Everyone dreams of owning a new car, truck, and SUV at some point in their lifetime. So off you head to the dealership to buy your Chevrolet, Toyota, or maybe even an Acura. It doesn’t really matter what make you choose. You spend time researching the vehicle, comparing it to others, choosing options and colors for your car or truck. Then, you buy the vehicle and drive off the lot. You fall in love with this vehicle, and why wouldn’t you, you worked hard for it.
Of course you take care of your car, truck, or SUV. You complete regularly scheduled maintenance like oil changes, tire rotations, or fluid inspections, and of course, you do this at the dealership that you bought it from right? Or at least a franchised store right? If so, why not? Did you know that your dealership’s automotive technicians are certified and trained by the manufacturer that made your car, truck, or SUV to properly maintain and repair your vehicle?
It only makes sense to take your vehicle to an authorized dealership. Consider this. You buy a television from let’s say, Panasonic and you have an issue. Who do you call to fix it? Panasonic of course. Televisions are so complex these days that you want a trained professional to fix it properly without harming the warranty, so why would you trust your $30,000 (give or take a few thousand) vehicle to a mom and pop shop that may lack the proper tools and know how?
Vehicles come equipped with very complicated technological systems and computer chips. Your dealership has the right equipment and skills to repair those systems if they should fail. So why should you maintain your vehicle with your dealership? Simple. When the dealership maintains your automobile, they get to know your vehicle. They can recommend preventative maintenance that will help you avoid costly repairs in the future. They also value loyalty, so if there happens to be a costly repair outside of the warranty, they may be able to assist you with the cost of that repair with a discount.
Simply put, there are great benefits to maintaining and repairing your vehicle with your local dealership:
- They can recommend preventative maintenance
- They have the tools, skills, and credentials to properly maintain/repair your vehicle
- You will be notified promptly of recalls if any occur
- Dealerships receive Service Bulletins to correct some issues that may arise
- Genuine Parts and guaranteed quality
- Repairs come with warranties
Why trust your vehicle to anyone else?