Launched back in 2002, there are now many older Cayenne’s still on the road providing a great driving experience, but no longer under manufacturer’s warranty. As a result, we are getting more and more calls and web inquiries from Cayenne owners who are exploring for the first time servicing options outside of the Porsche Dealerships network.
Although not common knowledge, you are able to take your car to an independent mechanic and still maintain your warranty, but conditions do apply. (This Consumer Affairs Victoria link highlights the key stipulations if you choose to go Independent.) Understandable for many, dealership servicing is the preferred and an easy option whilst your car is under warranty. However, once your warranty expires, the flexibility of choosing cheaper aftermarket parts over Genuine Porsche parts (where appropriate and available), combined with a lower hourly labour rate can make moving to an Independent Specialist an attractive option. To highlight the magnitude of potential saving, this link takes you to a previous NINEAUTO post ‘OEM Parts offer great savings on Cayenne Brakes’.
With the latest Australian figures showing the Macan outselling the Cayenne 2 to 1, it’s likely the current trend we’re witnessing of Cayenne owners moving toward Independent Specialist will be followed in the future by savvy Macan owner too. At least we hope so…