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Will using your shop void my warranty?

No. Federal law prohibits new car dealers from implying or denying warranty service because routine scheduled maintenance was performed at an independent repair facility.

Magnussen Moss Act (1975) Title 15, Chapter 50, Section 2301-2312

 

Where can I get a rental car?

We have negotiated a discount rate with Enterprise Rent a Car for our customers while their vehicles are in for service.  We will be glad to arrange for a rental car when you drop your vehicle off at Foreign Autohäus.
   

Why should I consider an independent shop?

There are many reasons to consider using an independent shop like Foreign Autohäus. Cost is probably the most important.  Generally, an independent facility will be substantially less expensive than a dealership.  Dealerships have extremely high overhead that must be passed on to the customer; an independent shop's overhead will be substantially less.  Foreign Autohäus uses the same diagnostic equipment as the dealership, employs only highly skilled and certified technicians, (just like a dealership), and only uses Origingal Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) parts.  These are the same parts you would buy if you went into the deaership and bought them at the parts counter.  We use OEM parts because we know they wlll work and fit everytime.
   

Can I use a quick lube facility?

While you could use a quick lube faciltiy for an oil change, there are many reasons not to. Most european manufacturers are very specific about the oil specification, and in some cases, oil filters and filter material, to be used in their vehicles.  The technicians at Foreign Autohäus are trained to know exactly what oil should be used for each marque.  Additionally, there are other benefits to using our services instead of a quick lube facility. Our technicians will take the time to make sure all of your fluids are topped off, and will do a cursory check of the vehicle to alert you of any concerns that may be starting to manifest.  At a quick lube facility, their objective is to move as many cars through as they can on a daily basis.  All they are performing is an oil change, and if you're lucky, topping off of the other fluids.  They don't have the expertise or time to spot a potential problem arising.
   

What parts do you use?

At Foreign Autohäus, we only use Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) parts.  These are the same parts used by the dealer, or available for purchase at the dealer over their parts counter.  It is our belief, these parts offer the best value for the money, as we know they will work, are approved by the vehicle manufacturer, and fit before we remove the old part.