subject: Ford Servicing And Ford Warranties [print this page] When it comes to car servicing, many people are happy to let it go and just get their car fixed when something goes wrong but in doing that, they are not only likely to be costing themselves money but also could be running the risk of voiding their cars warranties, which could lead to even bigger bills in the future.
When it comes to Ford servicing, it is important that people are aware of how frequent services could help maintain their cars warranties. Firstly, it is important to note that since 2004 owners are no longer required to have their Ford servicing done by a Ford approved dealer. However, by choosing to do so, they can guarantee that they are only getting genuine Ford parts and are helping to maintain the resale value of their cars. If they do not use a Ford approved dealer, they must ensure the mechanic undertaking their Ford servicing does use genuine Ford parts, or any warranties will be voided.
All genuine Ford parts come with a minimum 1 year/unlimited mileage warranty but this can be longer on parts such as batteries. Not all parts obtained from a supplier are covered by Ford, unless they are genuine Ford parts.
It is important that owners keep all maintenance records and that they are complete. Owners can use their receipts as evidence that their Ford has been serviced at the recommended intervals. Failure to do so will affect their ability to claim under their warranty should anything happen due to a defective part.
If owners were unsure of the servicing interval for their car, they would be advised to contact their local Ford dealer, who should be able to provide them with this information. If a person has just purchased a second hand Ford, he or she may be able to have the existing warranty transferred to his or her name and it would be advisable to do so, should the new owner require any work that might still be covered under warranty. The warranty covers the car and not the owner.
Ford servicing is an ideal way to ensure the car runs smoothly for as long as possible and it also helps eliminate any potentially serious problems in the future. It is important to not be like many motorists and leave getting a service until it is necessary but rather, get one on a regular basis.
