GR86 Dumb question re doing maintenance to a car that’s under warranty

[jb1750]

So this is my first new car with manufacturers warranty and the process is a bit of a learning curve as I usually do all mechanical work myself. I’ve resigned myself to paying the geniuses at the dealership £500 or whatever it is to change my oil for me - but can we just fire ahead and do normal stuff ourselves like brake discs without jeopardising warranty?
We don’t have to pay someone to do all maintenance, right??

 

[GRMatt74]

Brake discs and pads aren’t warranty items unless faulty so not an issue.
Obviously if you damage something whilst doing them which causes a problem in the future then they won’t entertain it.

 

[Edgey]

Interesting you should post this as I generally do all my own home servicing.
Just returned from having a service done at the local Toyota garage. Car is three years old with a mileage of c 8000 and its had its third intermediate service. This basically is a safety check, oil and filter change. I request that they don't change the pollen filter or screen wash which saves some unnecessary expenditure. The pertinent thing is that they then issue a 12 months/10 000 warranty with the car following each of the interim services I've had (haven't the patience to read all the condition attached to this though!). Brakes overhaul etc I do myself. Intermediate service was £327 incl. a discount for being a Toyota Owners Club member.

 

[jb1750]

Cheers folks - makes sense