Service Fiesta ST3

Service Fiesta ST3

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elliotff

Original Poster:

174 posts

139 months

Monday 18th August 2014
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Hi All,

I have a Fiesta ST3 (63 plate) that has just hit 10,000 miles and is due a service. This car is financed with Ford.

My question is does Ford have to service the car of can i do it my self ?

Thanks

Ron240

2,745 posts

118 months

Monday 18th August 2014
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First of all the first service isnt due until 12500 miles or 1 year from first registration.
Im assuming your reason for asking is for the purpose of retaining your warranty.
No Ford dont need to do it, but i dont think you can do it yourself either.
Obviously you know all fluids and parts used at a service must be Ford approved, but the service needs to at least be carried out by a VAT registered independant garage.

I cant help wondering why you have a 2014 top of the range Fiesta and are wanting to scrimp on the servicing?
Im curious about your ST3 being a 63 plate.....because i was sure it wasnt available to buy until at least April of this year?




Edited by Ron240 on Monday 18th August 13:46

elliotff

Original Poster:

174 posts

139 months

Monday 18th August 2014
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RON240 my mistake it is an ST2. I am going to get Ford to service the car i was just wondering as the Ford dealer called me reminding me its due for a service any time now. He did however say Ford are the only people allowed to service the car for warranty purposes.


Birdster

2,529 posts

142 months

rehab71

3,362 posts

189 months

Monday 18th August 2014
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It must be serviced by a VAT registered garage using genuine Ford parts, for a few quids saving you might as well get a Ford dealer to do it and they'll renew your AA membership too!

Darren390

478 posts

206 months

Tuesday 19th August 2014
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As others have said, you dont have to get Ford to service it to maintain your warranty. My ST has just had its 1st service at my local Ford dealer for £151. This also included 1 years AA cover. Very decent price I thought.