Ford "99 'value' service - good value?

AndyinLondon_2

Hello

I have an 04 plate Focus (diesel). It's due an oil change and my AA membership is also due for renewal. I see Ford offer their £99 value service which includes breakdown assistance - is this good value? Does anyone have any experience of this service?

I would also like to get my wheel balancing checked as I noticed a bit of vibration when driving on the motorway today. Would this be checked/corrected as part of the value service or would it be extra?

I'm in Bromley, Kent, if anyone can suggest any alternatives.

thelawnet

I imagine they will try and sell you other stuff, including things like wheel balancing, but most likely expensive parts + labour for non-service items. All those shiny windows need to be cleaned you know....

Strider590

GF had this "value service" and all they appear to have done is change the oil...... She paid £120, that's a lot of money for an oil change.

Premier_2

Strider590 wrote: »

GF had this "value service" and all they appear to have done is change the oil...... She paid £120, that's a lot of money for an oil change.

She should take it back and ensure they complete the rest of the work she paid for then! :cool:

It doesn't even sound like she had the £99 Ford Value Service! :cool:

£99 Ford Value Service includes:

Parts Replaced:

• ✓ Air Filter
  ✓ Oil Filter
  ✓ Oil

A comprehensive 30 point check includes:

• ✓ Handbrake
  ✓ Clutch
  ✓ Windscreen
  ✓ Washers, wipers
  ✓ Exterior lights and fascia illumination
  ✓ Instrument gauges, warning lights and horn
  ✓ Heating system, blower motor
  ✓ Air conditioning
  ✓ Seat belts
  ✓ Bonnet catch
  ✓ Wiring, pipes, hoses, oil and fuel pipes
  ✓ Engine, vacuum pump and cooling system
  ✓ Coolant expansion tank, windscreen washer, power steering and brake fluid reservoirs
  ✓ Coolant
  ✓ Auxiliary Drive Belts
  ✓ Battery
  ✓ Automatic transmission
  ✓ Steering, suspension linkages, ball joints, driveshafts, gaiters
  ✓ Front and rear wheel bearings
  ✓ Engine and transmission
  ✓ Exhaust
  ✓ Underbody
  ✓ Braking system
  ✓ Tyres including spare wheel
  ✓ Wheel nuts

You also get Breakdown Assistance and Nectar Points.

If any work is needed, it’s carried out using Ford quality parts, ensuring your vehicle will perform to its optimum level. As for our workmanship, we have it independently checked by the RAC, to help us maintain the very highest standards.

Finally, for added reassurance, all our Dealers adhere to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) Code of Practice.

http://www.ford.co.uk/OwnerServices/VehicleServiceandRepair/ServicingyourFord/VehicleServicing/FordValueService

Strider590

Premier wrote: »

She should take it back and ensure they complete the rest of the work she paid for then! :cool:


http://www.ford.co.uk/OwnerServices/VehicleServiceandRepair/ServicingyourFord/VehicleServicing/FordValueService

Right, as if they actually do ANY of that.......... They might check the brakes and tyres to see if they can make a bit of extra cash, IF they aren't gasping for a fag.

So for Air/Oil and filters, it's still a lot of money. £25 for a can of oil, £6 for an oil filter, £8 for an air filter.... There's your value service for £40, it certainly does not take 2 hours labour to change the oil. In fact mine was done for £15 labour (due to me not having a flat area on which to do the job myself).

Granted I tend to stay on top of general maintenance myself, but add a pollen filter (£5) and spark plugs (£20) to that ^^ and you've practically got a full service.