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64 Sloper Road, Cardiff,
CF11 8AB
WE ARE AN INDEPENDENT FORD SPECIALIST
Ford Vehicle Servicing Cardiff
A1 Diagnostics provides professional Ford servicing, diagnostics and repairs from our independent garage in Cardiff. From routine oil and filter changes to EcoBoost engine maintenance, wet-belt work, PowerShift diagnostics and suitable Ford van servicing, our technicians can help maintain your vehicle’s performance, reliability and safety.
Ford vehicles use a wide range of petrol, diesel, hybrid and electric powertrains. Servicing should therefore follow the requirements of the precise model and engine rather than a generic schedule.
Before completing any work, we identify the vehicle using its registration and check the applicable maintenance requirements, oil specification and replacement parts.
Our workshop is located on Sloper Road near Cardiff City Stadium, serving Ford owners from Leckwith, Canton, Grangetown, Riverside, Ely, Fairwater and communities throughout Cardiff and South Wales.
Ford Servicing Frequently Asked Questions
What Does a Ford Service Include?
The work included in a Ford service depends on the model, engine, age, mileage, maintenance schedule and previous servicing history. A1 Diagnostics follows the relevant vehicle information rather than applying one checklist to every Ford.
Depending on what is due, servicing may include:
1. Engine oil and oil-filter replacement
2. Air-filter inspection or replacement
3. Cabin or pollen-filter replacement
4. Fuel-filter replacement where applicable
5. Spark-plug replacement on applicable petrol engines
6. Brake-fluid replacement
7. Coolant checks
8. Brake pad and disc inspection
9. Tyre condition and pressure checks
10. Steering and suspension inspection
11. Exterior lighting checks
12. Drive-belt inspection
13. Battery and charging-system checks
14. Diagnostic system scan
15. Inspection for visible fluid leaks
16. Service-indicator reset
17. Road test where appropriate
The correct engine oil should be selected according to the precise Ford engine and required manufacturer specification. We ensure we have the correct quality oil needed for your vehicle.
Additional vehicle maintenance services we can carry out from the garage
Ford vehicles may display additional maintenance requirements or workshop codes relating to:
1. Timing belt or wet belt
2. Timing chain
3. Auxiliary drive belt
4. Manual gearbox
5. Automatic or PowerShift transmission
6. Spark plugs
7. Fuel filter
8. Brake fluid
9. Coolant
10. Four-wheel-drive system
11. Air-conditioning system
12. Hybrid or electric cooling systems
Get in touch for any advice needed regarding additional maintenance.
Ford Diagnostics, Wet Belts and Common Repairs
A1 Diagnostics combines routine Ford maintenance with mechanical repairs, electrical fault finding, ECU programming and calibration services at the same Cardiff workshop.
Additional Ford services may include:
1. Ford diagnostic testing
2. Engine-management fault diagnosis
3. Vehicle electrical fault finding
4. Battery testing, replacement and system reset
5. Brake repairs
6. Suspension and steering repairs
7. Wheel alignment
8. Air-conditioning services
9. Cooling-system repairs
10. Timing-belt replacement
11. Wet-belt inspection and replacement
12. Timing-chain diagnosis and repairs
13. Turbocharger fault diagnosis
14. Clutch and dual-mass flywheel replacement
15. Manual gearbox repairs
16. PowerShift servicing and diagnostics
17. Diesel particulate filter diagnostics
18. AdBlue and emissions-system diagnosis
19. ECU and control-module programming
20. Key coding and immobiliser diagnosis
21. ADAS camera and radar calibration
22. Repairs following an MOT failure
Ford wet-belt inspection and replacement
Certain Ford engines use a timing belt that operates within the engine oil. This is commonly called a wet belt or belt-in-oil system.
The exact belt arrangement and replacement requirements vary by engine. Some engines can also contain a separate oil-pump belt, so the complete engine specification must be checked.
Potential signs of deterioration or a related problem can include:
1. Low oil-pressure warning
2. Visible belt deterioration where inspection is possible
3. Belt material or debris within the lubrication system
4. Unusual engine noise
5. Engine warning light
6. Poor engine performance
7. Oil-pickup or lubrication restrictions
8. Timing-related diagnostic trouble codes
A wet belt may deteriorate without producing an obvious warning symptom. A diagnostic will determine the exact problem and work needing to be carried out.
Ford PowerShift gearbox servicing
Ford has used different PowerShift transmissions with differing clutch systems, fluids, filters and maintenance requirements.
A PowerShift service may involve:
1. Identifying the exact transmission
2. Reading stored gearbox faults
3. Inspecting for fluid leaks
4. Draining the applicable transmission fluid
5. Replacing the filter where specified
6. Refilling with the correct fluid
7. Completing diagnostic checks
8. Performing adaptations where required
Fluid servicing will not repair every PowerShift problem. Clutch, mechatronic, electrical or internal mechanical faults may require separate diagnosis and repair.
Contact our established Ford independent automotive repair centre
We can service your Ford vehicle. Get in touch if you have any queries we are happy to help.
A1-Diagnostics and ECU Repairs
64 Sloper Road
Leckwith,
Cardiff
CF11 8AB
Tel: (029 20) 220380
Fax: (029 20) 223172
Opening Times
Mon – Fri: 8:00am – 6:00pm