Thread: Ford Ranger Servicing Options

Looking for some advice and suggestions please.
My 2015 XLT diesel Ford Ranger is coming up for a 120,000 km service. Obtained a quote from the local dealer today $730.00 inc gst which made me gulp.
This vehicle no longer has warranty so I don't mind looking around for possible alternatives. Are there any businesses capable of competently and honestly performing this service without overcharging for scheduled parts replacement and hopefully doing so at more reasonable cost ? My Ranger has always been serviced on schedule which I wish to maintain.
I should add any businesses preferably within the Auckland region.
Thanks for any info offered. Cheers.

Probably not that bad cost wise. I service my ranger myself and all filters and good oil is $300+

Pays to shop around, last service on our Colorado was $850 here in Nelson (100k service even though truck had only done 55k apparently they just do the next service in the book).

Now when I was in Ashburton last month I blew a headlight and went into Morrisons Mitsubishi as they have taken over the servicing for Holdens. They were running a "Holden Colorado Owners special" service for $305 from memory. Oil/Filter and 50 point check whatever that means so pretty much what cost me $850 in Nelson. Go figure

Originally Posted by 30.06king

Looking for some advice and suggestions please.
My 2015 XLT diesel Ford Ranger is coming up for a 120,000 km service. Obtained a quote from the local dealer today $730.00 inc gst which made me gulp.
This vehicle no longer has warranty so I don't mind looking around for possible alternatives. Are there any businesses capable of competently and honestly performing this service without overcharging for scheduled parts replacement and hopefully doing so at more reasonable cost ? My Ranger has always been serviced on schedule which I wish to maintain.
I should add any businesses preferably within the Auckland region.
Thanks for any info offered. Cheers.

Does it need anything significant like cam belt?

If not, that seems steep.

Almost 10L of fully synthetic oil, plus filters fluff hoist charge disposal and about 2 hours of time. That's about $70 over what the local outfit was doing them for?

In the end went with the local dealer as it was the easiest way to get it done.
I hurt my back in early Feb. which was slowly coming right but I wasn't as mobile as usual. Had plans to shop around a bit for a better deal but probably couldn't have taken the Ranger anywhere further from home in my current state. Then last week I injured my back again, foolishly, and went back to square one. I relented and booked the service which was done yesterday. $ 739.06 inc gst.
Not entirely happy but about the that cost but best solution under present circumstances. Treading very carefully now for a few weeks. Both daughters wedding and hunting with son coming up in May.

My 2021 Isuzu MU-X service costs $500, including $100 labour and nearly 8 litres of fully synthetic oil.

Copy of the bill here.
Only unusual item is the new wiper blades I asked for.
South Auckland Motors, Pukekohe.

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What, they haven't charged the 1 dollar to top up the windsceen washer fluid that my wankers in Puke do and which I question them about every service (I always make sure its full before I drop it off.)

At first, $739.06 seems a lot for service,
after seeing the breakdown, all charges seem reasonable
but $739.06 still a lot for service.

Had my LC200 serviced last week,
new alternator, new battery, oil change, sparkplugs, and some other stuff
all came to just under a grand (my next door mechanic).

Originally Posted by Snap 4T

At first, $739.06 seems a lot for service,
after seeing the breakdown, all charges seem reasonable
but $739.06 still a lot for service.

Had my LC200 serviced last week,
new alternator, new battery, oil change, sparkplugs, and some other stuff
all came to just under a grand (my next door mechanic).

I was shocked when first quoted but looking at the breakdown it looks more reasonable, as you say.
I think you did very well getting all those parts, fitted, at that cost. Your neighbour sounds like a pretty fair guy.

Originally Posted by zimmer

What, they haven't charged the 1 dollar to top up the windsceen washer fluid that my wankers in Puke do and which I question them about every service (I always make sure its full before I drop it off.)

Haha, I bitched about them always topping up the reservoir and diluting my mix so much the fluid is useless. This time they listened and didn't touch it. It's only taken three or four goes for it to sink in.

Just been quoted $1300 for a 65k service on my 2019 Isuzu D-Max from the local QT dealer. Going to be asking some questions over that one.

Originally Posted by 30.06king

Copy of the bill here.
Only unusual item is the new wiper blades I asked for.
South Auckland Motors, Pukekohe.

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What's the third line item. 70 dollar filter but no type

Originally Posted by Danger Mouse

What's the third line item. 70 dollar filter but no type

Fuel filter? But yeah, not stated.