Service at dealership or independent shops?

EWarren · 07-31-2011, 02:05 PM

I recently found a highly recommended local repair shop. My 2009 Z is still under warranty - should I stick with the dealership for big repairs / parts changes or go to the local shop for small services?

Are dealership mechanics more experienced than the local mechanics? Do local mechanics use genuine parts (or does that even matter)?

Thanks!

sonic370 · 07-31-2011, 08:54 PM

I'm going out on a limb but if it's still under warranty you should take it to the
dealership.

Red__Zed · 07-31-2011, 09:16 PM

most independent shops won't do warranty work.

07-31-2011, 02:05 PM	#1 (permalink)
EWarren Base Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 6 Drives: 09 370z Automatic Rep Power: 13	Service at dealership or independent shops? I recently found a highly recommended local repair shop. My 2009 Z is still under warranty - should I stick with the dealership for big repairs / parts changes or go to the local shop for small services? Are dealership mechanics more experienced than the local mechanics? Do local mechanics use genuine parts (or does that even matter)? Thanks!

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07-31-2011, 08:54 PM	#2 (permalink)
sonic370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Orange Texas Posts: 1,574 Drives: 09 370Z Sports PGK Rep Power: 18	I'm going out on a limb but if it's still under warranty you should take it to the dealership.

07-31-2011, 09:16 PM	#3 (permalink)
Red__Zed A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: window seat Posts: 28,940 Drives: Mostly on two wheels Rep Power: 119	most independent shops won't do warranty work.