No one likes to spend more money than necessary on maintaining our vehicle, so when the siren song of a cheaper, better deal on oil changes, tire rotation, and routine brake service sounds…it can be a challenge to avoid. Though you may think that not using a Ford service department saves you money, you might not be saving as much as you think. Although the price for the job at a Ford dealer service department might be more expensive than at a small, local garage or a specialist service center, you could easily be costing yourself more money in the long run. Let's take a look at why.