Maserati Servicing Myths That Could Be Costing You Money | GVE London – Blog

Buying a Maserati is no joke; it comes with quite a hefty price tag. That is merely acquiring it too; add on the cost of running as well as maintenance. And the thing is, maintaining a Maserati requires a lot more than merely the occasional trip to the local garage. You need to get Maserati serviced from the right place, like the official dealership, and always get the parts provided by the company, right? Right?

You see, there are several myths that float around supercars and their servicing that often cost us a lot more money than necessary. Understanding these myths and getting the facts right is the duty of every responsible Maserati owner, so they can make informed decisions. Let’s take a look at these myths in this blog post.

1. Dealership Servicing is the Best Option

Well, we’d start off by saying that it is an option; the best? Debatable. See, arguably the biggest myth about maintaining a vehicle, especially a supercar, is that the only reliable option for maintaining your vehicle is opting for dealership servicing. While yes, dealerships are obviously capable of addressing the concerns of your car and have direct access to genuine parts and the latest equipment, they aren’t the only ones.

Independent supercar service centre also specialise in high-end cars like the Maserati. In fact, many times, employees working for them are factory-trained ex-dealership workers. These centres do not charge a premium the way dealerships do and do not compromise on quality either; market competition is a beautiful thing when it works in favour of the customers. No overheads, no brand premiums, fair pricing models with the same level of service—a dealership isn’t your only option.

2. Servicing Your Maserati at a Dealership is Required to Maintain the Warranty

This, perhaps, is the myth that keeps Maserati owners sticking exclusively with the dealership when it’s time for maintenance. So, let’s burst the bubble and say it isn’t true. Under UK law (specifically the Block Exemption Regulation), you are legally allowed to have your car serviced at an independent garage without voiding the manufacturer’s warranty, as long as the garage uses genuine parts and follows the service schedule, which a high-end supercar service centre like GVE London does by default. Long story short, independent garages work on your vehicle, keeping the warranty intact while also potentially lowering your car service cost.

Read More: Specialist vs. Dealership: What Really Impacts Your Warranty

3. Genuine Parts are Always the Most Expensive Option

This one is quite understandable but false yet again. We have this tendency to believe that original parts are always the most expensive ones, and that is many times the case. However, supercars aren’t like regular vehicles, meant to take you from point A to point B; they’re meant to make this journey exciting. So, there are many aftermarket parts available that improve the performance of your vehicle, and often end up being more (not always) expensive than OEM parts.

Similarly, you don’t only have to use OEM or get them through dealerships only. If you want to stick to OEMs, that is 100% acceptable and a wise decision, but genuine parts are available outside as well. Many independent garages have tie-ups with the same suppliers and can often get you the same parts, or similar quality aftermarket parts, at a much lower price point.

4. Maserati Servicing is Always Expensive

Yet again, it is understandable why one would assume Maseratis are expensive. Expensive car = expensive servicing. The logic is there. However, this isn’t necessarily the whole truth. While yes, luxury car servicing is always more than that of a standard vehicle, there are ways to reduce the overall costs.

First off, it is important to realise that dealerships, not all, can perform repairs or change parts that do not need repairs. This ups the cost. Furthermore, the owner, too, is at fault here. Minor issues ought to be fixed early on before they’re given the chance to snowball into a larger issue; larger issues cost more money to fix.

Conclusion

The best thing a Maserati owner can do is learn to distinguish fact from fiction. In this era dominated by fake news and social media, which makes it so easy to propagate false information, one must think logically and look for proof. Dealership servicing is great, but a supercar service centre like GVE London offers the same level of quality, OEM and aftermarket parts (yes, you get a choice between the two), and technicians more than equipped to perform everything from basic repairs and services to modifications and detailing, PPF, we take care of it all. Schedule an appointment today!