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Do I have to go back to the Dealer for preventive maintenance to maintain my new car warranty?

The quick answer here is NO you do not have to go to the dealer for preventive maintenance work to maintain your vehicle warranty. The best reference to this is the Magnuson-Moss act of 1975.

The Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act is the federal law that governs consumer product warranties. Passed by Congress in 1975, the Act requires manufacturers and sellers of consumer products to provide consumers with detailed information about warranty coverage. In addition, it affects both the rights of consumers and the obligations of warrantor's under written warranties.

In a nutshell this law provides consumers with choices on who may maintain their vehicle. The law even provides a way for the owner to perform the maintenance themselves. To read more about the magnuson-moss act go to www.ftc.gov.

It’s a law – you do not have to go back to the dealer for maintenance to keep you warranty in tact. You local Colorado Select AutoCare Center has ASE certified technicians who are capable of maintaining your new car. Stop by today.