authorized service

[ɔːˈθɔːraɪzd ˈsɜːrvɪs]
nounpl: authorized services
serviço autorizado
1. A service provider officially approved or licensed by a company or manufacturer to perform maintenance, repairs, or support on their products or services
You should take your car to an authorized service center to maintain your warranty.
Você deve levar seu carro a um serviço autorizado para manter sua garantia.
2. A business entity that has been granted permission by an official authority or brand to offer specific services under agreed terms
This is an authorized service provider for all Apple products in this region.
Esta é uma prestadora de serviço autorizada para todos os produtos Apple nesta região.
In Brazil and the USA, 'authorized service' is a critical concept for product warranty maintenance. Using unauthorized services often voids warranties, making this term particularly important in automotive, electronics, and appliance industries. Companies strictly control their authorized service networks to maintain quality standards and customer satisfaction.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
authorized dealercertified serviceofficial serviceapproved service provider
Antonyms / Antônimos
unauthorized serviceunofficial serviceindependent servicethird-party service

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
serviço autorizado
Standard term used in commercial and warranty documentation
Rio de Janeiro
serviço autorizado
Same as general Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
serviço autorizado
Commonly used in technical support and automotive industries
Portugal
serviço autorizado
Identical term used in European Portuguese, particularly in automotive and technology sectors

Related Words

warrantyservice centermaintenancecertificationaccreditationfranchise

Related Idioms & Phrases

keep your service authorized
go through an authorized service
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