Should I do first oil change at dealership?

[roadpilot]

Yep, visual only of all fluid levels, brake pads, etc. Also try to rip you off for topping up washer fluid, some even change wiper blades every service. Any excuse to squeeze out a few bucks more.
Don't they do that in the US?

No. By US law, automakers and dealerships cannot make you perform regular maintenance at a dealership for a new car warranty to remain valid. You simply have to keep records of having the services done elsewhere or when doing them yourself.

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[AZ_Ryan]

The oil monkeys at dealerships are the bottom of the barrel in terms of knowledge and skill. Ive heard some real horror stories. Unfortunately its not much better anywhere else. At least I can watch them do the work at a Jiffy lube and I know they aren't going to back it into anything, or do a burnout in the back lot.

 

[LouG]

No. By US law, automakers and dealerships cannot make you perform regular maintenance at a dealership for a new car warranty to remain valid. You simply have to keep records of having the services done elsewhere or when doing them yourself.

OK, I misunderstood your post. We're the same here, you can do maintenance yourself, you have to keep receipts etc.
But if the dealer can prove your incorrect work, or not doing a required check caused a failure, they can deny a claim.
It can be a very difficult situation, needing expert witnesses etc.

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