Do I Need to Take My Car Into the Dealership I Bought it From for Servicing?

Everyone has to have their car serviced at some point, it is just a fact of life. When that time comes, you are faced with the decision of where to have the necessary service done – at the dealership service center where your vehicle was purchased (like our LeSueur Car Company Service Center) or at a local repair shop.

Servicing Your Car at a Dealership Benefits

Expert Staff  

Dealerships like LeSueur Car Company employ technicians that are considered specialists. They are manufacturer trained and, in most cases, only work on the make of vehicles that are sold through that particular dealership.

Dealers typically offer higher salaries or other incentives in order to recruit and retain these specialized personnel, which in turn can increase labor rates. Despite the higher labor cost, you really do get what you pay for in terms of know-how, accuracy and service.

Keep Up with Your Car History

Another advantage is the relationship that is built with a dealership service center. By having a vehicle serviced regularly at LeSueur Car Company, you can have an accurate and up-to-date picture of the road and service history of your vehicle. A service center at a dealership is better equipped to understand what is going on with each individual vehicle because they have all prior service records right at their fingertips.

While shopping around for the best deal at local repair shops might save time and money in the short-term, you may run into issues such as conflicting recommendations, inaccurate diagnostic information, and inexact service timeframes due to a lack of consistent recordkeeping.

Warranty

While having work done at a local repair shop may be more convenient, the fact is that dealership service departments like LeSueur Car Company’s Service Center honors manufacturer and extended warranty coverage free of charge for their customers. This is a major plus for you, the customer, in many ways. Repair shops usually charge a deductible for labor and for warranty repairs. They also have to order parts which are not usually kept on-hand – which could also lead to additional shipping charges.

Why Choose LeSueur Car Company Service Center

These advantages highlight some of the areas where using a dealership service center can benefit you. At LeSueur Car Company, we have a full-service preventative maintenance and repair shop. Our team of knowledgeable and honest mechanics have been performing reliable and affordable auto repair services in the Phoenix area since 1975.

In addition to our standard oil change which includes a complete Multi-Point Safety Inspection, we're pleased to offer the following services:

• Inspections and Emissions

• Alignment

• Tire Rotation & Wheel Balance

• Computer Diagnostic Scan

• Synthetic Oil Change

• Brakes

• Tires

• Engine & Transmission Services

• Engine Maintenance

• Heating and Cooling Services

• Electrical Services

• Electronic Services

• Collision Repair Services

To schedule an appointment with our service team, click here!