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06-01-2014, 11:55 PM | #31 | ||
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+1 Strapp at Donny for purchasing - no nonsense approach to sales, can't comment on servicing as they are simply too far away, after sales service is average. friends who use them for servicing say they are ok.
+1 for Essendon Ford for servicing and warranty issues, everything on par, though if loan cars are required - Book well in advance, service department is great, thorough and their reporting is great, documented and advisements without the crap.
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07-01-2014, 03:04 AM | #32 | |||
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07-01-2014, 09:09 AM | #33 | |||
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Hmm, think I'll try essendon ford if that's the case as only 25 min away
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07-01-2014, 04:38 PM | #34 | ||
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I will second that!!!!
If it is servicing you are after ask for Peter (sorry I forget his surname) in their Servicing Department. He looks after both of our cars, is very honest and provides excellent service. Cheers, Chris
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07-01-2014, 07:04 PM | #35 | |||
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Any unauthorized work done car I would not pay, that is why you read the service schedule & sign before they commence. Cheers. |
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08-01-2014, 12:11 AM | #36 | |||
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In regards to unauthorised work i did not even ask the rotation to be performed i only read it on the invoice for the work performed and i knew the wheels were not even rotated. |
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08-01-2014, 01:09 PM | #37 | |||
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Sterling Ford is still the best in the Northern burbs, pitty they are a small dealer as I would love them to have more stock.
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08-01-2014, 07:25 PM | #38 | |||
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Probably have had 25 services done there. Should also add that I am not that fussy with servicing and do not "love" any cars. As long as the service is done on time, they do what they have been asked and no more without authorisation and the car is not covered in crap and scratched, I'm happy. Westpoint should be out of business IMO. |
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08-01-2014, 08:00 PM | #39 | ||
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For what it's worth, all dealerships have horror stories. What my old age has shown me is how the dealerships handle the problems that determine their success.
On a personal level we have used, Binks, Westpoint, City Ford and Bayford all have made mistakes and a few have lied to my wife on work that needed to be done. It was easier for me to find a local mechanic that I trust, when they make a mistake, they say sorry "bring it back and we'll fix it". I don't hassle them on the bill, and they don't dismiss me when I have a complaint. That's all I ask and expect. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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09-01-2014, 10:47 AM | #40 | ||
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Sorry Daniel I disagree. My son had numerous visits to Sterling re warranty issues with his BF2 XT which they sold to him and Bayford Epping corrected the issues with one visit. It was 2 years ago so they may have changed. The GT and Territory have been serviced by Bayford Epping for the past 3 years with no issues.
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10-01-2014, 03:35 PM | #42 | ||
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What do people think of Courtney and Patterson in Heidelberg
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12-01-2020, 11:18 PM | #44 | ||
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I think I Need to take my car in to the dealer to use there ids scanners to re calibrate and fault find issues with my climate control trust me I can’t stand the thought of taking it in as they can are clueless and will prob cost me a fortune with no outcome. As bad of a run I’ve had with binks and said I’ll never take my car into ford again, I think I’ll be taking it there and wish me luck guys! I
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13-01-2020, 09:09 AM | #46 | ||
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If I could jump in please....How does anyone here rate Brighton Ford and Jefferson Ford?
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17-01-2020, 09:46 AM | #47 | |||
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17-01-2020, 10:28 AM | #48 | ||
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What I’m interested to know are there any good machanics that work at ford? I’m not a machanic but I wonder why all good machanics wouldn’t work there? **** pay? I would think there would have some good perks and possibly cruzie. I had a friend that works for a mercadies dealer in the city and came across after his apperentiship from a small machanic work shop. I spoke to him when he made the move and said he was worried about the move as he thought it would have been full of pros but when I moved it was clear that not many people had a clue and would Evan prove the engineers wrong, his been there a long time a valued respected worker now in a high position. Ford need some of these machanics!!!
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10-03-2020, 08:47 PM | #49 | ||
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Has anyone had any experience with more "enthusiast-friendly" dealership service centres? My Sprint's up for another service, and I'm considering taking it to a different dealership this time. I haven't had any major issues with them, but it's often a bit of a song and dance when I say I want to see the car when it's on the hoist or watch while it's being worked on. I've heard the claim that it's due to OH&S but I get the feeling they'd just prefer you stay away and collect your car when it's done.
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20-12-2021, 07:30 PM | #50 | |||
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20-12-2021, 09:19 PM | #51 | ||
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Where area are you looking for
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21-12-2021, 11:34 AM | #52 | |||
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21-12-2021, 01:53 PM | #53 | ||
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At the moment I'm pretty central so Western Ford and Brighton Ford are the closest, but in future the closest to me will be the dealerships in Bundoora or Heidelberg. That said, I'd go a little further out for good service.
Yeah i've seen them around and they seem top notch, but I'm not sure if i want to take it to a non Ford service centre, and while it's still under extended warranty (i *think* it still is). |
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21-12-2021, 02:12 PM | #54 | ||
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Bluepower? Not a Ford dealer but they are awesome guys.
I don't own a Falcon anymore but I was taking my XR50T there and they were awesome. |
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