Your local car garage might be tempting with its closeness but does it know your vehicle as well as we do? Heading over to our dealership for your maintenance needs will guarantee that your vehicle will get strictly Ford parts instead of one-size-fits-all materials that other repair shops use. Read on for more on why our service department is the right move for you.
Service vs. Maintenance
While the words service and maintenance are used together a lot, know that they are slightly different in meaning when it comes to what we do. Service includes specialized repairs outside of routine preventative care. Maintenance pertains to the regular tune ups and fixes that every vehicle needs. Why tell you this? As much as we love seeing you, one way to keep your vehicle in good shape is to keep up on the maintenance to avoid damaging it. Not doing this would put it at risk of serious damage and that’s when it would need the specialized repairs. Just like preventative health measures like washing your hands and brushing your teeth, keeping up with your vehicle’s needs will save you from critical damage in the long term.
Why are we better than your local garage?
Our dealership technicians specialize in Ford vehicles as opposed to generic repair shops that know a little bit about each car that comes in. We don’t blame them–it's most efficient to know the general ins and outs of all potential vehicles and use the same standard parts to replace the faulty ones in your own. While this works well for them, this method sacrifices the perfect fit that our service department offers. With us, you’ll be leaving your vehicle in the hands of those that know it better than anyone.
You also get a more well-rounded experience when you choose our service department over your local car garage with our large and greater capacity to take more vehicles at once. That way, the turnaround time is shorter and you’ll be done quicker than you can say “Ford”.
When should you come in?
Some dealerships will claim that your vehicle needs to come in sooner than it really does so we’ll leave that decision to your owners manual. That will tell you when and what your vehicle needs so call us when it's time! Don’t forget, failure to keep up with your vehicle’s routine maintenance invalidates the warranty coverage of any of the damaged parts.
Common “upsells” that are worth your money
Any time your service repairman uses a phrase like, “while we’ve got you here” it probably sets off an alarm in your mind to avoid being scammed. However, we’re not here to squeeze every penny out of you but just want to make sure that your vehicle is up and running for as long as possible. While you should refer to the recommendations in your owner's manual for necessary maintenance and when to do it, here are some repairs that we think are worth another minute of consideration.
- Air-filter replacement- refer to owners manual for exact time
- Fuel-injector flush- good when you’re having problems with stalling or idling
- Coolant flush– every 2 or 3 years (refer to owners manual) to avoid internal erosion
- Serpentine belt-replacement- replace at 100,000 miles along with your tensioner and idler pulleys
Conclusion
Typically, repairs and maintenance will be covered under your vehicle’s warranty for the specified period. To sum, our service department is designed to give your vehicle a long lifespan with specialized technicians, Ford certified parts and regular maintenance. Schedule an appointment today!