Most drivers can tell you that regular maintenance makes or breaks a great car. However, there tends to be some disagreement about whether you should have your vehicle serviced at a dealership or with an independent mechanic. Here at Gettel Toyota of Lakewood, we know it’s important that you have peace of mind when you bring your vehicle in for service. That’s why we’ve assembled this list of reasons you may want to consider bringing your vehicle to a certified dealership for service.

Expert Technicians

The people who sold you your vehicle and work on the same type of cars every day are the ideal ones to service it. We know exactly what your car needs and won’t have to guess about any issues it might have. Our technicians have been trained to work on Toyota models, and therefore are the people you want to have under your vehicle’s hood.

OEM Parts

Genuine Toyota parts are the best for your vehicle because they’re made only for the brand. You know that the dealership will have direct access to these parts that your vehicle needs and will have the knowledge of how to properly install them so that you won’t experience difficulty later on.

Honor Your Warranty

Only a Toyota dealership can utilize your Toyota warranty. So if your vehicle is still covered under its warranty, it only makes sense to bring your vehicle to us for your services that fall under that warranty, like oil changes and more.

Proper Diagnostic Equipment

To know if that sound you’ve been hearing is actually a problem with your Toyota, you can trust that our first-rate diagnostic equipment will be more correct at identifying the issue than someone else just guessing. We’re always updating our equipment to ensure it’s the most up-to-date and includes the latest technology.

Hospitality

While your vehicle is getting the service it needs, you can relax and enjoy the conveniences that we offer, including coffee and TV as well as a relaxing waiting room. You don’t usually encounter that at independent shops. Our goal is for you to be comfortable if you have to wait on your vehicle, rather than having to make preparations to catch a ride elsewhere.

Schedule Service With Us

Here at Gettel Toyota of Lakewood, we want to ensure our customers are taken care of. If you’d like to learn more about how a dealership can make the difference with your vehicle’s service or you’d like to schedule an appointment, contact us today or stop by our dealership at 5959 E State Rd. 64, Bradenton, FL 34208 for a test-drive today. We look forward to serving our customers near Sarasota, Brandon and Ruskin.