Factory Recommended Services

It is so common to get lost in the verbiage of any industry. How often do you choose to learn about something unfamiliar? Usually, this only happens out of necessity. If you are like most of our clients, you have a car! If you have a car, it’s easy to take for granted how reliable it is to you when it is new. Many people shy away from a car with 100,000 miles. Still, in reality, if the car is well maintained, it’s likely not even halfway through its useful life! Most Lexus and Toyotas can easily outlive the lifespan often given to them by their owners.

This is when Factory Recommended Services become quite significant. We use the Lexus and Toyota Factory guidelines and our decades of experience with these vehicles to help you take the best care of your car! Routine maintenance costs are comparable at most reputable auto repair shops, but where we shine is our ability to handle all your repair needs.

We encourage you to familiarize yourself with your vehicle’s Factory Recommended Services. These go well beyond an oil change every six months. In fact, I learned that I’m required to change the spark plugs in my car at 60k miles to maintain the “Emission Control Warranty.”

We can help ensure you maintain your vehicle to the standards required to keep your Factory Warranty and go above and beyond to share what we have found to be best practices to ensure the health of your vehicle. We help you maintain a comprehensive record of your services to keep any warranty you have on the vehicle in good standing.

You are not required to have your vehicle serviced at a dealership to maintain the Factory Warranty. You simply need proper service records.

Safety concerns are always of the highest importance, along with routine maintenance. Any component damaged, broken, or leaking will usually require immediate attention. Reputable service shops like Duane’s Dealer Alternative will inspect your vehicle at or above the Factory Recommended level. The scope of work and an estimate are always provided. Occasionally work does not go as planned, which will also be communicated to the customer.

Simple things like having your brakes inspected every six months during your oil change can go a long way from needing a standard “brake job” to a far more extensive repair by replacing parts prematurely. Maintaining your car’s brake system is among the most critical steps to keep your vehicle safe for everyone on the road.

For those of us that shy away from the average “Quick Lube” and see the value in a total car care experience, we know life still goes on even when your car is being serviced. For this reason, we offer Loaner Cars and local Shuttle Services to help you go about your day-to-day while we have your vehicle serviced.

We encourage you to think of Factory Recommended Services we provide as the true stepping stone to the longevity of your vehicle. When you choose to maximize the lifespan of your Lexus or Toyota, we are your people!

Take us for a test drive with you next oil change and see how we can be of service to you! We encourage you to stop by or schedule your appointment now! Call or text 727-725-4373