Sunday, July 22, 2007

Cars under warranty

When you buy a new car, the distributor provides a 3-year warranty against manufacturing defects. To protect this warranty, you are required to have the car serviced and repaired at the distributor'z workshop.

The distributor charges a high price (compared to independent workshops) for work not covered by the warranty. You have to pay this price, in order to protect the warranty.

In several countries, this is considered to be unfair practice, and against free competition. Consumers are given a free choice of their workshops.

I hope that the consumers in Singapore will take a stand against this practice, which increases the cost of motoring.
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1 comment:

. said...

I agree with Mr Tan.

My friend sent his car for servicing and called me that the fan belt and front brake pad needs to be changed due to wear and tear.

The two items including workmanship cost about $500.

He called CAS, and send the car there for assessment, and was done at just about $200.

Half the price, with same genuine parts.

- Thomas Phua

July 22, 2007 9:17 PM

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