Keeping up with routine car maintenance can get overwhelming! Once you know your car needs maintenance or repairs, you have to decide where to bring it. When it comes to this decision, you have two main options: an independent mechanic or a car dealership service center. Our Orlando Toyota Service Center technicians are sharing the advantages and disadvantages of going to a local mechanic or a dealership’s service center.
Pros and cons of independent auto service in Orlando
The pros of going to an independent mechanic are:
- The possibility of getting a lower rate than at a dealership's service center. Independent businesses like local mechanics are likely to have lower prices and rates to attract customers.
- Sometimes the owner or a mechanic is a well-known individual in a community or town. This personal relationship can make choosing a place for auto service easier because you know or trust this person.
The cons of bringing your vehicle to a local garage are:
- If the garage or mechanic breaks or messes something up on your vehicle, a dealership can void your warranties or guarantees. A dealer may not cover repairs on damages done by an independent mechanic.
- The mechanics may not be totally knowledgeable of your vehicle. Cars are be constantly changed and improved each year. The proper training may not be required or available for some local garages.
- There's a possibility of a lack of qualifications to work on vehicles. Depending on the shop or garage, someone who is not qualified can work or do repairs on your vehicle.
Don’t forget about your Toyota Service Center options!
Know the advantages and disadvantages to having your car serviced at our Toyota Service Center in Orlando!
Advantages:
- You know those working on your car are more than qualified to do so! Rest easy while you're getting auto service or repairs because your car is in capable hands! The technicians at our Toyota Service Center in Orlando are professionals and trained to know everything about Toyota cars. They are even knowledgeable about other makes and models, too!
- Service centers at car dealerships have top of the line equipment! The technicians at our Orlando Toyota Service Center use top notch tools and equipment to work on your vehicle so you know that no corners will be cut!
- Dealerships tend to have larger service bays and can employ more technicians. This means that you will be spend less time waiting for your car to be worked on, and more time driving to get where you need to be!
Disadvantages:
- When you bring your car to dealership's service center, you're probably going to pay a little more. By paying a little more than a local mechanic, you're paying for quality assurance and less waiting time because the technicians usually have a slightly more expensive hourly labor rate.
Don’t sacrifice quality for price! Our Toyota Service Center in Orlando is affordable, fast and friendly! Visit us at 3575 Vineland Rd., just off of I-4 near the Millenia Mall!
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