MotoHomer Posted April 22, 2009 Share Posted April 22, 2009 I've just booked our Transit based m'home for its annual service - decided to stick with our Ford main dealer, who has looked after it for the last 5 years, and they suggested a Ford Value Service - apparently they only offer these on vehicles over 3 years old. Cost (inc MOT) quoted at £139.99 compared to £157.50 (ex MOT - probably another £55 or so) for the scheduled Minor Service so there's a fair saving. However ..... Whilst not wishing to look at Gift Horse orals I'm always a bit wary of the "Value" thing. I don't want any corners cut, and said so to the Ford receptionist (not a call centre. I asked for details of any differences between the two schedules to be e mailed but she checked with the workshop and said the only difference is "the way the paperwork is laid out". Assuming this is correct, no problem. But, being innately suspicious I still have my doubts ..... apart from anything else I can't see the economics of them charging less for the same work and I'm wondering how they'll record the job in my Service History. I'm uneasy. Anyone out there had any experience of Ford Value servicing? Thanks in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Jones Posted April 22, 2009 Share Posted April 22, 2009 Haven't seen this advertised at my local branch of "Old Henry's," and they're usually on the ball. But maybe they only mention it to eligible customers? The cynic in me wonders whether this is simply a way of holding onto your servicing business after the warranty expires - the 3-year rule seems a bit of a co-incidence! Otherwise, why can't the rest of us enjoy this "value?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Champstar Posted April 22, 2009 Share Posted April 22, 2009 had a ford value service and MOT on my car recently...no problems..they recorded it in my service book as a normal service...I think it is just a way to keep business...but watch out for little problems that may need fixing....in their words...however I think it is them trying for more business from you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malc d Posted April 22, 2009 Share Posted April 22, 2009 As long as they let you know what they have done - and you are happy with how much it cost, I wouldn't worry too much about what they call it. (After all, how many "exciting offers" in magazines are actually exciting ???) ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fred grant Posted April 22, 2009 Share Posted April 22, 2009 our local ford garage is offerin value services or finest services my luvvers. i don no what the difference is, but denzil sez u get more nectus points with the finest one. fred shall carry on an do is own though. f Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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