Short answer
Keep a dated receipt for every service with mileage, the parts used and the work done. Follow your owner's manual schedule.
The FTC says it's illegal for a manufacturer or dealer to void your warranty or deny coverage just because someone else did routine maintenance. Coverage for a part can be denied if improper work or an aftermarket part caused the damage, which is another reason to keep records.
What to keep
- Date and mileage.
- What was done and which parts and fluids were used.
- Who did it.
- Receipts for DIY parts and fluids.
Your warranty and outside service
Under the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, enforced by the FTC, you can have routine maintenance done anywhere, including yourself. If the warranty says repairs are free, the manufacturer can require you to use its authorized facilities for that covered repair.
How to keep them
A folder in the glovebox, photos in a phone album, or a simple spreadsheet. Ask us for printed records of work we do.
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Swant Graber Motors (Chevrolet, Ram, Dodge) is at 1690 E Division Ave, 715-537-5657. Swant Graber Ford is across Highway 8 at 1697 E Division Ave, 715-537-9500. Barron, WI 54812. Send your question or the vehicle details before you visit and the right person will be ready. Shop new and used inventory.
Questions
Will servicing my vehicle elsewhere void the warranty?
According to the FTC, no. It's illegal to deny warranty coverage just because someone else did routine maintenance. Coverage for a damaged part can be denied if outside work caused the damage.
