Ford Main Agent Service Compared To Network Garage

[jkspoff]

My new Mondeo (new to me, January 2007 model) is due its first service, 12,500 miles, Ford have quoted

[tiny]

I used Ford's for servicing until the warranty ran out on my mondeo. Once the warranty was up I used my local (and trusted) independant.

 

I think the clincher was fords wanting

[big_kev]

Ford have quoted

[Saif Rehman]

With regards to vehicle servicing to validate your warranty, i thought that has long has the vehicle was serviced in accordance to the manufactures recommendation by a VAT registered garage then your warranty is still valid...........so why stick going to a dealer??

[insider]

With regards to vehicle servicing to validate your warranty, i thought that has long has the vehicle was serviced in accordance to the manufactures recommendation by a VAT registered garage then your warranty is still valid...........so why stick going to a dealer??

Saif is right (if you have the standard 3 year warranty, not the Premium which includes servicing, etc.). Extracted from the Ford Warranty terms and conditions:

"Warranty conditions

5. Before any work can be carried out under your Ford Protect Plan, you must produce your Ford Service History Log duly stamped and showing scheduled

servicing. Scheduled servicing can be carried out by any repairer during the 3 year Classic 60,000 mile Plan, but must always be carried out by an Authorised Ford Repairer on Premium Plans. Invoices and/or receipts in respect of any services may be requested and all parts replaced will become the property of the Company."

 

Although, you might be interested in items 2, 5 and 7 (if it's worth the extra

TermsAndConditionsUK.pdf

[jkspoff]

As mentioned above, I think I'll stick with main dealer until the warranty expires, although, any VAT registered garage will cover the manufacturers warranty. I have no confidence in any garage carrying out repairs or servicing on one of your biggest purchases properly, but whilst its still nearly new I think the Ford agents have the edge over the independents. I was quite surprised at the price being as low as it was....... ^_^

[jkspoff]

Attached is the 2007 Ford service price list for most Ford models.

Service_Price_shell_Web_North_and_Central.xls.pdf