Car maintenance is an important part of getting the most out of your vehicle, and getting this maintenance done at your Ford dealership has many advantages. Whether you need an oil change, tires checked, battery replaced, or have some other maintenance issues, visiting your local dealer will help extend the life of your vehicle.
1. The Use of OEM Parts
When you have your car serviced at your local dealership, you can feel confident that you will receive Original Equipment Manufacturer parts. The mechanics working at the dealership are factory-trained, so you know that all OEM parts are installed according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
2. Warranty Work
One of the benefits of a newer vehicle is the warranty. Having maintenance done by the dealership is the best way to get the full value from your warranty. Of course, warranty work must typically be completed by a certified technician. Having work completed at the service department of your local dealership ensures that only certified technicians do the work on your vehicle.
3. Access to Diagnostics
While nearly all garages will offer some form of diagnostics, dealerships have access to more expensive diagnostic equipment catered to your particular make and model. They also see many cars just like yours and are very familiar with common issues and troubleshooting tips. You can also count on getting the latest software updates as part of your regularly scheduled maintenance.
4. Recall Knowledge
Recall knowledge is public, and large recalls often make the news. Smaller recalls, however, are often harder to hear about. Technically, you should receive a notice in the mail if your vehicle has a recall issued, but there are often issues with these notifications. In addition, technical service bulletins are often issued to the dealership. These indicate smaller problems not worthy of a recall notice. When you bring your car to a dealership for service, they will check for both recalls and technical service bulletins.
5. Shorter Wait Times
The service centers at dealerships are typically larger, with more people on staff. This generally means your wait time, both when scheduling an appointment and when waiting for work to be completed, will be shorter.
6. Guarantees Ensure Safety and Satisfaction
Both the parts and the service provided by the dealership come with a guarantee. This means if the part doesn’t last as long as expected, all you need to do is take your car back to the dealership. Using OEM parts installed by certified technicians minimizes these issues, but you can be confident that you won’t be stuck in an endless repair loop when working with the service department at your dealership.
When your car is ready for a maintenance visit, get in touch with Lundeen Brothers Ford of Annandale to schedule your visit.
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