Dealer servicing charges slammed in What Car? survey
Tuesday, 07 June 2005
UK motorists could save up to £185m when it comes to servicing their cars, according to research by What Car? The study reveals that owners who have their vehicles serviced by independent garages will save, on average, over £50 compared to the same service from a franchised dealer.


What Car?'s group editor Steve Fowler said that new car owners did not have to have their car serviced at a franchised dealer to keep their warranty. He said: “As long as the independent dealer is VAT-registered, carries out the work to manufacturer recommendations using manufacturer-approved parts, the car's warranty will still be valid.”