Warranty Repairs vs Out-of-Warranty: Who Should Do the Work?
Should warranty work go to the dealer and everything else to an independent? A Cranbourne West specialist explains.
Splitting the work sensibly
Genuine warranty repairs (a covered fault) are done by the dealer at no cost to you — so use them for those. But your routine logbook servicing and any out-of-warranty or wear-item work (brakes, tyres, batteries, etc.) can go to an independent, keeping your warranty valid and usually saving you money.
Recalls are always free at the dealer too — worth keeping up with.
Getting the best of both
Use the dealer for warranty claims and recalls; use a trusted independent for servicing and everything you pay for yourself. You keep your warranty, save on labour, and still get factory-level cover where it matters.
We’ll happily tell you when something is likely a warranty claim worth taking to the dealer — honest advice, even when it sends you elsewhere.
Not sure which is right for your car?
Every car and situation is different — the best choice depends on your exact vehicle, how you use it and its condition. We give you straight, no-pressure advice based on what’s actually best for you, not what makes us the most.
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Warranty Repairs vs Out-of-Warranty: Who Should Do the Work? — FAQ
Yes — covered warranty repairs and recalls are free at the dealer. Use an independent for servicing and out-of-warranty/wear work.
Yes — logbook servicing at an independent keeps your warranty valid; genuine faults are still claimed at the dealer.
Yes — always free at the dealer; keep up with them.
Yes — we’ll point you to the dealer when something is likely covered.
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