locot Posted August 22, 2013 Report Share Posted August 22, 2013 (edited) Just curious. I've taken my car in several times now for the updates, headliner recall, hatch reprogram, fine tuning the alignment, fine tuning body panel gaps, and soon I'm going to take it in to check out the AC compressor noise. All of this work was done under warranty, but they've spent considerable labor hours. Do the dealerships get compensated by Ford for warranty related work? Is warranty work frowned upon by dealers and not given as much attention as customer who paid for their repairs? Thanks Edited August 22, 2013 by locot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fotomoto Posted August 22, 2013 Report Share Posted August 22, 2013 Yes. Manufactures typically pay a predetermined flat book rate which are rarely generous with time estimates for getting a job done. So, dealers don't like them for that reason but it's a guaranteed paycheck which they really like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recumpence Posted August 23, 2013 Report Share Posted August 23, 2013 They get paid for warrantee work, but not for recalls. I was told this, specifically, when bringing my car in last week. Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nsteblay Posted August 23, 2013 Report Share Posted August 23, 2013 Car manufacturers (and Ford) pay dealers for warranty and recall work whether they admit it or not. They're not doing for it free, I guarantee it. obob and Noah Harbinger 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveofDurham Posted August 23, 2013 Report Share Posted August 23, 2013 Car manufacturers (and Ford) pay dealers for warranty and recall work whether they admit it or not. They're not doing for it free, I guarantee it. I totally agree. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
armoredsaint Posted August 23, 2013 Report Share Posted August 23, 2013 They get paid for warrantee work, but not for recalls. I was told this, specifically, when bringing my car in last week. Matt never believe stealerships - was he guilt tripping you into a blinker fluid change or that special on rotating your Lithium-batteries :bliss: Noah Harbinger and obob 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill-N Posted August 23, 2013 Report Share Posted August 23, 2013 never believe stealerships - was he guilt tripping you into a blinker fluid change or that special on rotating your Lithium-batteries :bliss: Or changing the air in the tires. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noah Harbinger Posted August 26, 2013 Report Share Posted August 26, 2013 Or changing the air in the tires. ;) Wait, are you telling me you're driving on STALE AIR?!?! :gaah: That stuff might disintegrate at any moment! And then what would keep your tires up? roninsd 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mnrobitaille Posted August 26, 2013 Report Share Posted August 26, 2013 (edited) Or changing the air in the tires. ;) Wait, are you telling me you're driving on STALE AIR?!?! :gaah: That stuff might disintegrate at any moment! And then what would keep your tires up?At least it's not air infused with hemp or marijuana keeping the tires inflated. Our dealership is so busy we have to schedule an appointment for any type of service a week in advance minimum. Edited August 26, 2013 by mnrobitaille Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homestead Posted August 26, 2013 Report Share Posted August 26, 2013 Or changing the air in the tires. ;)I put fresh air in my tires every few months, that along with the ruby red color I figure buys me 2-3 MPG more. obob 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noah Harbinger Posted August 27, 2013 Report Share Posted August 27, 2013 (edited) I put fresh air in my tires every few months, that along with the ruby red color I figure buys me 2-3 MPG more. If you REALLY want a performance boost, stick a NOS decal on the window. Edited August 27, 2013 by Noah Harbinger FoutsNC and obob 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
armoredsaint Posted August 29, 2013 Report Share Posted August 29, 2013 If you REALLY want a performance boost, stick a NOS decal on the window. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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