use Murphy's go to the Centerville shop at 100 N Main St, Centerville, OH 45459, about 10 to 15 minutes south on Far Hills Avenue (State Route 48). ASE-certified technicians follow the Maintenance Minder on Civics, Accords, CR-Vs, HR-Vs, Pilots, Odysseys, and Ridgelines, and handle the repairs that come after the factory warranty. Call 937-433-0140 or book online and choose the Centerville shop.

Address: 100 N Main St, Centerville, OH 45459
Phone: 937-433-0140
Hours: Monday–Friday, 7:30am–5:00pm. Closed Saturday and Sunday.

Will an independent shop void my Honda warranty?

No. Under the federal Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, maintenance done at an independent shop does not void the factory warranty, as long as it follows the schedule and you keep the records. The Centerville shop follows the Maintenance Minder codes your Honda shows, and Murphy's gives you an itemized record of each visit.

Two jobs still belong at the dealer: repairs Honda pays for under the factory warranty, and safety recalls. Oil changes, Maintenance Minder service, brakes, tires, and repairs after the warranty can all be done here.

What do the Maintenance Minder codes mean?

Your Honda tells you what is due with a letter and one or more numbers.

• A: oil change.
• B: oil change plus an inspection of the brakes, suspension, and other wear items.
• 1: tire rotation.
• 2: engine and cabin air filters, and a drive belt check.
• 3: transmission fluid, including CVT fluid.
• 4: spark plugs, the timing belt on engines that have one, and a valve clearance check.
• 5: engine coolant.
• 6: rear differential fluid on all-wheel-drive models.
• 7: brake fluid.

Read the code off the dash when you book, and the service advisor plans the visit around it. Code 1 rotations and the alignment check matter more on all-wheel-drive CR-Vs and Pilots, where uneven tire wear strains the drivetrain.

What Honda jobs come up most?

V6 timing belts. The 3.5L V6 in the Pilot, Odyssey, Ridgeline, and Accord V6 uses a timing belt, due with code 4, usually around 100,000 miles. The water pump sits behind the belt and is normally replaced with it. Most Honda four-cylinders built since the early 2000s use a timing chain instead. More on Honda timing belt service.

CVT fluid. Many Civics, CR-Vs, Accords, HR-Vs, and Fits use a continuously variable transmission. Its fluid is due with code 3, and CVTs are sensitive to fluid type, so the shop uses Honda-specification fluid.

Brakes and tires. Heavier models like the Pilot and Odyssey wear brakes and tires faster. Murphy's is a Tire Rack recommended installer, and the alignment check is free.

Honda work done at the Centerville shop

• Maintenance Minder service, A and B with sub-codes
• Oil changes, synthetic and high-mileage
• Check engine light diagnosis, and software updates or module reflashes when needed
• Timing belt and water pump service
• CVT and automatic transmission fluid service
• Brakes, suspension, alignment, A/C, cooling system, and electrical diagnosis
• Pre-purchase inspections on used Hondas
• Hybrid service, including the Accord Hybrid and Insight

Every visit starts with a digital inspection, with photos and video sent to your phone or email. No repair starts until you approve it, and repairs carry a 36-month/36,000-mile warranty, as described on our About page.

Murphy's and Kettering

Every October, Murphy's gives free brake pads or shoes with a complete brake service and donates 10% of October brake service sales to the Women's Wellness Fund at Kettering Medical Center. Read about the October brake promotion. More on the drive from Kettering is on Kettering auto repair, and east-side owners can use Beavercreek Honda repair.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will an independent shop void my Honda warranty?

No. Under the federal Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, maintenance done at an independent shop does not void the factory warranty, as long as it follows the schedule and you keep records. Murphy's provides an itemized record of each visit. Warranty repairs and safety recalls still go to the dealer.

What do the Honda Maintenance Minder codes mean?

A is an oil change and B is an oil change plus an inspection. The number codes add items: 1 tire rotation, 2 air filters and drive belt check, 3 transmission fluid, 4 spark plugs, timing belt if equipped, and valve check, 5 coolant, 6 rear differential fluid, 7 brake fluid.

Does my Honda have a timing belt?

The 3.5L V6 in the Pilot, Odyssey, Ridgeline, and Accord V6 uses a timing belt, due with Maintenance Minder code 4, usually around 100,000 miles. Most owners replace the water pump at the same time. Most Honda four-cylinders built since the early 2000s use a timing chain instead.

Which Murphy's location should Kettering Honda owners use?

Most Kettering customers use the Centerville shop at 100 N Main St, Centerville, OH 45459, about 10 to 15 minutes south. Call 937-433-0140. North Kettering drivers near I-675 may find the Beavercreek shop just as close.

Are the technicians certified?

Technicians are ASE certified. Senior technicians hold ASE Master Certification.