If, when you bought your new car, truck or van you were told you had to bring it back to the dealership for routine maintenance and non-warrantied repairs, you received incorrect information.
In actuality, the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act says it is illegal for auto manufacturers or auto dealerships to claim your warranty will be voided if you or someone else changes the fluids and filters or replaces normal wear and tear items like tires and brakes.
Here’s what you should know about the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act
- You can have oil changes and routine maintenance and repairs done anywhere you want. You can have the work done at Luke’s Auto Service, a local chain or the dealership. You can even do the work yourself. If you choose one or more of these options, you will NOT void the manufacturer’s warranty.
- There is a difference between warrantied and non-warrantied repairs. Check the manufacturer’s warranty to see what is and isn’t covered. For items covered under the manufacturer’s warranty, you can bring your vehicle to the dealer and they will fix the problem at no cost to you. Expenses for other maintenance-related items, like oil changes and brake and tire replacement, are your responsibility.
- There are things that can void the manufacturer’s warranty. You may be able to have your vehicle maintained or repaired any where you want, but you must adhere to the recommended minimum schedule listed in your owner’s manual. You must also use the recommended brand of fluids and parts for your vehicle.
The best way to make certain you don’t void the manufacturer’s warranty is to make a commitment to regularly maintaining your automobile. Luke’s Auto Service in Verona, New Jersey, can help. We keep a detailed record of every service you have done in our auto repair shop. That means we will be able to let you know when you need to have your next recommended service completed. We will also let you know when a specific repair is covered under the manufacturer’s warranty so you can bring your vehicle to the dealership and have it fixed at no charge.
We invite you to trust your vehicle maintenance to the professionals at Luke’s Auto Service located in Verona, NJ.