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Does new car maintenance have to be done by a dealer?
Question : Does new car maintenance have to be done by a dealer?
I hope to buy a new car next year. The problem is the brand of car I am interested in does not have a dealer near my home. I live in a rural area. If I am required to go to a location that has a brand name dealer I will be driving about 230 miles just for something simple like an oil change! I would think they would require this in order for my warranty to be honored but thought I would ask and see if anyone knows this answer for sure. Thank you in advance for your help,.
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Answer by ford crazy
yes it would have to be done by the dealer in order for the warranty to be honored.if neone else does it,it could void it.seen it happen plenty of times.
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#2 written by Phil 1 year ago
No you do NOT need to go to the dealer for routine maintenance, but you WILL need to take it to the dealer for repairs.
Aftermarket warranty companies are known to void warranties if you do not have the dealer do it but factory warranties will not void the warranty if you have someone else do it or even if you do it yourself.
Just make sure you follow the manufactures recommended service intervals and that you use the correct type and weight of motor oil.
BMW and Mercedes both require full synthetic motor oil for example, while a Chevy will only require conventional motor oil.
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#3 written by Stuart H 1 year ago
Legally No and as long as you keep good records on maintenance performed on the car they would have a tough time trying to deny you a warranty claim. Warranty claim problems in this area usually only come into play if the engine or transmission have internal problems while the vehicle is under warranty. Due to greatly improved engineering this has become a rarity, which is why everybody wants to sell you an extended warranty. They know that they won’t have much to pay out compared to what you are paying in.
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#4 written by jayt 1 year ago
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#5 written by tom 1 year ago
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If you live in the Usa then you Dont have to have the dealer to the maintenance, there is a law regarding that. However, some vehicles require certain fluids for coolant, transmission, power steering and brake fluid, so if an aftermarket does any flushes etc, and use the wrong fluid, which I have seen many times, then you will not be covered. Just find a reputable shop and you will be fine.