Does independent service void warranty in India in 2026? Not as a slogan. Manufacturers can require authorised visits for claims on covered parts. Independent oil, pads and a 12V with invoices are a different job. Relatim is not an authorised centre and will not tell you the dealer is optional when the booklet says it is not. We tell you which door the job belongs at.
Two doors, one advisor
Warranty inspection, campaign, some software, high-voltage EV pack: authorised. Interval oil, puncture, battery, many brakes: verified independent with a quote first. Authorised vs independent 2026 and Relatim vs authorised.
Keep the paper
Itemised estimate, invoice, old parts. The Relatim app or WhatsApp thread is a file a later mechanic or a buyer can use. It is not an OEM job card. How to keep records.
First services
Complimentary first visits at Maruti, Honda two-wheelers and most new cars are dealer work. Skip them to “save” and you argue later. Relatim does not replace those checks. After they are done, compare lists on the paid intervals. Maruti 2026, Activa 2026.
How Relatim handles the call
Send the vehicle, the job, whether it is in warranty, and the area. If the claim needs a stamp, we say go to the brand. If it is a named wear item, we check a verified independent. You approve. You pay the mechanic. Relatim charges owners nothing to check. WhatsApp quote.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does using an independent mechanic void my car warranty in India?
Manufacturers can require authorised service for warranty claims on covered parts. Independent oil and wear-item work with invoices is a different job. Relatim will not tell you the dealer is optional for a warranty inspection.
Can I do oil changes outside during warranty?
Read your booklet. Some brands are strict. If the claim needs an authorised stamp, that is the bay. Relatim sends you there when that is the useful door.
Does Relatim keep records for resale?
You keep the itemised quote, invoice and old-parts photos. The Relatim app or WhatsApp thread is a usable file. That is not an OEM job card.
What about EV battery warranty?
Pack work stays at the brand. Independents do not open high-voltage systems. Relatim will say so.