This is my first car bought brand new and I don't know whether I keep my car maintained by the dealer or by a private shop. My question is: Is it worthy to save money maintaining my vehicle in a private shop?
2007-04-19 14:02:28 · 12 answers · asked by dgalbg2005 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Usually you can get a better deal with the dealership, plus they are less likely to try and scam you.
2007-04-19 14:06:27 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all, I have to say to og9876....37,000 miles without an oil change? Are you really that stupid???? Do you realize that you just made yourself look like an complete ***? Oil changes are the cheapest insurance for your car.
Anyways....the dealership and the private shops are both good choices. Just make sure that you follow what is recommended for your car....regardless of where you get it done. I know for warranty issues and everything on a new car (I work in service at a dealership) it is easier to pull records and history (if ever needed)...but receipts from wherever the work was done works too. At least for my dealership it does. If you are going to go with a private shop, just ask around, it's a good way to find out what kind of work they do. Like I said...just make sure to follow your recommended services for your car. Hope this helps!!
2007-04-20 00:01:40 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
At 10k, there is little your car should need other than oilchange/lube and tires rotated.
Saving money at a private shop is fine as long as it is reputable. Check BBB records and ask friends and family, preferably those with cars.
Treat your owners manual as the holy grail. The manufactor put it there for a reason. Look at it and follow it.
There are a few complex repairs best left to a dealer. And dealers have the latest training and computer updates. Simple routine stuff at the local shop.
Complex repairs involving troubleshooting at the dealer.
Dealers are trying to make money by doing routine stuff also, if you can afford, okay.
og9876- uh, dude it won't for long, change that oil! You can go maybe 7-8k under light driving conditions. I hope you are just bsing.
2007-04-19 21:12:46 · answer #3 · answered by mike h 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The dealer is doing their job right, reminding you that you must do the recommended maintenance to keep the warranty valid...you are responsible for making sure that ALL the recommended maintenance is done at the correct intervals.
Did you get a maintenance plan when you bought the car? If so, you have coupons for the required maintenance...
In any case, if you want no question that the maintenance is done correctly, for warranty, then let the dealer do it..."cheap" ways can ultimately void your warranty, if you can't "prove" all of it was done...
2007-04-19 21:12:48 · answer #4 · answered by Michael B 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i would recomend the dealer. there are some things you can do yourself. but so much has changed on todays vehicles that some things arent as easy as they used to be. and also if while in the shop they get inspected. and for however long your warranty is, it gets fixed for free.
and when i say that lots has changed in cars, im also talking about fluids.
and with repair after warranty. generally dealers are more expensive off the line, but generally save money in the long run. dealer technicians are trained to work on those specific systems that are on your car. and can generally diagnose problems quicker.
the choice is in your hands.
2007-04-19 21:48:44 · answer #5 · answered by FLYC3 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can do your own maintenance, but if you do, make sure you have receipts for all the parts, including the oil.
While my cars are in warranty, I usually have the maintenance done by the dealers, since they log the work done on their commputer and they have a record of it. If I have to go in for warranty work while I'm out of town, then they still have the record and their is no question about it. Good luck.
2007-04-19 21:19:42 · answer #6 · answered by Fordman 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
10,000 miles isn't crap. But you do need to get the oil changed. Have you done that yet? You can take it anywhere. The dealership will over charge you.
The only car I ever took to the dealership for everything was my volvo. I figured If I paid that much for it, I might as well pay that much for maintainence and preventive care. $60 for an oil change was stupid, but something in my head so do it anyway. But they have weird oil plugs in them that most people like walmart and chain oil change places can't do anyway.
2007-04-19 21:08:03 · answer #7 · answered by dior.junkie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
oil changes are part of routine maintenance, u should take
your car to the dealership until the warranty expires that way
they will have proof of maintenance done to your car in case
of any claim, after warranty expires u can take it to any
automotive shop if u choose to do so and yes at 10k miles
you need an oil change
.
2007-04-19 21:23:18 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's prob. just best to go to your dealership because they'll be more familiar with the car. That's where I go. 10K miles? Wow. It was supposed to be getting the maintenance check back when it hit 5K miles. Anyway, be sure to have your air filter changed, oil filter, check for any heatercore leaks, and brakes, traction on the wheels, etc. Transmission. But they should know. Sitck with the dealer, unless you don't like them.
2007-04-19 21:07:40 · answer #9 · answered by James 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do the dealership! they know the car better than you do and even more importantly than that lil joe's garage you take your car too.....besides....most of the time if you take your car to a private shop and if there work makes another system in your car malfunction then the dealership will prolly void out your warranty...your choice
2007-04-19 21:14:22 · answer #10 · answered by kevin_carrion2006 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋