My car was registered on the 3rd of March 2010, so I need to have it serviced before that date. Do you know if it's possible for me to get it serviced right now and not void the warranty or is too soon? Also, how much did you pay for your first service?

This is my first new car so I have no experience dealing with servicing so any advice is much appreciated!

Cheers!

Hi

The price of a ford service ranges from £175-£215 so it pays to ring round your local dealers to see who offers the best price.

The First Service consists of the following

Instrument gauges, warning/control lights and

horn

Check operation

Clutch Check operation/adjust, if necessary

Washers, wipers Check operation/adjust, if necessary

Inside Vehicle

Exterior and respective control lights;

instrument cluster illumination

Check operation/condition

Handbrake Check operation/adjust, if necessary

Seat belts, buckles and stalks Check operation/condition

Odour filter Renew

Warning vest Check availability - if applicable

First aid kit Check availability and expiry date - if applicable

Warning triangle Check availability - if applicable

Outside Vehicle

Road (MOT) test Check regarding next road (MOT) test due date - if applicable

Emission test Check regarding next emission test due - if applicable

Under Hood

Wiring, pipes, hoses, oil and fuel feed lines Check for routing, damage, chafing and leaks

Engine, vacuum pump, heater and radiator Check for damage and leaks

Coolant Check anti-freeze concentration: °C

Coolant expansion tank, washer reservoirs and

battery

Check/top up fluid levels as necessary - in case of abnormal fluid loss, a separate order is

required to investigate and rectify

Battery Visual check for leaks - in case of abnormal fluid loss, a seperate order is required to

investigate and rectify (LTS 31 214 4)

Headlamp alignment Check - adjust alignment, if necessary

Brake fluid Check/top up fluid levels as necessary - in case of abnormal fluid loss, a separate order is

required to investigate and rectify

Under Vehicle

Engine undershield Remove/install engine undershield, if fitted (LTS 21 130 4)

Engine Drain oil and renew oil filter

Steering, suspension linkages, ball joints,

sideshaft joints, gaiters

Check for damage, wear, security and rubber deterioration

Engine, transmission Check for damage and leaks

Pipes, hoses, wiring, oil and fuel feed lines,

exhaust

Check for routing, damage, chafing and leaks

Underbody Check condition of PVC coating

Tyres Check wear and condition, especially at tyre wall, note tread depth

RF mm, LF mm, LR mm, RR mm

Brake system With wheels on, check brake pads and discs for wear. Check rear brake drums - in case of

abnormal fluid loss, a separate order is required to investigate and rectify. (More often

under severe duty conditions).

Outside Vehicle

Engine Refill engine oil. Reset the oil change indicator, if fitted.

Tyres Adjust pressure

Instant mobility system Check best before date on tyre sealant - if applicable

Spare wheel Adjust pressure, check wear - condition (note tread depth)

mm

Interval 1 Years (12500 ml)

Repair/Order No

Reg. No.

Reg. Date

Radio Code

Mileage ml

Outstanding Field Service Actions. Please ensure they are completed.

Outside Vehicle

Luggage compartment lamp Check operation - if applicable

Service reminder sticker Affix to driver side B pillar

Extended Period Maintenance

Brake system Every 2 years - Renew - brake fluid (LTS 12 154 4)

Air conditioning Every 3 years - Check temperature at the evaporator outlet tube. Check air conditioning

lines for damage and leaks

(LTS 34 619 1) (TSB 67/2002)

Cooling system Every 10 years - Drain, flush and refill with Super Plus

(LTS 24 122 4)

Camshaft drive belt Every 100 000 miles/8 years - Renew (LTS 21 304 9)

Auxiliary drive belts Every 100 000 miles/8 years - Renew (LTS 21 567 5)

Extra Services and Additional Offers * (optional - upon customer request / charged seperately)

AC maintenance package Air Conditioning (A.C.) system check. Apply A.C. cleaner to air distribution system.

(LTS 54 552 4)

Odour filter plus Upgrade odour filter to odour filter plus

Test Drive

Test drive Perform test drive after routine service

as you will see its 1 year or 12500 miles whichever occurs soonest.

How many miles has your car done

Jamie

Not sure why you would get the car serviced early (unless you're past 12500 miles of course) as you're effectively wasting a month, but there's nothing to stop you doing so.

My first service was only £100 odd.

My first service was £99. If you live in an area with a few dealers then play them off against each other until you get a similar deal. Also, don't bother servicing your car until 1 year or 12k miles, the car doesn't need it and you're just reducing the time until your next service.

Thanks guys, the only reason why I wanted to get it serviced now is because I'm moving from Bristol to London at the end of the month, so I'm hoping it will be cheaper in Bristol and I already know a good garage. I wanted to know if it was possible to do it early without voiding the warranty.

I will probably try and get it done the week before I move, from the check list it sounds like it's going to take all day to service.

2-3 hours mine took but they gave me a courtesy car so i left it with them all day :)

Jamie