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Originally Posted by Ghostrider 310
Just save the receipts that prove the vehicle was serviced. The notion that the best wrench is located in the dealer is a falicy. The car will speak for itself in appearance and performance if it is properly maintained. It is a given that vehicles in warranty should be dealer serviced.
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Please don't misunderstand. I''m not saying the dealer had the best wrench, the best wrench for my car is me because I love the car and make sure it's done right every time. Since the warranty was up, my Boxster only sees the dealer in the parking light while I am at the parts counter.
You can go to any mechanic during warranty, but the dealer's "oil change" includes several of checks and lubing of the top mechanisms, cooling system, PST2 check and other things that another mechanic's oil change does not include. If another Porsche mechanic does the oil change for $125, he charged about $75 for the oil & filter and spent 30 minutes doing the change. The dealer's $250 oil change cost about $100 in oil/filter and 1 1/2 hours labor doing the change and all of the additional stuff. Most recalls or TSBs will show up during the warranty period and the dealer will just do them while the car is there so they don't have to inconvenience you later. If something happens that was preventable and listed in a TSB, an oil change receipt from another mechanic will not get you sympathy from the dealer.