Ford-Certified Mechanics at Our Service Center

Once you've identified the service intervals of your Ford vehicle, you may opt to perform various simple procedures at home. Oil changes and replacements for filters, lightbulbs, windshield wipers, tires, and even brake pads are relatively inexpensive with the right type of mechanical experience. Nevertheless, you will eventually need to visit a Ford-certified mechanic for more advanced maintenance procedures.

Each of our mechanics and technicians possesses expert knowledge and extensive experience with executing the full range of vehicle services that your Ford needs. They can help you optimize your maintenance schedule and inform you of any special circumstances that may be present with your vehicle. You can also trust that our mechanics can identify any unexpected problems that your vehicle might have when you visit our service center near Pineville.

When Should I Bring My Vehicle in for Service?

The first step to an effective and successful maintenance routine is to create an accurate service schedule. This schedule should outline the time frame that your Ford receives replacements, repairs, inspections, and tune-ups. The best place to look when you draft your maintenance schedule is your owner's manual.

Your owner's manual contains a complete outline of all the service intervals for your various auto parts. These intervals dictate how often each vehicle component requires work. For example, your engine oil requires replacement once every six months to a year or every 5,000 to 10,000 miles. By adhering to your service intervals, you ensure that your Ford remains in the best condition possible.

You will notice that several auto parts share coinciding intervals with each other. As such, your routine maintenance appointments will often involve several simultaneous services at each visit. When you visit a mechanic, they might inform you of slight variations to the service intervals that you see in your owner's manual. However, the intervals in your owner's manual are the perfect starting point for your maintenance schedule.

When Should I Get a New Car Battery?

Most car batteries last between three to five years; however, there are many factors that influence this timeline. If you start to notice issues, you can bring your vehicle to our service center for a battery test. From there, we can determine if you need a replacement.

When Should I Replace My Air Filter?

You'll need to replace your car's air filter every 30,000 miles or so to maintain efficiency.

Do I Need to Schedule a Brake Pad Service or Replacement?

Brake pads wear out approximately every 20,000-30,000 miles. There are several signs to watch out for when deciding if it's time for a full replacement. For example, if you hear a grinding or high-pitched sound, or if it takes longer than usual to slow or stop, you'll need to schedule a brake pad replacement.