Is Ferrari dealer proprietary equipment needed to do routine annual services?

In my shop I have a policy of not servicing models I am not fully equipped to service and repair. For one thing if during servicing I set a warning light, I would have no way to turn it off. Also I cannot interrogate any systems during a minor service which in some cases are important. More importantly I personally feel continuity of service facilities is far too important to have some of it done here and some of it done there with no one responsible for the overall care.

Annual services or minor services are far more important than just an oil change. Its to keep track of the entire car and watch for upcoming issues. No one not fully equipped and up to speed on your particular model is capable of doing that.

 

The only thing I would add to what has already been said is in general, stay away from the dealers. There are plenty of highly qualified shops that, once you develop a relationship with, will completely look after the car.
Where are you located?

 

I'm very skeptical of dealerships as I have had bad experiences before. Many others here seem to feel the same way. But really....in most public forums you only hear about the "bad" experiences and you rarely hear about the "good" experiences. With that being said, I think the most important thing is for you to do your research and then build a strong relationship with a mechanic (or dealer?) that you trust. But if you can...try doing some of the work yourself. An "annual" service is normally not too complicated and might offer you a great opportunity to understand your car a little better.

 

So the people you want is:

https://www.exoticars-usa.com/

 

Where ever you go let them review F1 system ..at that mileage need to test the system to make sure no issues are lurking.. also a good flush is not done in its life wouldn't be a bad thing



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If the car has its service records, that system should be flushed every other year.

 

The reason I mentioned it was there was no mention of it in original post ..always smart to check

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any shop with a history of doing Ferrari work and that has the Leonardo with the software package for the 599 can do the work. I use the Dealership, and a very good independent. The dealer has the latest updates to read the software and reports.

 

The Leonardo is not the only option. The SD3 was the factory equipment provided to dealers for the 599 and others. Many independent shops have those. It is the piece of equipment I chose.

 

See there you go.... I only know what I know! good info.

 

I have and use a good local foreign car shop. They know Ferrari cars and have the OBC interface. They recommended a Autel 808 that I keep in the trunk to deal with the neusance code alarms, mostly evap system leaks (gas cap seal). I recommend one and it can be used on all cars. Even programs new keys to the cars ECU.