Ford has given reward points for Rs.2459. What next? - Team-BHP

snaronikar · 18th December 2007, 08:50

Hi,

Ford company has sent me a voucher for Rs.2459. This is the reward points accrued. I need to either use it for servicing or to buy some accessories. I had done the servicing in Oct-07. Hence the servicing is not due as yet. The last date for reviewing these is 31/12.

With the above amount, what all I can buy from ford as accessories except ICE set up.

Thanks.

Eddy · 18th December 2007, 09:22

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Originally Posted by snaronikar

Hi,

Ford company has sent me a voucher for Rs.2459. This is the reward points accrued. I need to either use it for servicing or to buy some accessories. I had done the servicing in Oct-07. Hence the servicing is not due as yet. The last date for reviewing these is 31/12.

With the above amount, what all I can buy from ford as accessories except ICE set up.

Thanks.

Why dont you buy some consumables and use them in yr next service(s) ?

normally_crazy · 18th December 2007, 09:48

Interior cleaning ? Teflon coat ?

finneyp · 18th December 2007, 10:01

Nice gesture by Ford, don't think other Car Cos. do that!

You can buy some OEM stuff like Rear Spoiler etc.

mjothi · 18th December 2007, 10:19

Today i saw ad for their [FORD] On Road Assistance. Good to see that they are coming with plans to change customer moods or opinion on Ford A.S.S. Time has to say how much is the impact. Hope it makes some changes to the dealers also to make them more customer friendly.

vnabhi · 18th December 2007, 13:17

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Originally Posted by mjothi

Today i saw ad for their [FORD] On Road Assistance. Good to see that they are coming with plans to change customer moods or opinion on Ford A.S.S. Time has to say how much is the impact. Hope it makes some changes to the dealers also to make them more customer friendly.

What is the ad about? I am curious to know.

benbsb29 · 18th December 2007, 13:26

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Originally Posted by vnabhi

What is the ad about? I am curious to know.

The Road side Assistance plan was always available. I had gotten a leaflet on the same some time back. Dont remember much about it though.

@snaronikar : You could probably go for underbody coating from them if your car doesnt have it already. OEM spolier costs a staggering 8.5K.

mjothi · 18th December 2007, 13:55

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Originally Posted by vnabhi

What is the ad about? I am curious to know.

Something similar to maruti's accident/highway help service.
old Customer is suppose to get enrolled in this [current one comes with this] and when they have any probs on the road, they can call this team. They are told to be equipped with all resources to set ur car right there... or pick it up with Flat bed trucks [not towing] to the nearest ford service

CrAzY dRiVeR · 18th December 2007, 13:55

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Originally Posted by snaronikar

This is the reward points accrued.

Pardon my ignorance, Reward points acquired for?

Is this scheme like Maruti Autocard scheme?

snaronikar · 18th December 2007, 16:19

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Originally Posted by CrAzY dRiVeR

Pardon my ignorance, Reward points acquired for?

Is this scheme like Maruti Autocard scheme?

These are the reward points accrued during a period of time say 6 months for servicing/accessories bought from the dealer. They have withdrawn this scheme from sept-07 onwards. Yes, it is similar to maruti auto cards.

Su-47 · 18th December 2007, 16:57

If these points are transferable to any other car, gift it to a friend who is going for service. If that sounds too selfless, I have another idea: Sell them off in the marketplace. A fellow bhpian would benefit by getting services worth Rs. 2459 at a discounted price and you will get some free cash. Win-Win!

snaronikar · 18th December 2007, 21:09

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Originally Posted by Su-47

If these points are transferable to any other car, gift it to a friend who is going for service. If that sounds too selfless, I have another idea: Sell them off in the marketplace. A fellow bhpian would benefit by getting services worth Rs. 2459 at a discounted price and you will get some free cash. Win-Win!

Thanks for suggestion. But I'am not sure whether this can be transferrable. I would be glad to give it to fellow bhpian, of course with some cash (as exchange)....

benbsb29 · 19th December 2007, 08:57

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Originally Posted by snaronikar

These are the reward points accrued during a period of time say 6 months for servicing/accessories bought from the dealer. They have withdrawn this scheme from sept-07 onwards.

Are you sure its withdrawn? Isnt this the same as the Blue Oval scheme, or some name of that sort?

wolfinstein · 19th December 2007, 09:14

I guess You could look at the Consumables like Oil Filter, Petrol Filter with Accessories, I suggest buy some Ambipur and Foot Mats or Mud Flaps incase Your's have been used or worn out.

snaronikar · 19th December 2007, 20:59

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Originally Posted by benbsb29

Are you sure its withdrawn? Isnt this the same as the Blue Oval scheme, or some name of that sort?

Yeah...this has been withdrawn. At least their voucher says so. not sure about the name.

18th December 2007, 08:50	#1 (permalink)
snaronikar Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Bengaluru Posts: 1,507 View My Garage	Ford has given reward points for Rs.2459. What next? Hi, Ford company has sent me a voucher for Rs.2459. This is the reward points accrued. I need to either use it for servicing or to buy some accessories. I had done the servicing in Oct-07. Hence the servicing is not due as yet. The last date for reviewing these is 31/12. With the above amount, what all I can buy from ford as accessories except ICE set up. Thanks. __________________ Love your job but Never love your company because you never know when your company stops loving you-NRN

18th December 2007, 10:01	#4 (permalink)
finneyp Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,382 View My Garage	Nice gesture by Ford, don't think other Car Cos. do that! You can buy some OEM stuff like Rear Spoiler etc. __________________ Drive Safe, your loved ones need you!!! My Passion is not driving Cars, but driving a FIAT! Finney, Bangalore Palio 1.2 NV - 2004

18th December 2007, 10:19	#5 (permalink)
mjothi BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 426	Today i saw ad for their [FORD] On Road Assistance. Good to see that they are coming with plans to change customer moods or opinion on Ford A.S.S. Time has to say how much is the impact. Hope it makes some changes to the dealers also to make them more customer friendly. __________________ Sometimes I Win; Other times I Learn, I NEVER loose. --- Aveo 1.4 LS Special Edition Honda Activa Zen LXi, RX100, RX135 (Sold)

18th December 2007, 16:57	#11 (permalink)
Su-47 BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 352	If these points are transferable to any other car, gift it to a friend who is going for service. If that sounds too selfless, I have another idea: Sell them off in the marketplace. A fellow bhpian would benefit by getting services worth Rs. 2459 at a discounted price and you will get some free cash. Win-Win! __________________ Never wrestle with a pig, for if you do, you will both get dirty, but the pig will enjoy it - Charlie Munger

19th December 2007, 09:14	#14 (permalink)
wolfinstein BHPian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: New Delhi Posts: 977	I guess You could look at the Consumables like Oil Filter, Petrol Filter with Accessories, I suggest buy some Ambipur and Foot Mats or Mud Flaps incase Your's have been used or worn out. __________________ " When was the last time, You did something for the first time "

18th December 2007, 09:48	#3 (permalink)
normally_crazy Team-BHP Moderator Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 3,705 View My Garage	Interior cleaning ? Teflon coat ?

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