In Australia, there tends to be a lot of confusion around car servicing. Some are of the opinion that they must take their vehicle to the dealership for servicing in order to maintain the warranty. On the other hand, you’ll hear others saying it’s a myth and you can take your vehicle to your own preferred mechanic. So, it’s understandable if you’re left wondering ‘what happens if I don’t service my car through the dealership?’. Below, we dispel this common myth, so you know exactly where you stand when it comes to servicing your vehicle.

So, it’s understandable if you’re left wondering ‘what happens if I don’t service my car through the dealership? So long as a licenced automotive repairer services your car according to the logbook, there is no impact on your warranty!

So, there you have it, myth dispelled! You do not have to service your car at the dealership, it’s your choice. Oftentimes when you purchase a new vehicle through a dealership, they will have you believe you need to return to their service department for the specified warranty period, this is simply not true, it is your choice as a consumer. As mentioned above, providing you service your vehicle with a licenced automotive service centre in accordance with the log book, your manufacturer’s warranty is protected. It is common knowledge that dealership servicing can at times be overpriced and sometimes they’ll even try to sneak in an upsell on services that are really not necessary.

At Auto Leaders, we offer fixed price servicing guaranteed cheaper than the dealer. Our log-book servicing ensures that your vehicle is operating safely and economically while maintaining the manufacturer’s statutory warranty. We provide servicing on all makes and models and our dealer alternative service offers high quality servicing by qualified technicians. Our logbook service includes a full written report plus 12 months free RACQ roadside assistance.

In a nutshell, it really is your choice! Our advice is to shop around for fixed price servicing and read the reviews online before choosing a mechanic or dealership for your servicing needs.

To book your service visit: https://www.autoleaders.com.au/services/manufacturers-log-book-service/ or call 1800 888 618.