Help! Can i service my own car?

[XR Martin]

Considering the servicing undertaken within the warranty period is basically just oil changes every 15000k kms, and it is highly unlikey that an engine will die within that period, changing the oil yourself shouldnt be a problem.
If you have some mechanical knowledge, and just staple the reciepts of the oil and filter with the mileage listed in the book, it is unlikely that a dealer could genuinely void a warranty claim.
Also, how often have you heard of engines expiring within the first 3 years or 100k kms if they are serviced regularly?

A dealer cant force you to service the car at their workshop unless the servicing is free.

[carrot13]

Originally Posted by last fairlane

By the way the XT GTs didnt win the marathon it was won by a Hillman Hunter Andrew Cowan I think was the winning driver over 40 years ago
John

sorry ive been away from fords for 20 years lol, last one i owned was a xbgt coupe!

anyway they came 3rd & dad was a mech in the SA leg for harry firth
cheers

[carrot13]

Originally Posted by XR6 Martin

Considering the servicing undertaken within the warranty period is basically just oil changes every 15000k kms, and it is highly unlikey that an engine will die within that period, changing the oil yourself shouldnt be a problem.
If you have some mechanical knowledge, and just staple the reciepts of the oil and filter with the mileage listed in the book, it is unlikely that a dealer could genuinely void a warranty claim.
Also, how often have you heard of engines expiring within the first 3 years or 100k kms if they are serviced regularly?

A dealer cant force you to service the car at their workshop unless the servicing is free.

thanks for that, thats exactly how i see it too!

[carrot13]

Originally Posted by GasOLane

Of course the major downside to self servicing a new(ish) car is that when you sell it you have no logbooks to show the buyer that servicing had been done when it was supposed to be.

never had that issue before & anyway i plan to have this car for 10 years as my kids (6 & 3) grow up.
cheers

[deesun]

You may have the perfect engine and running gear after you have serviced it but the insides and paint will be trashed after letting your 6 and 3 year olds loose in it.

[carrot13]

yeah i know, thats why i chose winter white & waterproof seatcovers LOL
cheers

[carrot13]

Originally Posted by GasOLane

Of course the major downside to self servicing a new(ish) car is that when you sell it you have no logbooks to show the buyer that servicing had been done when it was supposed to be.

btw servicing will allways be done well before the due time & they will also know the car wont be thrashed on test drives by apprentices either :