Can a car be serviced at any workshop?
Can a car be serviced at any workshop?
Local vehicle manufacturers are outraged at proposed guidelines for the aftermarket industry that will allow consumers to select a workshop of their choice when having their vehicles serviced, maintained and repaired.
Are there restrictions on selling parts to independent service providers?
Vehicle manufacturers react with outrage to draft guidelines published by Competition Commission. Restrictions on the sale of original branded parts and components to independent service providers may be lifted. Image: Shiho Fukada, Bloomberg
How does a McCarthy service plan work for a car?
The dealer then contacts the McCarthy Service Plan Administrator to obtain authorisation prior to commencing your vehicle’s service. The McCarthy Service Plan covers the cost of the routine servicing of your vehicle, as stipulated in the original manufacturer’s service schedule.
How does Honda service center work for You?
Honda Service Centers are committed to providing maintenance and repair using up-to-date resources, Genuine Parts, and leading-edge customer service. Your Honda measures driving style, road conditions, and more to let you know when service is due. When you see the wrench, it’s time for Service.
When do I know it’s time for service on my Honda?
Your Honda measures driving style, road conditions, and more to let you know when service is due. When you see the wrench, it’s time for Service.
Why do car dealerships fight the service manager?
Because the people who fulfill the generic contracts are paid by how little service they have to do. So they fight the dealer on every penny. They’ll want to see the entire labor record on the car. They won’t want to pay for parts. They’ll fight on the cost of the labor.
Do you have to take your car in for service at the dealer?
If you’ve ever felt you got a raw deal taking your car in for service at the dealer, our anonymous service manager says that may well be true. But he also cites a number of reasons to take your car to the dealer for work anyway—and tells how not to get the short end of the stick when you do.
