New Mazda Service History
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Previous Mazda Service History

NEVER BUY FROM THE SAME DEALER IF THEY DON'T KEEP IN TOUCH WITH YOU - THIS MIGHT WAKE THEM UP BUT I DOUBT IT

Month & Our Event CSI Index * Event Dealer Responses Ford South Africa Responses
FURY FORD FORD
March 2002
10
NA Vehicle traded in at 26458 kilometres. Excellent price given and the right time to replace before new "BUSH UNFRIENDLY" VERSIONS are introduced. Treatment by Sales Staff at Fury Ford, Rivonia is excellent and their attitude very helpful Bye-Bye Rand Ford, Hello Fury Ford NA
April 3
10
Very pleasing first real contact
10
Vehicle finish better than last
Pre-delivery service and vehicle handover comments:
1. Pre-delivery seems to have been done well - everything working properly at this stage
2. Introduced to Parts Manager and Service Manager as well as Dealer Principal so you know who to speak to as opposed to just any clerk
3. Actual vehicle handover done very professionally
4. I get the feeling that these Sales guys are doing everything properly
5. Even a full tank of gas
NA NA
NA
203 kms
NA Insurance insists on tracking device - Matrix fitted NA NA
April 18
?
393 kms
? Easter weekend buggered - vehicle will not start due to  "WHO KNOWS WHAT?" - had to wait until April 22 to get it taken away.  Responses good so far except my one chance to get away was totaled. Ford very good as usual.
April 25
0
NA  Vehicle VOR 8 days at 393kms Dealer involved NA
April 26
3
8 Very poor showing Mr Dealer - went to fetch vehicle - flasher on dash not fitted, vehicle gearlock bar not in vehicle.  Dealer problem NA
April 27
1
10 Alarm still going off on its own when not supposed to - it would appear that they are training "mental retards" as repairmen nowadays. Surely it is possible to correct defects. CSI Index hitting rock bottom again. Dealer problem NA
April 30
1
NA Got vehicle back from Dealer finally - wrong gear lock pin sent back to me - sorry - but, this is dinkum rotten service from their workshops - 18 days of being unfit for use - a record????? Shurlok system blamed for everything when it is not their fault at all. The dealers mechanic put a screw through a wire and this was the cause of all the trouble. The fact that the electrician could not find this makes the mind boggle. Dealer to sort out his problems in a hurry - typical South African poor service Ford needs to sort out Dealer workshops generally
May/June
1
NA VEHICLE OFF ROAD 14 more days, due to electrical faults caused by dealer. Eventually fixed and Matrix Tracking system blamed. Taken to DC Electrical who cured it and disconnected the Matrix. Blind leading the blind but finally it works. Dealer starting to wake up. New Matrix unit fitted. Ja Well No Fine Not a Ford problem but they are watching dealer performance
June
0
NA I would have thought there would be some follow-up - NONE AT ALL - vehicle performing perfectly now but the dealer neither cares or knows. Will find another servicing dealer - these people do not deserve to get business from anyone. Bye, Bye Fury Ford Don't worry, I will buy again but not from Fury
September
6
NA Had the 1st service done at 5000kms, also problem with Matrix again. Seems as though they have cured this now and service appears to be improving Another chance for Fury NA
December
9
NA 10000km service - done properly, Fury have come right at last Satisfaction at last NA
February NA Hit an ox on the way back in Zimbabwe, almost no damage due to bull bar protection. Will never buy another 4x4 and not fit a bull bar. NA NA
February
9
  Left vehicle with Fury Ford to sort out panel beating - left fender and bottom bumper section to be replaced and 20000km service. Now they are doing things right - bravo NA
6 9.3 Cumulative CSI rating to date - based on last 4 events    

* CSI (Customer Satisfaction Index) is for work done and response from Manufacturer or Dealer by event

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ONCE AGAIN, MANUFACTURER'S SERVICE IS GREAT AND THE DEALER'S IMPROVING - FURY ARE DOING BETTER EACH TIME

 

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