ElectrifyME
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Stupid question: is the 10k “service” just a tire rotation?
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It is a tire rotation and inspection of various things.Stupid question: is the 10k “service” just a tire rotation?
I think that was the mission statement where I used to work
I would have had so much fun with this. If she was saying an oil change was due I would have let her write that up. I just wish I would have been able to see the tech go up to her and "discuss" how stupid that was and then the parts counter would be calling her telling her the same thing. That would be a lot more educational than anything you could do.Final verdict.
They get a C+.
I dropped it off at 8:30 and got a call I could come pick it up at 9:45. I forgot my lunch so was thinking I would have to Uber Eats or Doordash so them getting it done quickly was great.
They did not check for any outstanding recalls so I still have the HVBJB recall pending despite it having been applied. I could have asked them but that would have probably delayed picking up my car and caused lunch issues.
As for cost it was $30.92 for a tire rotation and multi point inspection. They deducted 6184 Ford Pass points leaving me with 15816 remaining. That should be enough to pay for the next 2.5 tire rotations.
I won't have them replace the cabin air filter and will do that myself as I expect the markup will be dramatic.
Same. I never did any maintenance after 130k+ miles across two Bolts. The only "required" maintenance was a coolant flush at 150k (MME says 200k). The rest is rotate, cabin filter, and inspections. Then brake fluid every 3 years. Everything can be done at home. The whole point of an EV is to avoid maintenance but they push you to come in like an ICE.Looking at the description of the 10,000 mile maintenance (and subsequent services for that matter), I'm not sure why I'd be inclined to incur the expense and inconvenience of having someone "inspect" my MME. The tire rotations I'll have performed for free at America's Tire.
I went to the dealer for two reasons:Tire rotation and inspection are a waste of time in my opinion. At least in dealer.
I do my tires at Discount Tire (which is America's Tire). I will go to my dealer for the inspection, because they are supposed to inspect components in the frunk area, look for leaks, low fluids, etc. Few customers are qualified to do that. I will of course make sure it's an EV certified mechanic.Looking at the description of the 10,000 mile maintenance (and subsequent services for that matter), I'm not sure why I'd be inclined to incur the expense and inconvenience of having someone "inspect" my MME. The tire rotations I'll have performed for free at America's Tire.
Yes, there must be ACTIVITY or the points expire. What's activity? A deposit of points, or a withdrawal of points. Prior to the points being recast as FordPass points, mine were expiring. I bought a bolt and a washer for $1.04 plus tax, and got another year. And, before my remaining points expired, I used them to buy my 2022. My dealer didn't deduct them (except on the invoice), so I have nearly $19 in unused points, plus the 22,000 I got for buying the 2022, and I have until mid-May 2023 to have some activity, which should be the 10,000 mile inspection. Or, if I have to have service on my 2013 F-150, I'll use them then.I went to the dealer for two reasons:
1. Convenience.
The dealer is walking distance to work so I don't have to spend anytime just sitting waiting on the work to be done or bother my wife to help drop off and pick up the car.
2. Cost.
I wanted to use up the 22000 Ford Pass points before they expire. It is my understanding that if no activity occurs, the points expire after 365 days. Otherwise I would have held onto them until the brake fluid maintenance at 3 years.
Glad they got your HVBJB fixed up (assuming Magic City was able to?). They've been fine with my normal maintenance and have actually done it all for free for me (since I purchased from there), including state inspection. I ordered another keyfob from the service bulletin and it finally arrived today, guy called and said it'd be late december before they could program it and they won't let me do it myself (I already have two fobs). I hinted that I understood they needed to process it through Ford for reimbursement and that I wouldn't bat an eye if they faked it, but he wasn't having that hahaI second that. I’ve been thinking about switching to a Nissan or Chevy dealer for service because they’ve had EV’s for quite some time now… would have loved to keep it with Ford but really depends how my next apt goes tomorrow because it’s a different dealership than I used before and they were actually able to fix my HVBJB so hopefully they can service and install tires too!
My reluctance of going to a different dealer or regular garage is the lift points issue, Ford has special attachments to their lift that makes it much safer, although a competent shop could probably figure it out.
Getting a basic EV service or tow shouldn’t be a scary experience… oh well, “opportunities”
This is the only reason I will specifically go to Ford for winter / summer tire swaps.<snip>
My reluctance of going to a different dealer or regular garage is the lift points issue, Ford has special attachments to their lift that makes it much safer, although a competent shop could probably figure it out.
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