Ford dealer servicing - do they wash your car?

Mick K. · 28-07-2005, 08:09 PM

Hi,

I've just has my Ford Focus serviced for the first time and was surprised that despite them having it from 7:30am to 5:30pm they didn't throw a bucket of suds over it or give it a quick vacuum and deodorise.

I've has this done each service from Toyota and VW in the past.

Do some Ford dealers do this? Or is it a Ford policy not to?

Cheers,

MK

Smoke Pursuit · 28-07-2005, 08:11 PM

Mine washs everycar that goes near the service department...

They never have to wash mine cause its always clean!

GlennBA · 28-07-2005, 08:16 PM

i wouldn't want my car washed by ford lol.. It would come back covered in swirl marks..

NC 5ltr · 28-07-2005, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by GlennAUII

i wouldn't want my car washed by ford lol.. It would come back covered in swirl marks..

and add another 4 hours to the labor bill :evil_laug

SpoolMan · 28-07-2005, 08:28 PM

they washed mine once, i said if your not going to chamois the water off the car dont wash it....guess what they never washed it again..

Dark Horse · 28-07-2005, 08:38 PM

I had it done to mine once, was not impressed with the outcome!!!

GTP 320 · 28-07-2005, 08:40 PM

Same here i would never allow them to wash my car,the only person that wash's my car is myself.
Cheers John

b2tf · 28-07-2005, 08:41 PM

My dealer does it, they did the Focus once and it actually turned out quite well, however seeing as Im a complete sook about my car and will only EVER use Meguiars stuff on it, I politely decline now.

buickman · 28-07-2005, 08:47 PM

When mine was under warranty. the Ford dealer washed mine the job was OK only thing I would complain about was the silicone they used on the tyres to spray off over the bottom of the cars duco.

buickman

**Kingsley** · 28-07-2005, 09:00 PM

Unless you request it, no. The detailers generally never see the cars booked into the service dept. If they are washed after service, it's by the first year apprentice or the mechanic working on it and it's usually a rush job or done to wash the grease and crap off after steam cleaning the engine if you leave your engine that filthy that the crap flies everywhere.

28-07-2005, 09:09 PM

Lol, My dealer hasn't washed my car once in the 3 1/2 years they have serviced it.

McGrath's Woden don't wash any customers car i have seen.

In fact they sometimes leave crap on the drivers seat from where they sat in it with their grubby overalls.

**Full Noise** · 28-07-2005, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by GTP 320

Same here i would never allow them to wash my car,the only person that wash's my car is myself.
Cheers John

Some dealers no longer was vehicles because of EPA requirements, unless they have a proper water retrieval system, they don’t want soap going down the drains. I wouldn’t even let the dealer wash my utes when they were delivered. Something about having a first year apprentice dropping a gritty sponge on the ground and putting it back on your bonnet.
I’m the only one who washes my cars.

Cheers, Danny

LuvinmyEB · 28-07-2005, 10:00 PM

Before I knew better than to take my car to Ford, they used to throw a bucket of water or two over it, blacken the tyres and they always had a plastic sheet over the drivers seat.

Back then it was the only time it ever really got a wash, so it used to look quite good when I got it back.

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LTDHO · 28-07-2005, 10:21 PM

Dealer washes are good for adding heaps of fine scratches to you paint that you have to polish out...

JADED6 · 29-07-2005, 01:02 AM

They use a broom head and a bucket of soapy water.
DEFINITE NO..
I always clean mine before it's due for a service so they don't decide the work experience kid needs something to do, like put scratches on peoples pride & joy.

LOWAU · 29-07-2005, 08:12 AM

Bayford- They have washed my car every time that I have serviced it there, about 7 times. They do a got job and also spray on some tyre shine, I have actually seen them wash it and NO they don't use a Broom head to wash it, if fact they use a High pressure washer.

It is actually fords policy to wash the car for you and you can complain if you don't get it washed.

bathurst77 · 29-07-2005, 10:20 AM

In almost 20 years of owning fords i dont remember EVER geting a car back washed.

LTDHO · 29-07-2005, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by LOWAU

It is actually fords policy to wash the car for you and you can complain if you don't get it washed.

Yeah the folk have to have their car done at Ford and it has never been washed.

**Mechan1k** · 29-07-2005, 01:00 PM

My Territory wasn't washed ... I'd be ****ed off they washed it too ... cos of the damn water restrictions in Sydney ... I don't think they wash their new vehicles out in the yard due to the restrictions as well

Dezza · 29-07-2005, 01:25 PM

I have only ever seen a car get washed once after being serviced, and that was my Dad's 89' Rodeo. That was understandable because it was at the mechanics to get a serious diesel leak fixed! There was diesel everywhere! That was probably close to 10 years ago, and the Rodeo hasn't been washed since!

LOWAU · 29-07-2005, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by LTDHO

Yeah the folk have to have their car done at Ford and it has never been washed.

I'm not sure about the other ford dealers but its definatly bayfords policy to wash the cars after a service.

Feathers · 29-07-2005, 02:51 PM

I wouldn't want mine washed at the dealers either. I was told that they don't touch the interior, unless requested to fix something under warranty.

**Kingsley** · 29-07-2005, 05:19 PM

That's pretty much right. They're not allowed to change any settings, including the radio station, unless they're working inside the car and it's required to perform the service. Part of the reason is to protect the property of the owner. I have seen Dealer principals "hide" money on the inside of the car and inspect it to make sure it's still there after the service.

merlin · 29-07-2005, 05:22 PM

I've heard that they wash you car with a broom and a bucket of water.

Purple, monkey, dishwasher

Stevo · 29-07-2005, 06:00 PM

No they have never offered, but I wouldnt let them touch it anyway. I have a hard enough time wanting to let them under the bonnet.

B.J(inCanb) · 29-07-2005, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by kingy351

That's pretty much right. They're not allowed to change any settings, including the radio station, unless they're working inside the car and it's required to perform the service. Part of the reason is to protect the property of the owner. I have seen Dealer principals "hide" money on the inside of the car and inspect it to make sure it's still there after the service.

What about moving the mirrors? I have mine set up like the told us on the drive day, which is slightly different how you are taught, after each service I have to change them back again. It really isn't a big deal but it seems to take ages to get them just right again. Mine gets washed and vacuumed at every service and I haven't had a problem.

DW260 · 29-07-2005, 07:18 PM

They had to wash my ute once... 'Cause they left off the oil filler cap off!!

Feathers · 29-07-2005, 07:22 PM

I emptied everything of value out of my car before it went in for service.
It was a pain in the butt, but I still have all my things.

DRU842 · 30-07-2005, 08:23 AM

My Fords always come back washed from Dominelli's, haven't had a problem.

**Kingsley** · 30-07-2005, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by B.J

What about moving the mirrors? I have mine set up like the told us on the drive day, which is slightly different how you are taught, after each service I have to change them back again. It really isn't a big deal but it seems to take ages to get them just right again. Mine gets washed and vacuumed at every service and I haven't had a problem.

Mirrors are moved for the obvious reason. When moving or driving your pride and joy, you at least want them to be able to use the mirrors for the obvious reasons. Putting them back to where you had them is not that easy.