SPL Tech Posted November 21, 2014 Report Share Posted November 21, 2014 On a VW forum I post on regularly, there is a sticky forum with a national listing of all known alternative VW mechanics. Mechanics that are known to be knowledgeable in the repair of VWs, but who are not associated with a dealer (and therefor charge less and provide superior service).Is there any such list for Fords? I hate going to the stealership, but when I am traveling I dont necessarily have the time to spend hours on Google trying to find an alternative Ford mechanic in whatever town I happen to be in at the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hybridbear Posted November 23, 2014 Report Share Posted November 23, 2014 Are you already out of warranty? Most owners here are still within warranty so there hasn't been much need for any such list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markd Posted November 23, 2014 Report Share Posted November 23, 2014 I don't plan on owning my car post warranty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtb9153 Posted November 25, 2014 Report Share Posted November 25, 2014 (edited) I have two back to back warranty's and I'm at almost 34k miles since purchase in September of 2012. Once both warranties are gone I have no plan to get rid of Maxus. I just love this car despite the problems with the MFT not functioning half the time. But with no battery issues I'm not complaining. Edited November 25, 2014 by mtb9153 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markd Posted November 25, 2014 Report Share Posted November 25, 2014 I figure it this way, by the time 2020 rolls around I'll be ready for a new car, but I do still have my 2004 focus ztw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian_L Posted November 26, 2014 Report Share Posted November 26, 2014 The technology is just way too new. I know a few good mechanics around my neck of the woods, but I would only take C-max to Ford for major servicing--those guys are getting the latest service updates from Ford, they're working on other C-maxes. etc. etc But having said that, I'm changing the oil and rotating the tires myself when the next service interval comes up. C-MaxSea 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPL Tech Posted November 28, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 28, 2014 The technology is just way too new. I know a few good mechanics around my neck of the woods, but I would only take C-max to Ford for major servicing--those guys are getting the latest service updates from Ford, they're working on other C-maxes. etc. etc But having said that, I'm changing the oil and rotating the tires myself when the next service interval comes up. Is it really that much different from the Prius or any other hybrid? I suspect not, and if the noobs at the Ford dealership can figure it out I am sure a legit mechanic would do fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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