I just bought a new car, should I get it serviced at my deale or just go to a jiffylube type place?

Answer 1

go where you are used to going. If you trust Jiffy Lube or another quick lube in the town then go there. If you dont trust them then go to a dealer. If you dont trust either then do it yourself. There is really no advantage to one over the other. They are both goin to do the same thing one may be a littler more expensive. WHere did you go for other vehicles you owned. I own 3 quick lubes and can tell you that you should go where ever you want. Dont let anyone tell you the dealerships are to expensive and dont let anyone tell you bad stories about quick lubes. All places will make mistakes once in a while but it depends on who owns the place and how it is managed. You could go to a dealer and get terrible service and you could go to a quick lube and get terrible service. Just go where you would normally go with other vehicles.

Answer 2

You can't go wrong when you get a car serviced at the dealership you bought it from, although it is never the cheapest. Many dealerships will offer a free oil change the first time or one free tune up, that sort of thing. Check this with the guy you bought the car from, sometimes they'll help you out. If not, check prices at different places. You could also talk to friends and see if they can recommend a place where they trust the mechanics and their work.

Answer 3

Do it yourself, or go to the dealer.

Jiffy Lube type places don't really save you money in the long run, they use the cheapest oil and filters possible and many of them have been busted on news shows for not even changing your oil 1/2 the time or doing other shady things. I DO NOT trust them. Neither should you.

The dealer is always a safer bet if you are unable or unwilling to change your own oil (and most people are these days)

Answer 4

We've always taken ours to the dealship. If it's a quality vehicle it should require little other than the normal maintenance. If you've been there regularly and built up a relationship, the dealership will probably take better care of you when it comes to warranty and good will. Finally, if your not happy with a particular dealer, don't hesitate to change to another if that's practical.

btw, our dealer charges little more for oil and fillter changes than the jiffies, and washes the vehicles at no charge.

Answer 5

Depends on the issue and depends on the car make and model. Typically, things like brakes and fluid replacement can be done at most places and as long as you are able to refuse the extras they try to sell you (PCV valve replacement for example), a local garage is probably best.

The dealership is usually more expensive but when it comes to more important work, they will know the type of car better than a local garage and it will be better in the long run for those items (A/C condensor, engine problems, interior/electrical issues).

Review your manual, it will tell you intervals for changing things like brake fluid, coolant, and oil and filters. 3,000 mile oil changes are a thing of the past for most cars now (with exceptions) so it is best to know what you need rather than just go in and ask for them to look at it. For example, most new hondas require only 10,000 mile oil changes with a filter change every 20,000 miles for normal driving conditions and then half those numbers for extreme conditions. However, you have to monitor your oil level better if you stick to those intervals. Changing you oil too often does no damage but it can get costly if you are going to quick stop places every 3 months/3,000 miles.

You may want to try looking into finding out more about the innerworkings of your car also. It will allow you to discuss matters of repair more on a level ground with service people rather than having to take their word for things. Or, you may want to consult a friend or family member who knows about cars for their opinion.

It may be helpful to note that many people refer to dealerships as "stealerships" because of the full retail price they charge on the parts and the way they handle customers. This does not however apply to all dealerships.

Answer 6

I would take it to the dealer, if you just bought it in, a week or so they'll probably send you a booklet with coupons and services that they'll offer you. It also depends on the type of car, if its a foriegn car I would NOT take it to somewhere like Jiffy Lube, take it to a private mechanic that specialzes in that brand

Answer 7

only go to dealers or independent shops that specialize in your make of car. I've seen those jiffy type places mess up lots of cars, most commonly stripping out oil pan bolts. also, those jiffy type places don't know what 'other' stuff to look for, so, your car could have something wrong that would go unnoticed. a dealer or specialist shop deals with a very specific range of cars, and they'll be very familiar with them and know what to look for, based on their experience.

Answer 8

Go wherever you feel more comfortable and can afford. If you don't go to your dealer, make sure you document everything that gets done to your car for warranty purposes. You should have received a booklet that tells you want needs to be done and when. Get whatever place you go to, to fill it out and stamp it.

Answer 9

Sounds like you got lotsa money. Go to the dealer if you got too much. do it yourself if you dont have enough. Somewhere 1/2 way in between there is probably jiffy lube. - thats where im going

Answer 10

Just go to jiffylube type place...