Is warranty void if not serviced by dealer?

No, you don’t need to get your car serviced at the dealership to keep your manufacturer’s warranty intact. We also found language in logbooks that strongly implies you’ll be voiding the warranty if you don’t take it back to the dealer for servicing.

Can an independent garage do warranty work?

Servicing your car at an independent garage won’t invalidate a manufacturer warranty, as long as you follow our advice. This was because the Picasso’s second service had been done by an independent garage, but the bill did not detail the work carried out and the parts used.

Can you have your car serviced during lockdown?

Although many non-essential businesses have been told to close again, car service departments and garages are allowed to remain open during the lockdown, so you should be able to get your car serviced.

Is 10000 miles too long for an oil change?

Many automakers have oil-change intervals at 7,500 or even 10,000 miles and 6 or 12 months for time. Even if you drive fewer miles each year than your automaker suggests changing the oil (say, 6,000 miles, with suggested oil-change intervals at 7,500 miles), you should still be getting that oil changed twice a year.

Is servicing included in warranty?

Apart from wear and tear, most manufacturers warranties cover all mechanical and electrical parts. If you purchase an extended warranty, there may be exclusions. Some manufacturers will also include a number of services as part of the new car warranty and could include breakdown cover.

How long can I leave my car without service?

Most modern cars with a fairly healthy battery should last at least 2 weeks, without needing to be started up to re-charge the battery. If there’s any doubt about the condition of the battery, start it once a week just to be safe.

Can a car be serviced outside of the warranty?

However, a manufacturer does have the right to set a servicing schedule which must be adhered to. Cars outside their original new car warranty are a different kettle of fish altogether, and not covered here.

Do you need to do warranty work at an independent garage?

Your independent garage can docu­ment your service to ensure there are records of service should there ever be a dispute regarding warranty. The only service that MAY be required to be done at a car dealer are warranty repairs and recalls. Your independent garage can help keep you informed of these service requirements.

Can a Citroen car be serviced outside the warranty?

Citroen said warranty claims have to be supported with a detailed service history. Legal advice EU Block Exemption laws let customers get cars serviced outside dealer networks without invalidating their warranty. But manufacturer service schedules must be followed and original equipment parts used.

Can a car be serviced by a garage scheme member?

If your vehicle is under warranty, it can be serviced by a Good Garage Scheme member without invalidating the warranty conditions, but keep detailed invoices and receipts for all work done so you have proof that the car has been serviced according to its schedule.

However, a manufacturer does have the right to set a servicing schedule which must be adhered to. Cars outside their original new car warranty are a different kettle of fish altogether, and not covered here.

Your independent garage can docu­ment your service to ensure there are records of service should there ever be a dispute regarding warranty. The only service that MAY be required to be done at a car dealer are warranty repairs and recalls. Your independent garage can help keep you informed of these service requirements.

Citroen said warranty claims have to be supported with a detailed service history. Legal advice EU Block Exemption laws let customers get cars serviced outside dealer networks without invalidating their warranty. But manufacturer service schedules must be followed and original equipment parts used.

If your vehicle is under warranty, it can be serviced by a Good Garage Scheme member without invalidating the warranty conditions, but keep detailed invoices and receipts for all work done so you have proof that the car has been serviced according to its schedule.