Maintenance
Burning Brakes
Joined: Mar 2022
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From: Hershey, PA
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I was letting the dealer do when I took it for inspection every spring, but this year I had access to a lift so I did it myself. I was happy to save $200-$250. I wasn't too worried about it showing up on Carfax.
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From: Ventura Co Ca
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St. Jude Donor '13, '20-'21
I have a General Motors Platinum Protection Extended Warranty..I take it to the Dealer. That way the Two Hundred Point Vehicle Inspection is done at least once a year, and if they screw it up, it is on their dime. 
Pro
Joined: Oct 2023
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From: Iowa
I'm curious what aftermarket warranty companies want to see for maintenance records. I know it is easy if you have your car serviced at a facility that sends data to Carfax, but if you are a do-it-yourselfer, are you asked for proof by third-party warranty providers? If there is a transmission failure after the maintenance interval, I'm sure they would want proof it was serviced on time so they can find a way not to pay. 
Just curious.
Just curious.
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From: Athens AL
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From: Rotonda West, FL 2015 Z51 M7 3LT
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Nope, I've gotten too old and brittle to be doin' that chit anymore. I just drive 'em now. 
Thankfully, I have a VERY good mechanic who is actually very honest and trustworthy. He's the only person to touch ANY of our cars.
Thankfully, I have a VERY good mechanic who is actually very honest and trustworthy. He's the only person to touch ANY of our cars.
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From: In a parallel universe. Currently own 2014 Stingray Coupe.
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I do my own oil changes. I also keep detailed records, including receipts, so if any questions are asked, I have the proof.
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From: Pittsburgh
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Buy a binder & some clear plastic sleeves & save all of your receipts as you perform maintenance items or repairs. It becomes a habit & you will have a great history on the car if you decide to sell. I believe that you can add oil changes & other maintenance items to your Carfax yourself
Pro
Joined: Oct 2023
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From: Iowa
Buy a binder & some clear plastic sleeves & save all of your receipts as you perform maintenance items or repairs. It becomes a habit & you will have a great history on the car if you decide to sell. I believe that you can add oil changes & other maintenance items to your Carfax yourself
Pro
Joined: Jan 2021
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From: Treasure Coast
I make every effort to NOT have the dealer touch anything on my car, but I do keep a log of everything done with date/description and receipts. If that isn't good enough for a potential buyer down the road then oh well.
Drifting
Joined: Oct 2005
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From: Terrell North Carolina
I have a GMPP protection plan & my dealer does my oil changes, and I check my CARFAX yearly to make sure all is correct & in the 9 years I have owned my Z06, the oil changes do not show up on the CARFAX. I, like you thought they would, but they have not, only place they show up is on a GM VIS.
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Joined: Sep 2000
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From: Missouri City, TX
DIY for me for all corvette fluid changes including differentials and M6/7 trannies. Best to avoid incompetent dealership quick lube monkeys.
Last edited by GOLD72; May 15, 2025 at 08:17 PM.
Drifting
Joined: Jul 2013
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From: Windsor CA
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I recently added the "CarFax Car Care App" to my phone. It is pretty cool as I added all of our vehicles VIN's in and you can enter your own service including downloading receipts, ect., It also shows all the history prior on the vehicles I didn't buy new so pretty much like getting a free carfax for your car.
Last edited by Keith Richards; May 15, 2025 at 04:04 PM.