Are any non-dealership mechanics/shops warranty-authorized?

[Clint Beastwood]

Just wondering, if so I'd love to take my car in and pay for a diagnostic to try and track down the burning-oil smell (and transmission grindy sound), and if it's something warranty related just have it covered under warranty. My local dealership is generally great, but I've had a few "no trouble found" instances with them and don't want to keep wasting their time (and mine) going in if they aren't going to fix anything (transmission grinding just a slight sound, need to get worse before they'll work on it/tear down the trans). I don't mind paying for things, but at the dealership paying for a diag then proceeding with warranty service based on findings seems to be something they just can't (or won't) do.

 

[Brianmc27]

Every certified shop should be covered

 

[EKFiestaST]

Not sure what you're asking here.

Can defects covered under warranty be done at an independent shop? Technically - maybe. Best answer: no. Why? Most of the time they don't have time to go through the hoops required to file warranty reimbursement.
Can oil changes and simple procedures be done and you still retain a warranty? Absolutely. Just SAVE THE DOCUMENTATION.

What I do: When the dealer can't figure it out. Time to find another dealer. Annoying? Absolutely.

 

[Clint Beastwood]

Not sure what you're asking here.

Can defects covered under warranty be done at an independent shop? Technically - maybe. Best answer: no. Why? Most of the time they don't have time to go through the hoops required to file warranty reimbursement.
Can oil changes and simple procedures be done and you still retain a warranty? Absolutely. Just SAVE THE DOCUMENTATION.

What I do: When the dealer can't figure it out. Time to find another dealer. Annoying? Absolutely.

I was just remember those "GM Goodwrench" shops, I think they could do GM warranty services but weren't dealership affiliated. Was wondering if there was a ford equivalent - perhaps my google-fu fails me, but I don't think so. I think there's also a vast-delta in pricing between my regular vehicles and the FiST so I am kinda expecting a level of treatment that isn't going to happen

 

[HBEcoBeaST]

I'm going to echo the 'find another dealer'. My local Ford dealer is terrible I can't even schedule an appointment for the coolant recall without taking my car in for them to look at it first. Then they'll order the parts.... Wtf?

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