Dealers and warrantees

[Panj]

The Dealers make it appear that all service needs to be performed by THEM in order to keep the vehicle warranty. The schedule includes lots of incrementals too--like an "inspection and lubrication" and oil change/tire rotation that runs 250$.

Is that the fact?
Can I take it to any Hyundai Dealer (some seem better than others)? Shoot---can I take it to any lube shop?

I know I've seen posts that contest that, but is there anyone who has had to actually call on the warranty that can backup the fact that you don't need to go to the 'dealer of sale?'

THANKS.

 

[Jerry Kindall]

I know I've seen posts that contest that, but is there anyone who has had to actually call on the warranty that can backup the fact that you don't need to go to the 'dealer of sale?'

There is no need to test something that is Federal law. Just like any car, you can have your Hyundai serviced by any mechanic, or do it yourself. The dealer will not balk if the car later needs warranty work, and if he does, two words will shut him up: "Attorney General."

 

[Panj]

I wasn't completely aware of the law, nor the scope of it. That seems pretty clear and concise to me now.
Thanks.

There is no need to test something that is Federal law. Just like any car, you can have your Hyundai serviced by any mechanic, or do it yourself. The dealer will not balk if the car later needs warranty work, and if he does, two words will shut him up: "Attorney General."

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[Brenda]

After I was charged $75 for an oil change & tire rotation for my 7500 mile maintenance, I had a friend do my oil changes every 3500 & tie rotations every 7500 for $10 a visit. I save the receipts. The only major visit is $279 at both dealer or his shop, so I will let the dealer do 30K & 60K visits.

I just got auto insurance at a real savings at Progressive ($150 off my Grange policy). One very interesting item they offer on their web site is RECALL INFO. Type in you year, make & model & they list V6 recalls but no V4.

 

[seahorse25]

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I just got auto insurance at a real savings at Progressive ($150 off my Grange policy). One very interesting item they offer on their web site is RECALL INFO. Type in you year, make & model & they list V6 recalls but no V4.

Probably because the V4 is VERY rare!

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[me]

I wasn't completely aware of the law, nor the scope of it. That seems pretty clear and concise to me now.
Thanks.

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I would also suggest that you keep ALL receipts for service you have performed by other-than-dealer, or yourself. Also, if you do work yourself, such as oil changes and the like, keep meticulous records including date and mileage of service.

I had a turbocharger fail on an '83 280ZX at 30K miles. I had done all the oil changes myself, at 3K interval, kept my oil and filter receipts, and kept a handwritten log including date and mileage of each change. The dealer was overwhelmed, and didn't balk at replacing the turbo (which was guaranteed to 50K miles).

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[kcw]

I won't be taking my 2001 Accent to the dealer for the 60K. He wants $130 for the transmission fluid alone. I can get that done at lube express for ALOT less. As for everything else, the estimate is near $600 (including tranny), and that doesn't include an oil change.

I'm going to get as much of the work done elsewhere, as I can.

Kevin

 

[seahorse25]

I won't be taking my 2001 Accent to the dealer for the 60K. He wants $130 for the transmission fluid alone. I can get that done at lube express for ALOT less. As for everything else, the estimate is near $600 (including tranny), and that doesn't include an oil change.

I'm going to get as much of the work done elsewhere, as I can.

Kevin

I would certainly try a different dealer for an estimate. Either another Hyundai or Mitsubishi (they use the same fluid). You never know what a minimum wage, high school dropout working for 'LightningLube', will put in your tranny. Especially if he had too much medicine the night before.

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[Richard Nottage]

I'm not defending the dealership prices at all but be carefully that you are comparing apples to apples. At least here in my State, you must be certified (licensed) in the transmission repair to remove the tranny pan and change the filter . I know of no quicklube place that employ certified mechanics. The "transmission service" you receive at a quicklube is done by sucking the old fluid out through the fill tube and simply re-filling. "Tranny service"? hardly. Remember. Buyer beware. Ask and compare.

Richard