Getting your Nissan Maintenance done regularly is an essential part of keeping your vehicle in safe and drivable condition for as long as possible. When you need to get your car serviced, you have two options: you can take your vehicle to an independent auto body shop in your area or to a local car dealership that has an on-site service and parts center.
Choosing where to get your car serviced when it is in need of routine maintenance or more major repairs can be a difficult decision. There are a multitude of advantages and disadvantages to both taking your car to an auto body shop for service and taking it to an official car dealership that will service it.
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When it comes down to it, though, there are generally more benefits to getting your car serviced at a dealership than getting your vehicle serviced at an independent auto body shop. Here are 5 benefits to getting your car serviced at an official car dealership in your area.
Most official car dealerships only service one make of vehicle. All of the technicians at official car dealerships are therefore specially trained to perform general maintenance services, repairs, and part replacements on vehicles of that make.
Independent auto body shops, on the other hand, generally work on a wide variety of vehicles. This means that the technicians at your local auto body shop might have more knowledge about how to perform service on a broader range of vehicles.
However, technicians at an official car dealership contracted underneath the overarching brand of your vehicle are able to provide your vehicle with more specialized service using the latest and greatest maintenance and repair techniques for your specific make and model of vehicle. Very few independent auto body shops are able to compete with that level of specialization.
It is no secret that car dealerships’ service and parts centers tend to look a lot better inside and out than local, independent auto body shops. There are many advantages to getting your car serviced at a nearby official car dealership’s state-of-the-art facility.
The biggest advantage of getting your car serviced at a state-of-the-art dealership facility is that your vehicle will be serviced using the most up-to-date, specialized tools and equipment that are designed specifically for your make and model of vehicle. This is in contrast to local auto body shops, where outdated and non-specialized equipment is common because independent auto body shops do not have as much capital at their disposal as car dealerships that are contracted under major vehicle brands.
If you ever need to get a part of your vehicle replaced, take your car to a service and parts center at an official car dealership for the make of your vehicle. Nissan maintenance done at an official car dealership is only authorized to replace vehicle parts with Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) parts, whereas many auto body shops utilize third-party parts when they perform part replacements.
Third-party parts are generally cheaper, of a lower quality, and don’t last as long as OEM parts. Some third-party parts can also worsen your vehicle’s original problem and can even jeopardize the validity of your vehicle’s warranty. Many car dealerships are within their rights to refuse to honor the warranties of vehicles that have been altered using third-party, non-OEM parts.
Service and parts centers at official car dealerships allow you to use your vehicle’s warranty to cover certain services. For example, if a certain part has been recalled for your vehicle, your warranty will likely allow your local car dealership to replace the part at no cost to you. Local independently-owned auto body shops, on the other hand, are not required to honor your vehicle’s warranty because the warranty is through the car dealership from which you purchased your vehicle.
The general Nissan maintenance services, repairs, and part replacements that are covered underneath the umbrella of your vehicle’s warranty depending on the warranty you have. Your local official car dealership will be able to give you a better idea of what exactly your vehicle’s warranty includes and will be able to automatically apply your warranty to the services they perform on your vehicle in order to save you money.
One of the biggest advantages of getting your car serviced at a dealership is the ability to maintain your peace of mind while your vehicle is being serviced—whether it’s just getting an oil change or undergoing a major repair or part replacement. Some independent auto body shops provide top-quality service for your vehicle, but it can be difficult to determine which auto body shops in your area are actually reputable.
The service and parts centers at car dealerships, however, are contracted underneath major vehicle brands to keep customers happy. When you take your car to get serviced at a dealership, you don’t have to worry about whether or not you’re getting top-quality service at a fair price. The number-one goal of all technicians at car dealerships is to keep customers satisfied in order to keep the vehicle brand under which they operate satisfied with their dealership’s performance—so you can count on top-rate service from virtually any official car dealership.
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The holiday season is one of the busiest times of the year when it comes to traveling away from home. Many people make plans with faraway family members during this time of the year in order to celebrate the holidays together. Oftentimes, that means long trips in the car. This year, more people than ever are planning to travel to their holiday destinations by car due to flight cancellations and health concerns with regard to airports and traveling via plane due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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With that in mind, it is very important to get your car serviced if you and your family plan to embark on a long holiday trip by car. Holiday traffic is bad enough; you don’t want to have to deal with a broken-down car on the side of the road, too. Plus, it is much safer to drive a car that has been well-inspected and has up-to-date service than it is to drive a car that hasn’t been looked at by a professional for a while. If you’re not sure where to start, keep reading. Here are 3 things you should do to service your car for a long holiday road trip this year.
Before you embark on a holiday road trip, schedule an appointment at your local official car dealership in order to keep up with your car’s recommended maintenance schedule. Getting your car’s oil changed is one of the most important ways to prepare your car for a long holiday trip.
However, it is also important to have your car’s engine filter, air filters, transmission fluid, windshield wiper fluid, and engine coolant checked and changed if necessary. These filters and fluids may not be as important as your car’s engine, but they help your car run smoothly and safely—especially on long trips.
Even if your car is up-to-date on its recommended maintenance services, it still might be in need of repairs or part replacements without your knowledge. That’s why it is still important to schedule a thorough inspection by a professional to ensure that your car is in safe, pristine condition and is not in need of any additional maintenance, repairs, or part replacements.
When you schedule an inspection for your vehicle, it is best to take your car to the service center at an official car dealership. Car dealerships are able to give your car a thorough inspection and assess whether it needs any additional maintenance, repairs, or part replacements. Official car dealerships work under the umbrella of a specific automaker, so they are usually much more knowledgeable about your specific vehicle model than a technician at a random local auto body shop.
Plus, if your car is in need of any repairs or part replacements, you can have the peace of mind of knowing that the car dealership’s service center will perform any necessary repairs the right way and replace parts with OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) parts instead of lower-quality third-party parts that you might get from an independent auto service shop.
Make sure that the inspection you schedule for your vehicle includes checking your car’s spark plugs, tires, brakes, lights, horn, steering system, windows, windshield wipers, turn signals, and mirrors. Don’t forget about your infotainment system as well. You don’t want to be left without your favorite tunes or podcasts while you’re on the road for long periods of time. Technology features might not be included within a standard car inspection, but you can ask the technicians at your local dealership to make sure your infotainment system is in working order during their inspection of your vehicle.
Almost everyone has accidentally locked their keys in their car at least once. It’s even more common to lock your keys in your car while on a long car trip during which you’re locking and unlocking your vehicle several times when you stop for food, gas, etc.
To avoid the inconvenience and delays that come with dealing with locking your keys in your car, invest in a spare key. Keep it in your wallet or in another safe place so you’ll be covered in case you do lock your car keys inside your car by accident during your long holiday road trip.
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