Can I use a different dealer?

[ccallana]

Do I have to have warranty work done at the dealer I purchased from, or can I go to a different dealer?

 

[HillCountry]

Okay to use any KIA dealer. (My purchase dealership is over an hour away. I am not using them for service.)

 

[Senator20]

Nope, bring it to any dealership you want.

 

[User99]

My nearest dealer told me to take it to where I bought it from for warranty work Twice.

They gladly did the oil change for $140 though

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[Senator20]

My nearest dealer told me to take it to where I bought it from for warranty work Twice.

They gladly did the oil change for $140 though

You can bring your car to any dealership you want for service and warranty work. Dealer probably did not want to do it.

 

[HillCountry]

My nearest dealer told me to take it to where I bought it from for warranty work Twice.

They gladly did the oil change for $140 though

Was it $140 for the oil change with synthetic? Were any other services done? I am curious about maintenance costs. I will be paying for oil changes soon. Thx

 

[Sparkle Girl 47]

Was it $140 for the oil change with synthetic? Were any other services done? I am curious about maintenance costs. I will be paying for oil changes soon. Thx

Why would an oil change be 140 Dollars?

 

[User99]

Canadian.
$20 was for old/ used oil disposal.

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[MG535]

Was it $140 for the oil change with synthetic? Were any other services done? I am curious about maintenance costs. I will be paying for oil changes soon. Thx

You are not obligated to go to a dealer for maintenance (for the purpose of keeping your warranty intact) unless it’s free.

 

[HillCountry]

You are not obligated to go to a dealer for maintenance (for the purpose of keeping your warranty intact) unless it’s free.

Thx, I learned about that. I haven’t found a KIA garage yet so a dealership is as good as any place for now. I do need to ask around.

 

[ceenote]

I dont know, but if u like hyundai i would try them to see if i could get work done there..i mean they are the same company... but i dunno u can ask what harm would it do...

Edit...yep warranty work has to be with a kia dealer.. i went to the dealer today to fill out some paper work.. but he said any kia dealer is good for doing warranty work!

 

[TelluRIDEandSEEK]

You are not obligated to go to a dealer for maintenance (for the purpose of keeping your warranty intact) unless it’s free.

I'm super curious: in what instance would it be free? Sorry for the dumb question in advance as I've not experienced this before.

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[MG535]

I'm super curious: in what instance would it be free? Sorry for the dumb question in advance as I've not experienced this before.

When the manufacturer offers it for free. For example BMW. Some other OEMs have adopted “free scheduled maintenance” too