I was very honoured to be asked to comment on the benefits of using a Main dealer for servicing your car by Motor Trader Insider. I have to be fair been a long standing fan of this car buyers guide as is it so much better informed than most other guides, probably as it is written by real people in the motor industry
Anyway they wanted to know if I thought using a main dealer to service your car made sense. In essence my answer is "yes, at least it is whilst the car is in warranty"
Why?
1. For new models the dealer has had pre launch training, has all the diagnostic equipment and ready access to the manufacturers technical team
2. They have ongoing training and technical updates
3. As a matter of routine during servicing they'll upload software enhancements and make any component changes, fixes the independent garage won't even hear about let alone carry out
4. There's a better chance of making a successful goodwill claim if something happens shortly after your warranty expires if it has been maintained within the manufacturers network
5. Convenience. if a warranty issue is found on your car during a service by an independent you'll need to book it in with a main agent at a later date.
The article covers lots more including future values and saving money by switching to Independent garages once the warranty period has expired. It's is definitely worth a look
Meanwhile I'm still pleased to have been asked for my tuppence
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