lmclaney Posted January 29, 2011 Share Posted January 29, 2011 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! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james_60 Posted January 29, 2011 Share Posted January 29, 2011 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanGull Posted January 29, 2011 Share Posted January 29, 2011 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewL Posted January 30, 2011 Share Posted January 30, 2011 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmclaney Posted January 30, 2011 Author Share Posted January 30, 2011 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james_60 Posted January 30, 2011 Share Posted January 30, 2011 2-3 hours mine took but they gave me a courtesy car so i left it with them all day :) Jamie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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