You can't change the number that came with the car. That will ALWAYS be in the system. You just add another code that is more memorable to you, so if you have the Ford code written down somewhere make sure you rip it up. See page 64 of the online handbook
Oh. So that means I've had no breakdown cover since September 2022 although I've paid for an extended warranty and service plan. Perhaps I shouldn't have? The dealer did ring me for a service check up in September 2022 which I think would have cost around £60 pounds. Nothing in writing just a telephone call. I didn't go ahead with it as the serice interval is 2 years. I'll need to confirm with them what the situation is with the AA cover sometime. Otherwise If I'm not covered I'll go with Boundless and use Britannia Rescue
I wouldn’t jump to any conclusions if you have a service plan and extended warranty - it may be bundled with that.
Yes you're right. I just had a sinking feeling about HVJB contactor failures and no recovery service.I wouldn’t jump to any conclusions if you have a service plan and extended warranty - it may be bundled with that.
It was more for cheapskates like me who have no plans or extras in place
You should be ok re HVJB - if you’ve had the software update done you shouldn’t get stranded because of it. That update was put in to ensure the car could continue to be driven in a reduced power mode if HVJB issues were detected.Yes you're right. I just had a sinking feeling about HVJB contactor failures and no recovery service.
Hi, I am the same as you with a service plan and extended warranty. At year 1 I had a lengthy discussion with the Ford service plan team and received the answer that:
£59 worth of Tesco Clubcard vouchers gives you top level RAC cover for a year (on line price is £176). For £78.50 worth of vouchers you can also get Standard breakdown cover, plus key replace and 5 tyres replaced a year if damaged.
When I looked into other options like RAC I would have to buy a UK cover product and an additional product for European cover (I could be mistaken).
My dealer is in the scheme for extra breakdown cover when you have an extra service but this would in total come to nearly £80.00 so decided not to.
I reckon I’m paying c£175 for some kind of AA cover to ensure wherever whenever the Stang dies they get me and more importantly my tools home.In the end I went with Britannia Rescue and as a Boundless (was Civil Service Mororing Association) member get £10 off bringing it down to £55 excluding Europen cover which I'm not bothered about as don't go outside UK driving. Still includes breakdown in your drive etc plus a driver to drive you and your car home if you're unable to drive due to illness or incapacity. Unfortunately something to consider as you get older
I've always been used to breakdown cover being provided for 3 years as long as the warranty lasts e.g. Mazda, Skoda, Seat, Citroen, Renault and I think even Fiat although remarkably I didn't need to use it for my 2008 Fiat Bravo although there were plenty of other issues to get my teeth into. ?
Anybody using HMRC Advisory Fuel Rate to claim back business fuel cost? It’s currently 8p/mile rising to 9p/mile for EVs this month. I now calc my business fuel cost on pro rata basis. Fuel (leccy) for 3835 business miles cost me £494.77 (12.9p/mile) which I claimed back. Advisory Fuel Rate would’ve allowed a payment of just £306.80 (8p/mile) unless I claimed the full amount in which case I’d pay tax on it, too! I wonder if HMRC have a clue, or maybe they do!!Please see https://www.gov.uk/guidance/advisory-fuel-rates
Half the way down the page the advisory fuel rate for BEV is 5p a mile.
Absolutely ??!
