Dealer Service Isn’t Your Only Option. Here’s What Drivers Should Know:
You’ve likely heard it before: “You need to bring your car to the dealership for factory-recommended service.” But here’s the truth: you don’t have to go to the dealership to keep your warranty valid or your vehicle properly maintained.
At Bret’s Auto Repair in Lynnwood, we follow factory maintenance schedules, without the inflated dealer pricing.
What Is “Factory Recommended Maintenance”?
These are the services your car manufacturer recommends at specific mileage intervals (e.g., 15K, 30K, 45K, 60K, and so on). It includes oil changes, filter replacements, brake checks, spark plugs, fluid flushes, timing belts, and more.
These services are essential but you’re not required to go to the dealership to have them done.
You Have a Right to Choose Your Shop
Thanks to the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, you can:
- Have service done anywhere, as long as the work is performed properly and documented
- Keep your factory warranty intact
- Save hundreds compared to dealership pricing
Translation: Bret’s can perform the same scheduled maintenance as your dealership (using the same quality parts) at a better value.
Why Dealerships Charge More
Dealerships typically have higher labor rates, branded markups, and sales incentives that push unnecessary upsells.
At Bret’s, we provide:
- Transparent pricing
- No hidden fees
- Prioritized service based on your car’s real needs, not just what’s “on the list”
Benefits of Servicing with Bret’s Auto Repair
- Access to your car’s factory maintenance schedule
- Work performed by ASE-certified technicians
- OEM-quality parts
- Service history tracked for resale or warranty claims
- Local, friendly service with no pressure
Lynnwood’s Trusted Dealer Alternative
Whether you drive a Toyota, Honda, Subaru, or another make, we’ve got you covered.
At Bret’s, we provide dealer-quality care without the dealer prices, backed by honesty and years of local trust.