Dealer Maintenance Schedules: Smart Protection or Expensive Overkill?

Car Connection Workshop · Jan 28, 2026 · 47m

Are dealer maintenance schedules protecting your vehicle - or draining your wallet?In today's episode, I break down dealer maintenance schedules from a working mechanic's point of view. We cover what the factory actually requires, what's legally needed to protect your warranty, and how independent shops can perform factory maintenance properly - without the inflated costs.You'll learn:1) The difference between factory -required maintenance and dealer - added services 2) How to protect your warranty without going to the dealer 3) Why proper documentation matters more than where the work is…