Do I Need to Take My Car to the Dealership I Purchased it From for Service?
Many car owners buy an auto service contract from the dealership while buying a car thinking it is necessary to keep the manufacturer’s warranty intact. Here is some information that will debunk the myths related to auto service contracts and the manufacturer’s warranty.
What Does a Car Manufacturer’s Warranty Mention About Service?
If you read the warranty documents carefully, you will not find any mention of taking the car to the dealership for service. The car manufacturer stresses the importance of regular maintenance to keep your car healthy. If it finds you have shown negligence towards regular maintenance, it can deny you the warranty coverage. In such cases, you will be required to pay for the repairs and replacements even for the parts that are covered under the manufacturer’s warranty.
You can take the car for service to any garage in your city/town provided it has qualified staff to perform maintenance. Today’s cars are advanced machines with electronically-controlled components. If the person performing maintenance is not qualified, there is a risk of damage to the systems inside the car. The car dealership is one of the places where you can take your car for service. If you feel the dealership charges a fair price for regular maintenance tasks, you can take your car to the dealership for service.
Why Is Regular Maintenance So Important?
The car has many moving components that go through daily wear and tear. Engine oil in the car lubricates the engine components and reduces friction. If you do not maintain recommended engine oil level, it increases the friction between engine components that lead to overheating. This can further lead to failure of the engine. Similarly, the power transmission fluid acts as a lubricant for all moving parts of the transmission. If the power transmission fluid level is low, it will increase the friction between components that could cause overheating of the power transmission system which is not good.
Regular maintenance checks include checking all fluid levels and maintaining their recommended levels. Similarly, oil changes are also part of regular maintenance that keep the engine in good condition. When you pay attention to this schedule, the chances of any part failing decreases and even if it fails, you can get free repairs and replacement as per the manufacturer’s warranty coverage.
Are There Any Advantages of Taking the Car for Service to the Dealership?
The price of regular maintenance differs with every service provider and there is no standardization of service rates. If the dealership is charging less for the service, you can purchase the auto service contract and take the car for service to the dealership. There is nothing wrong with getting good service and also saving money in the process.
Also, if any fault develops in any part covered under the manufacturer’s warranty, the dealership will perform the repairs without asking details of service as they will have all the records. If you take the car to another auto service center, you need to document all maintenance service records and provide them as proof when asked for repairs that are covered under the manufacturer’s warranty.
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