Servicing Costs Again ( Sorry )

[Bazile]

Reading the thread below has reminded me of the sticker ( placed on the windscreen of my little Ford focus , by the Main Dealer from whom it was bought ) stating the next service date .

Given that it is out of warranty - being a 2010 plate - would you recomend having the service done at a main dealer or not ?

[TWR]

No Brazile, get it done at your Local family garage for 1/4 of the cost.

[ukbod2015]

i`ve always used my local garage and he doesnt add on jobs, he will flag up things to do soon - we are usually on the same page because I`m into preventive maintenance. He stamps the service book, makes sure I get proper invoices and emails me MOT reminders. I`ve never had a buyer even look at the service book, garage or private, so not sure where you get it done is an issue.

[BRIGHT SPARK]

On a 5 year old Focus I would agree with TWR...but not on a nearly new Q5!!

[gingejbee]

^^^or on a nearly new anything!

[BRIGHT SPARK]

TWR will be taking his to a garage from now on .....because all his tools have gone rusty in that dodgy shed..:-)

[TWR]

I do my own Bright, It's because I work in all Weathers they get wet lol, I should dry them really.

[BRIGHT SPARK]

TWR.....did you get the hedge cutters working?

[TWR]

Depending on the car's Mileage Bazile, It's may be time the belt was changed, what's the Mileage? if above 60000, get it replaced along with the tensioners.

[TWR]

Yes, fully working order now, it turned out the Jet behind the Diaphragm was blocked, I replaced a little return for the pull cord today, now works well.