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3 Best Reasons to Take Your Car to the Dealer for Service

Some people think that if they take their car to an independent repair facility, they will save money. In many cases, that's not true, because it all comes down to who knows your car best. Car dealerships are specifically trained to work on your car, and offer so many more advantages than any independent repair shop can. So, here are some compelling reasons why you should always take your vehicle to a dealership service department for repairs and car maintenance, brought to you by all of us at Lee Nissan.

1.) Your Vehicle Manufacturer’s Warranty

By purchasing a new car from a reputable dealer, it means that you also have either a bumper-to-bumper or some other form of an extended warranty. Since the dealer knows your car better than anyone else, why take it to anyone other than the dealer? You spent significant money on the vehicle, so why risk it? Devising a schedule of maintenance services will help you to make sure you are covered by the manufacturer's warranty, provided you keep up with services such as lube, oil, and filter changes; tire rotations and alignment checks; tune-ups; transmission service; brake inspection and service; inspections of your muffler or exhaust and cooling systems and coolant/antifreeze flushes based on your vehicle’s maintenance schedule.

2.) Original Factory Parts

Purchasing parts specifically for your car could cost a little more than what you will get from a shop that utilizes aftermarket parts that are made by a company other than the one that built your car. Aftermarket parts might appear to be a better deal, but if you use parts that weren’t designed by the original manufacturer, they likely weren’t tested for safety and load tolerance tests with your vehicle during accident and other simulations. Some aftermarket parts are manufactured by other companies where quality control is not as important as it is to the manufacturer. Damage or other car problems down the road that are caused by the failure of an aftermarket part will probably not be covered under the terms of your vehicle’s warranty.

3.) Superior Service

Establishing and maintaining a continual relationship with your car dealer and its service department can really benefit you in the long run. If you have your car serviced there on a regular basis, they will likely go that extra mile for you in multiple ways. Dealers carefully monitor their Customer Satisfaction Index (CSI), which is a very important metric for car dealerships and their service departments and that's why they focus intently on this number. Just like having a solid relationship with an attorney, pool cleaning company or family doctor, getting to know your car dealer builds a reservoir of good will.

So, whether you live in Topsham, ME or anywhere else in the country, think twice before taking your car for repair at an independent repair shop. Bring it to us at Lee Nissan or to any dealership in your area to receive a quality repair each and every time.