Top 5 Reasons to Have Your Car Repaired or Serviced at a Dealership

When the need arises to have your vehicle repaired or serviced, you’ll have a couple of different options available. On the one hand, you could head to a private auto shop to have the work completed, and there are plenty of reputable ones in the greater Ponderay area. Alternatively, you could come to the dealership to get the service you need. If you are currently trying to make this decision, we’d like to present five compelling reasons to choose the dealership as your preferred partner.

At Taylor & Sons Chevrolet, you are sure to be impressed by the reliable and experienced service department that is ready and waiting to care for your car or truck. Give us a call to find out more or to schedule your first appointment.

#1 – Excellent Training
When you trust someone – anyone – to work on your vehicle, you want to be sure they have the right training and experience to get the job done correctly. At a dealership like Taylor & Sons Chevrolet, you can have that confidence right from the start. All of our technicians are fully trained and well qualified to perform the tasks that you need to have completed.

So, does this mean that all technicians at independent shops are not to be trusted? Of course not – there are plenty of good ones who have been trained and have years of experience. But it can be tricky to find them, and hard to know how you can steer clear of the bad ones. By working with a dealership, you can be sure you are in good hands, and you can look forward to getting your vehicle back and out on the road once again.

#2 – The Right Parts
A big piece of the service and repair puzzle is making sure that the right parts are used in your vehicle. At an independent shop, you might need to ask about whether the shop is using OEM – original equipment manufacturer – parts, or third-party components that may not quite live up to the same quality standards. After all, even if the work is done properly, using a cheap part in your vehicle is likely to have implications later on down the line.

This is not something you need to worry about with a dealership. In a dealership service department, authentic parts will be used, and the dealership should have a plentiful supply, so you don’t have to wait very long for the job to be completed. And while it’s true that OEM parts are typically a little more expensive than third-party components, that difference is often not nearly as much as you might think. Given the importance of using good parts in your vehicle, it’s worth the minor upgrade in price to get something that you can expect to last and do the job correctly.

#3 – A Lasting Relationship
If you choose to work with a dealership for your service and maintenance needs, you can build a relationship with that dealership that lasts for years – and extends to other areas of the business. For example, the time will come when you are ready to trade your current vehicle in for a new one, and you can do that at the same dealership where you’ve been bringing it for service all along. Basically, you’ll have a partner in the automotive industry who will be ready to serve you, no matter what may come up. This is a nice alternative to hopping around from one auto shop to the next, always looking for a good deal but never settling in and building a relationship with a team that will have your best interests in mind.

#4 – A Well-Equipped Shop
In a dealership service department, you can expect to find all the equipment needed to take on any repair or maintenance challenge. Often, smaller independent shops will not quite have the same budget or resources as a dealership, meaning they won’t have the same level of equipment available to work on your vehicle. While they’ll still be able to get the job done most of the time, there might be certain services they can’t provide, or it might take a little longer to finish some tasks.

This is a matter of convenience for you as the customer. By working with a dealership, you can rest assured that they already have what they need inside the shop, so they’ll get down to work immediately. That should translate into fewer delays and fewer surprises along the way. In the end, you get your vehicle back when you expected to get it back, and you can go about your life without worrying about lingering car maintenance issues.

#5 – Warranty Considerations
If you would like to have some warranty coverage on your vehicle, or if you already have a warranty in place and want work done under that coverage instead of out of pocket, heading to the dealer is the way to go. The dealership will work together with the manufacturer to manage the warranty side of things so you can get the work you need done as soon as possible.

It should be mentioned that you might find some smaller shops that will cover their work for a period of time, but those terms will vary from place to place. Always ask about what kind of warranty comes with repair work before you allow anyone to perform work on your car or truck. By just coming to Taylor & Sons Chevrolet for all your service needs, you can rest assured that you are in good hands, and we’ll get you back on the road as soon as possible.
No matter who you choose to do the work on your vehicle, make an appointment right away to get it done as soon as possible. We pride ourselves on offering prompt service to our many loyal customers, so reach out today to find out when we can get you in. Thanks for stopping by!

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