How late can you be with a service whilst not voiding warranty?

Can you not do it a bit earlier?

 

http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/showthread.php?t=518526


I think from this thread you will just miss out on a free annual service by not getting it done in the 1 month window. That's all

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In the US one month before or one month after. Otherwise you have to pay for it.

 

I highly doubt missing it invalidates a warranty.

 

I just purchased a 2014 Spider, and had the 7 year "Service" explained by two separate dealers as: "You can have the annual service performed within the two month window prior the service due date, or within the 1 month after the due date." If you miss that 90 day window, then you are responsible for the cost of the Service that was due. They both indicated that missing that window in any given year does NOT affect the remaining years because each service is considered separately.

I was also told that missing a single period did not void the actual vehicle warranty, but putting miles on the car without any service for an extended period of time (not defined) could allow F to deny payment if they believe the defect was caused by the missed services (seems logical).



Jim

 

That's too bad; good luck, mine have been pretty good, sometimes if you can leave it there for a bit they can get to it in-between.

 

I was told it's a 60 day window from the delivery date. I you do it earlier than the delivery dat, that date will become the new service date for the next year.

 

The accepted range is 30 days before to 30 days after the purchase date. So a two month window.

Just curious, are you certain you also have a 7 yr warranty? Standard is 3 years but some often buy an extra 2 at the end of that. Is it possible you're confusing the 7 year free maintenance period with warranty period?

Just asking to either be helpful to you or to learn something new myself. Thanks and good luck.

 

I had a lengthy conversation about this with the service department. You have 30 days to get the free maintenance after the due date. If you go over you can decide to do the service yourself which will be out of your pocket. The free maintenance continues one year after your missed time frame. Not when you did your last service. I would recommend doing the service even if it's out of pocket if you drive the car a lot. If there is an issue that needs to be covered by warranty then it may not be handeled if it is a problem that resulted from irregular maintenance

 

It is 60 days before or after the in service date...

 

So, given all of the conflicting time periods stated, what we have apparently learned is that either the dealer's actually decide the time period window for service, or some of them didn't "get the memo.."


Jim

 

I posted this in another thread so forgive me for posting this again here:

Today I went to look at a two owner, low mileage (2,250), 2012 458 coupe that has all the options I want and is in immaculate condition (garage queen?). I have two concerns:
2,250 miles is low for a 6 year-old car - is that too low? (These cars need to be driven)
The service records show annual services done in 2012, 13, 14 and 17. No service done for the 3 years between mid 14 and mid 17.

Would appreciate any feedback on what might have been compromised by not having the car serviced for 3 years? If I consider the car, is the Power warranty a 'must'?

 

Timely topic because I just called about this.

My 488 was delivered the end of February 2017 so I am due for the 1st service.
I called the head of the service department at my dealer and was told I am OK as long as it is done before the end of April.
Having it serviced tomorrow.

 

My 3rd 458 and I should know this but does the car notify me with a light when it needs service or do I need to find out my date from the dealer/service center?

 

So, I had to disconnect my battery this winter and when I went to reset the date in the display, I entered the wrong date. Shortly after that, the "green wrench" light came on. I talked to my dealer about this and they said it came on because the date was wrong. Regardless, I'm thinking that the tech can reset the service date and therefore you would be notified, by your car, stating that the service is due.

I schedule service on the date recommended by the dealer based on my in-service date of the car. Fortunately for me, my service date corresponds to the time I bring it our of winter storage.

BTW - my dealer said that having the car serviced earlier is much better than trying to get it serviced after the "service date". I'm assuming the dealer can work with FNA, if you can't get your car in soon enough.

This has been my experience.

 

No notice from the car (unless there's been a recent change to the software), you have to know the date and schedule on your own.


Jim

 

Dealer responded to my question, says green wrench will light up on the screen and alert me.

 

I bought my 488 used. Is it based on my purchase date or the original owner? I would assume (hate to do that) it would be from when I purchased since it was Certified.

 

To my understanding it is based on the "in-service" date of the car but the dealer should be able to verify.

 

I'm at the 1 year mark now and no "green wrench" has appeared.

 

Take it in.

 

^^^^^^^
Exactly this and if I’m not mistaken it nulls and voids any future free service.