Vauxhall Zafira Exclusiv - Vauxhall Service Dealer and Lifetime warranty

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Tue 11 Dec 2012 20:11
Vauxhall Zafira Exclusiv - Vauxhall Service Dealer and Lifetime warranty - tim_gs

I have read the fine print on the Lifetime Warranty, but am still not certainly sure if I should actually need to go to the "Vauxhall Approved Service" dealer to have my car serviced annually in order not to invalidate the Warranty? Can I go to an independent service centre as they are much cheaper. I have a quote from Evan Halshaw on the 3-year Service Plan which cost £475; Motorbodies charge £500++ for similar service plan.

Evan Halshaw service package includes:

· Easy – Allows the customer to spread the cost of their vehicle servicing by interest free monthly payments

· The plan is portable, so if you purchase a new vehicle the plan can be adjusted to ensure your servicing costs are still covered.

· Inflation proof - you'll get your future servicing at a price fixed today

· 10% Loyalty savings - on all mechanical repairs, tyres and labour

· 10% Loyalty savings - on all accessories, including fitting

· Loyalty saving - £30 MOTs for the duration of the policy

· Complimentary – wash and vac on all servicing visits

· Puncture repair x8 per year

· Seasonal checks x3 per year

This is my first time owning a car.

Any advice on this is much appreciated. The car I have is a new Zafira Exclusiv 1.6.

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Wed 12 Dec 2012 11:38
Vauxhall Zafira Exclusiv - Vauxhall Service Dealer and Lifetime warranty - skidpan

Just had a look at the T & C's on the website. Looks like you can have your car serviced elsewhere but you will still need to visit a "Vauxhall Authorised Repairer" (whatever that is) every year to prove that the work done is in accordance with Vauxhalls requirements and get the warranty extended for another year.

"The Lifetime Warranty is dependent on an annual visit of the vehicle to a Vauxhall Authorised Repairer who will activate and validate the warranty extension for another year starting from the 12 month period from registration or anniversary of registration.

Activation and validation of the warranty is required every 12 months. This can only be carried out by a Vauxhall Authorised Repairer.

The activation and validation can be performed up to 14 days after the expiry date of the preceding certificates expiry date.

Annual activation and validation of the lifetime warranty cover is also dependent upon the confirmation that the vehicle has been serviced in accordance with the manufacturers recommended servicing schedule. Vauxhall may request details of this service history at any time during the warranty period."

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Wed 12 Dec 2012 12:28
Vauxhall Zafira Exclusiv - Vauxhall Service Dealer and Lifetime warranty - tim_gs

Do you know where I could get hold of the Vauxhall Requirements?

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