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I know ford dealers would be the most common place for warranty services, but some other service centres are providing the service as well. Have any one try one of those?
I saw Repco and Ultratune's website for the warranty service and just wondering if that would be a better deal, anyone had compare their quality and price with ford dealers? http://www.repcoservice.com/ http://www.ultratune.com.au/manufact...k_service.html |
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04-01-2008, 11:32 AM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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For regular "logbook" servicing you'll get a much better deal outside Ford.
However, if you need something fixed "under" Ford factory warranty...you'll need to take it to a dealer. The warranty that Repco refer to is just on the stuff that they fit...they can't warrant Ford factory parts.
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04-01-2008, 11:47 AM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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I've never had a service done at the local Ford dealer except the 'peace of mind' one at 3000k.
The logbook servicings have always been done at local mechanic who in my opinion does a far greater job than any dealer could and cheaper. I've never had a problem with Ford covering warranty issues. I do realise there are some good dealers out there so I don't wish to tarnish all dealers with a generalisation. I personally believe that if you could find a good local mechanic that he relies on good work to get customer return, you will generally be better off than a lot of dealers or larger franchise businesses. My opinion though.
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04-01-2008, 12:12 PM
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As long as the service book gets filled out by an accredited mechanic, there shouldn't be any worries about taking you car for servicing elsewhere.
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04-01-2008, 12:37 PM
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its very true for the most part that going to your local mechanic will be cheaper and to most people do a better job. just think about it though most dealers have 50 cars a week to service and they can miss things on the car as anyone in a job that entails a lot of detail.
so long as you dont expect too much outta them they are pretty good.
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04-01-2008, 01:23 PM
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As long as you get it serviced within the 1 year/15,000K period (or whatever is is) by a licensed mechanic and have some kind of record (invoice or log book stamp etc..) then the warranty should be fine.
I won't be going back to ford unless i have to, but one of my mates was happy with the service at his local dealer, so i guess it depends on your individual experiences with them. |
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04-01-2008, 10:06 PM
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sister works at our local toyota dealer, so i know they are servicing what they say they are and usually a lot cheaper
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Warranty service: Ford dealer or 3rd pty?
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