Can I have my car serviced anywhere?

In order to keep your car’s warranty valid, your car will need to be serviced using approved parts. You can get your car serviced anywhere, but by going to a main dealer, you can be sure those all-important approved parts are used.

Can a car be serviced by a non dealer?

Unfortunately though that’s a rather simplistic view of a very complex subject. While the law says that you can’t be compelled to have your car serviced by a dealer there are other factors that need to be considered. Firstly, non-dealers can only do servicing, they can’t do warranty work.

Can a servicing chain service a new car?

Independent servicing chains regularly advertise that they can service your car without affecting its new car warranty. But vehicle manufacturers and new car dealers would probably prefer that everyone believed that only authorised dealers can service your new car.

When to go to the dealer for car service?

Problem When you sell your car, you worry that buyers will balk at non-dealer service records. Verdict: Lean toward the dealer. “If your car is new and under warranty,” Prosser says, “go to the dealer.”

Which is better a dealer or a garage for car service?

Servicing at a main dealership can be good value while bigger jobs like changing a clutch can be more expensive. Next time your car needs a service don’t automatically assume that your trusted independent garage or local “fast-fit” outlet is the cheapest option. Often the main dealer offers better value it has been claimed.

When to shun the dealer for car service?

Each year millions of motorists – particularly those whose cars are more than three years old and out of warranty – shun their local main dealers, assuming they will pay a lot less by getting the work done elsewhere.