Factory Scheduled Maintenance For all Makes & Models
Dundas Automotive is your dealership alternative for all your Factory Scheduled Maintenance
Manufacturers recommend specific services and scheduled maintenance to keep your vehicle in proper order and maintain its warranty. At Dundas Automotive, we can provide the required maintenance inspections and the service, repair, or replacement needed to keep your warranty valid and your car in great working order
Factory Scheduled Maintenance Prevents Costly Vehicle Problems
What is Factory Scheduled Maintenance and Why it is Important for Your Vehicle?
You probably know that you should change the oil in your car every 5,000 kilometers , but do you know how often you should check the power steering fluid or the chassis lubrication? If you are unsure, review your car’s owner manual to find the factory maintenance schedule recommended for your specific vehicle by the manufacturer. So, what is factory scheduled maintenance and why is it important for your vehicle?
The best way to prevent long-term and costly problems with your vehicle is to keep up with its factory scheduled maintenance schedule. One major key to successfully making sure you are doing all you need to do is to read your vehicle’s owner’s manual. Regardless of your vehicle’s make or model, its owner’s manual will contain a maintenance schedule. Every make and model is different, and common beliefs such as “You have to change your oil every 5,000 kilometers ,” may not apply to your car.
The maintenance schedule within your owner’s manual is provided by the people who understand your vehicle the best—the company that built it. The manufacturer provides suggestions for how often you need to change your oil, filters, driving belts, timing belts and more.
While some preventative maintenance—such as topping off fluids—can be performed by a vehicle’s owner, other, more complicated procedures should be handled by experts like the technicians at Dundas Automotive. We’ll keep your vehicle in top shape by performing the following maintenance:
By following your vehicle’s owner’s manual and having your vehicle inspected and maintained regularly, you can greatly reduce problems and save money in the long run. Trust the experts at Dundas Automotive Repair to keep your vehicle running smoothly. Give us a call today at 519-455-9470.
Do I Have to Repair My Car at the Dealership to Maintain the Factory Warranty?
Do I Have to Repair My Car at the Dealership to Maintain the Factory Warranty?
You DO NOT have to service your new vehicle at a dealership.
Suggesting that you need to service your vehicle at the dealership where you purchased isn’t just wrong; it’s actually illegal! This is referred to as “tied selling”, which is in direct violation of Canada’s Competition Act. Other countries around the world, such as England or the United States have similar legislation.
Industry groups such as the Automotive Industries Association of Canada have released statements such as this one, in order to try and provide some clarification for consumers on the issue.
