When your Ford needs maintenance, you always have the choice between a regular mechanic or your dealer. As your Ford dealership, we want to tell you a few of the many service benefits you receive from choosing us for your maintenance needs.
3 Service Benefits From Choosing Your Ford Dealership
Ford-Trained Technicians
As a dealer, all our technicians are experts at repair and maintenance. They train as mechanics and then undergo advanced training at a Ford factory, where they learn about every component in the Ford range. They also have vast practical experience as they focus on repairing and maintaining Ford vehicles daily. This experience allows them to identify and repair potential issues faster than anyone else.
If you choose a regular mechanic, they won’t have this theoretical and practical knowledge. Regular mechanics work on numerous makes and models, so they never gain the specialized knowledge our technicians possess. Maintenance will take longer as they’re less familiar with Ford-specific components and systems, and they can potentially miss something or perform incorrect adjustments.
Ford-Approved Parts
There are two types of replacement parts: Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and aftermarket. OEM parts are identical to the original parts used on your Ford. They’re the product of countless hours of design and engineering and are made from the highest quality materials for longevity and safety. As a Ford dealer, these are the only types of parts we use due to their quality and dependability.
A regular mechanic will offer you aftermarket parts, and they’re very different from OEM. Aftermarket parts are made by various companies and are designed to fit numerous vehicle makes and models. They’re cheaper than OEM components as they’re made from lower-quality materials, which reduces their longevity and could cause safety issues. In addition, they’re unlikely to fit correctly, so they’ll need adjustment to fit your Ford.
You Get a Warranty
All the work we perform is covered by warranty. The OEM parts carry warranties, and in the unlikely event of an issue within the warranty period, the affected part will be replaced at no charge. Our labor is also covered by warranty due to our technician’s high standard of training. These warranties give you peace of mind that your maintenance meets Ford’s stringent requirements.
A regular mechanic may offer a labor warranty, but it will be more restrictive. If a labor-related issue develops, you’ll have to return to the same mechanic for a repair. The aftermarket components don’t have a warranty since they’re not specifically designed to work with your Ford’s components. If an aftermarket component fails, you’ll have to pay again for another replacement.
Book your Ford maintenance today by contacting us at Freeport Ford in Freeport, IL.
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