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Old Jun 26, 2018 | 11:17 AM
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I am a new Corvette owner. Bought the car out of town. What is the recommended dealer for service. 2014 Stingray with 1 year bumper to bumper warranty. Looking for routine maintenance.
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Old Jun 26, 2018 | 11:22 AM
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Your best bet is to post in the C7 section since you have a 2014 this section is for 1997-2004 Corvettes.
Post here:
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...iscussion-142/
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Old Jun 26, 2018 | 11:42 AM
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Welcome to the forum, Robert!
As Not4spd suggested listing your question in the C7 section would be the right way to go.
It appears you are asking about a dealer to service your C7, so giving your location might help others near to you give you the insight you request.
Enjoy your ride!
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Old Jun 26, 2018 | 01:32 PM
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corvettes have generations....C1,C2,C3 etc and te forum is broken up in logical groupings based on the generation (body style and years made) yours is a C7 welcome and good luck
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Old Jun 26, 2018 | 03:41 PM
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If I were in your shoes, I would ask around and find out if there are any independent mechanics who know how to work on Corvettes, or even better, if there is an independent Corvette specialist in your area.

Most dealers wont exactly give the same care to your Corvette that you would expect them to.
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Old Jun 26, 2018 | 03:47 PM
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I would go to a dealer who sells enough Corvettes to warrant a certified corvette tech working for them. Only use that person to work on your car.
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Old Jun 26, 2018 | 03:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Corgidog1
I would go to a dealer who sells enough Corvettes to warrant a certified corvette tech working for them. Only use that person to work on your car.
I still drive my car an hour south of me to a dealership (Titus-Will in Olympia, WA) because of Mark the mechanic there. One of the very few who have even
driven the car except me................it's worth the time/distance to find a mechanic skilled and trustworthy in the art of Vettes.

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I agree with Corgidog1. You could also look for a corvette club in your area and ask them.
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The owners manual for your 2014 will guide you going forward.

The GM VIS report on your car available at your Chev. dealer, will reveal what's been done to the car thus far at any GM dealer.
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