Servicing at the Dealer to Maintain Used Car Warranty..

[lamborghinifan]

So after some thoughts.

I purchased a v8 wmII caprice (yeah fairlane just doesn't cut it, even if they still made it) at a dealer, Sharp Motor Group, Tweed Heads.
Its only got 80k on the clock, and runs a dream.
When purchasing it, the car came with a 3yr limited warranty from the dealer, called "precision care."
I know these warranties are generally not worth much, but I have read all the fineprint, and it's pretty good, covers up to $1000 per claim, includes suspension components, ball joints, mechanical etc. The exclusions aren't too bad (belts, brake pads, trim etc.), but it must visit the dealer once a year. ( my local mechanic does the intermediate services anyway)

So..
The dealer is a fair way away, and it would involve an overnight trip (to the beach at least!)The dealer in question costs $460+travel costs etc takes it to approx $720 all up.

My local mechanic does the same basic oil and filter service for approx $220

Even as I write this I think I've convinced myself that the gamble isn't worth the overpriced dealer servicing, but what are peoples experience with this sort of thing, or this dealer, bearing in mind the last caprice (series 1) I had had a litany of problems...