Can you take your car to the dealer instead of the dealer?
So, you may be able to save more than a few pennies by taking your ride somewhere other than the dealer for routine service and small repairs. Both shops said that doing so is unlikely to void your vehicle’s drive-train warranty, but you should always check with your manufacturer first to make sure.
Who is the dealer Jimmy bought his car from?
Jimmy bought his car from Anderson Motors’ rival dealer, Johnson Motors (motto: ” JESUS SAVES – SATAN INVESTS” ), and he has the plate frame to prove it. As you’re cruising along, a police officer decides you look a bit suspicious, so he pulls you over for the plate frame violation.
Do I have to take my Mercedes to the dealer for service?
This is a common question new Mercedes car owners have and one we get asked often. “Am I required to take my BMW or Mercedes back to the dealer for service?” “Does an independent repair shop void my warranty if they work on my car?” The list goes on and on. The answer is NO.
Is it a big deal to take off a dealer license plate?
What is a big deal are the dealers that put their own badge or sticker on the car’s paint- removal of which can do damage to your car’s finish.
What to do if your car dealer keeps fixing the same thing?
Often, work suddenly becomes free or your car gets fixed days or weeks ahead of time. If your dealer keeps fixing the same thing over and over again, get another dealer, or ask the service manager to escalate the problem (as mentioned earlier). If your dealer treats you badly, lies to you, etc., get another dealer.
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.
How often are car dealership service managers wrong?
They might be right 10 to 20 percent of the time, close 20 percent of the time, and dead wrong 60 percent of the time. I had a customer go through six oxygen sensors when all it was was a shorted wire. What’s the smartest thing you can buy from the dealer? A brand-name extended service contract. So if you’re buying a Ford, get a Ford contract.
What happens if I take my car dealer to court?
If you pursue a claim, you run the risk in court of losing and having to pay massive legal fees, and if you are angry, you also run the risk of a contempt of court citation. In some cases, saying you still plan to have the case heard will get a much better settlement.