I got my first car through a dealership and was wondering if it was better to get a oil change through them or a local shop like Jiffy or Tire Plus? I know dealership are more trained but charge more whereas local cost less.
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There is absolutely no reason to have general services, such as oil changes, performed by a dealership. Only go to the dealership if you need warranty work performed.
Choose any reputable independent automotive center in your area to have basic maintenance services performed.
Jackolantern
I worked for a dealership for 23 years and found that it doesn't make much difference where you get it changed. There are just as many incompetent kids changing oil at dealerships as there are in local shops. It's all just a toss up. I change my own.
Anonymous
The dealership are not "better trained". They just cost more. Any licensed shop can do an oil change and it WILL NOT affect any warranty. This has been tested in court.
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The training doesnt matter an oil change is easy. I would do it yourself or at least verify what kind of oil they use. Some shops use very cheap oil in order to make money. Its best to pay a little extra for decent oil.
Frustrated
Well I don't think that an oil change is rocket science, so I would say you will be fine getting it done at a local garage and saving yourself the money by not using the dealership garage.