Car-Guy
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Actually, I'm not really to worried about a "reputable dealer" denying valid warranty claims... They make a lot of money on warranty work.... Of course there are the "horror stories" and/or you can always run into an a**hat...I went to my Subaru dealer for oil changes which were free until the warranty ran out. The reason I did was to have proof that the oil changes were done according to manufacturer's specs in case of an engine problem. I also had them print the receipt just in case their computer "lost" the records.
In my case, for vehicles I've had under warranty, I keep records of my DIY maintenance along with the receipts to prove I purchased the "correct oil", filters, fluids, etc.... In over 50 years of driving new cars, I've never even been asked to show them.... I've also known a couple of dealership mechanics over the years and they all told me basically the same thing... They can tell when they tear into an engine or transmission if it's been "maintained" and/or abused. I know I can pickup on poor maintenance issues pretty quick when I work on a motor or transmission....
But as they say, YM (and opinion) MV
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