jimbo77 Posted July 22, 2020 Share Posted July 22, 2020 Can a first service on a new bike be done with any qualified mechanic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dynax Posted July 22, 2020 Share Posted July 22, 2020 It can be done by anyone but if you want to keep in line with the warranty it will most likely need to be done by an approved mechanic selected by the manufacturers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbo77 Posted July 22, 2020 Author Share Posted July 22, 2020 Thank you best get it done where I bought it even though it is 50 miles away Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted July 22, 2020 Share Posted July 22, 2020 In principle.....yes!In practice I'd get it done by the main Dealer.Don't give them any room to wriggle out of a warranty claim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Swagman Posted July 22, 2020 Share Posted July 22, 2020 Doesn’t have to be the same shop as long as it is a dealer for that make. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted July 22, 2020 Share Posted July 22, 2020 This applies to bikes as well as cars https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/car-news/consumer-news/35704/watchdog-keeping-your-warranty-validIn short you can use any garage providing you stick to the schedule, use genuine parts and can prove it all ie correct grade of oil etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geofferz Posted July 22, 2020 Share Posted July 22, 2020 This applies to bikes as well as cars https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/car-news/consumer-news/35704/watchdog-keeping-your-warranty-validIn short you can use any garage providing you stick to the schedule, use genuine parts and can prove it all ie correct grade of oil etc What he said Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manxie49 Posted July 22, 2020 Share Posted July 22, 2020 I asked the same question a couple of years ago from a non franchised dealer. Fair play to him for his honesty, he informed that it had to be a Yamaha authorised service centre using genuine Yamaha parts to prevent screwing up my warranty.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geofferz Posted July 22, 2020 Share Posted July 22, 2020 I asked the same question a couple of years ago from a non franchised dealer. Fair play to him for his honesty, he informed that it had to be a Yamaha authorised service centre using genuine Yamaha parts to prevent screwing up my warranty.... I think he was wrong Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bender Posted July 22, 2020 Share Posted July 22, 2020 For my van should it ever be made, I was told I could take it where I liked as long as they were vat registered and followed service schedule and use oem parts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Frog Posted July 22, 2020 Share Posted July 22, 2020 For my van should it ever be made, I was told I could take it where I liked as long as they were vat registered and followed service schedule and use oem parts. From what I remember from having 2 new Nissan pick up trucks [mention]Bender[/mention] is spot on the VAT registration number on your receipt is the crucial bit.However I expect the manufacturer will probably kick up in the event of a warranty issue hoping you arent aware of your rights and he can save a couple of quid.I have only bought 2 bikes new since 1979 and in both cases I got the first and from memory the second services thrown in.Good luck, CheersIan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old-codger Posted July 22, 2020 Share Posted July 22, 2020 Ian and Bender are correct the firm doing the work have to be VAT registered and use oem parts, another thing to think about is these days bikes have ecu`s and electronic systems on them that may need a software update to solve an issue and your independent guy may not have the equipment to do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manxie49 Posted July 22, 2020 Share Posted July 22, 2020 I asked the same question a couple of years ago from a non franchised dealer. Fair play to him for his honesty, he informed that it had to be a Yamaha authorised service centre using genuine Yamaha parts to prevent screwing up my warranty.... I think he was wrong Possibly, but I’m no expert so played it safe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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