Specialist vs. Dealership: What Really Impacts Your Warranty? | GVE London – Blog

We couldn’t go as far as to say that owning a luxury or supercar is easy, but we will say, based on our years of experience and being car enthusiasts ourselves, that maintaining one is much easier than purchasing it. One is a one-time process—a hefty investment for sure—but that’s it. Maintenance of the vehicle, though, is a whole other league of commitment. The problem starts from the get-go: where should you go to get your supercar serviced? Do you stick with the dealership for peace of mind, or do you choose a specialist with proven capabilities? Let’s explore the best available option in this blog post.

Taking the Traditional Route

Whenever you buy a car, be it a daily driver or the one you had the poster of on your bedroom wall growing up, dealerships and even people around you will always recommend sticking to the official dealerships. After all, getting your car directly from where you bought it from wouldn’t cause your warranty to be voided, and of course, they use the best methods and techniques to fix your car.

If you’ve ever wondered, “How much is a car service at a dealership?”, the answer can be quite shocking. The overhead charges are plentiful, and the final price tag is quite high, to say the least. While to some, the idea of keeping everything “in-house” may seem worth it, is that really our only option?

The Competition: Supercar Service Centres

In comes independent garages and supercar service centres that often match or even exceed the dealership standards. These facilities, for example, GVE London, have a team of car enthusiasts who just happen to also be specialists that make use of only high-quality parts or Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) parts, so your car gets the same quality replacements. Plus, you often receive a more personalised service.

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Will a Specialist Service Void Your Warranty?

So, let’s address the biggest question we’ve seen car owners have: will getting their car serviced at a supercar bodyshop, as opposed to dealership servicing, void their warranty? The answer, thankfully, is no. Simply choosing a specialist doesn’t automatically void your warranty. Under the UK’s Block Exemption Regulation, car owners are free to choose where they service their vehicles without invalidating their warranty, provided:

• The service follows the manufacturer’s schedule.
• OEM parts or equivalent are used.

This means you can opt for a trusted supercar service centre, like GVE London without worrying about losing your warranty.

Cost Differences: Dealership vs. Specialist

If you’re wondering, “How much is a car service for a supercar?”, right off the bat, let us mention that it is more budget-friendly at a specialist due to their lower overhead charges, all while offering the same level of quality servicing and better, more personalised care; something that is often lacking at dealerships that charge a premium for the brand name and don’t particularly offer much in the way of personal care.

Conclusion

The idea that a supercar service centre will harm your warranty is a myth, as long as they meet the criteria set for supercar servicing and use only OEM parts. Undeniably, there was a time long ago when independent garages couldn’t particularly handle luxury car servicing, but that is no longer the case. Car service specialists like GVE London are now capable of performing repairs, detailing, modifications,  and services equal to or better than dealership servicing at a much more competitive price, without sacrificing quality, while offering a much more personalised service. Book an appointment with us today!