-MARTY54- Member 124 Member For: 15y 10m 11d Posted 03/11/09 05:29 AM Share Posted 03/11/09 05:29 AM (edited) So...only dealer workshops employ apprentices and have the aim to make a profit? There are plenty of dodgy places out there, dealers or not, but that might ruin your little story. Overall I've had better service from my dealer than any other workshop I've ever used.True, there are plenty of dodgy places out there. It's not difficult to ask local car enthusiasts in your area about servicing though. I can guarantee that most don't point you in the direction of the dealer... if any. Don't get your back up bub. Try it if you don't believe me. If you want to pay extra because the the garage has a Ford logo out the front.. your choice. Typically, young mechanics start at dealers and move on... dealers turn over MUCH more staff than your average local mechanic or tuning shop where morale is generally good. Many dealers have an us v them, white shirt middle manager deal going on behind the scenes. Experienced mechanics generally don't work at dealers long term either, so the experience is gone.To put it simply for you, the dealer has first dibs on servicing as they have the brand name of your car on their door. That's it. That's why your paying a premium. Other mechanics have to rely on better pricing and service to draw it's clientele. The right ones give it too. Edited 03/11/09 05:30 AM by -MARTY54- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tab Sucker Moderating Team 32,303 Member For: 20y 6m 17d Gender: Male Location: Brisbane Posted 03/11/09 05:39 AM Share Posted 03/11/09 05:39 AM To be honest I couldn't care, it just sh*ts me that it's the same-old about dealers.Don't hate me because I've got a good one, and actually pay LESS for servicing than at other mechanics. Only drama I've ever had is getting warranty repairs with all the approvals that are required these days - cannot fault their workmanship.So to put it simply for you...the point I'm trying to make I guess is, lay off the stereotypical generalisations. Is getting very repetitive, predictable & boring. For someone that claims to know so much about Ford you amaze me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buf-Phoon loitering with intent Lifetime Members 13,318 Member For: 21y 2m 23d Gender: Male Location: Zombie Birdhouse Posted 03/11/09 05:41 AM Share Posted 03/11/09 05:41 AM tabby, are you at the beach Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tab Sucker Moderating Team 32,303 Member For: 20y 6m 17d Gender: Male Location: Brisbane Posted 03/11/09 05:42 AM Share Posted 03/11/09 05:42 AM No "bub" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rancidpunx Brisbanes Resident Detailer Donating Members 950 Member For: 15y 9m 22d Gender: Male Location: In my Cabin Outside Brisbane. Posted 03/11/09 06:29 AM Share Posted 03/11/09 06:29 AM Im with Tab, probably because we have the same dealer. Ive not had any issues with them and they seem like decent chaps. Just make sure you note your clocked Ks and tell them under no circumstances is the car to be test driven without your knowledge. Hey Tab what did you pay for your 15000k service minus oil and filter? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tab Sucker Moderating Team 32,303 Member For: 20y 6m 17d Gender: Male Location: Brisbane Posted 03/11/09 07:28 AM Share Posted 03/11/09 07:28 AM I'm almost too embarrassed to say to be honest $90.00 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wookie_666 Member 70 Member For: 15y 6m 7d Posted 03/11/09 07:33 AM Author Share Posted 03/11/09 07:33 AM ok so can someone point me to a reputable dealer or mechanic in western sydney. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rancidpunx Brisbanes Resident Detailer Donating Members 950 Member For: 15y 9m 22d Gender: Male Location: In my Cabin Outside Brisbane. Posted 03/11/09 08:18 AM Share Posted 03/11/09 08:18 AM I'm almost too embarrassed to say to be honest $90.00I see... Why so cheap? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NB4C Member 328 Member For: 15y 9m 27d Gender: Male Location: Sydney Posted 03/11/09 10:32 AM Share Posted 03/11/09 10:32 AM The only good dealer I've heard of in Sydney is Peter Warren Smithfield (from members of this forum but not from personal experience). I went to City Ford and asked them to get my shaky idle fixed with my service, it wasn't fixed, instead they increased my idling speed and now my car uses more fuel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-MARTY54- Member 124 Member For: 15y 10m 11d Posted 03/11/09 10:41 AM Share Posted 03/11/09 10:41 AM No "bub" Judging by the way your taking this to heart, I'm thinking you're a little insecure about this topic. The reason you've heard it all before is because 9/10 it's the way it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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