Lincoln Cuts Free Maintenance Program in Half
Starting with its 2014 model years, Lincoln will be cutting its free maintenance program from four years and 50,000 miles to two years and 24,000 miles.
A memo was sent last month to dealers explaining the change with the American automaker stating that the revised program “complements short-term 24-month leases.” Lincoln also reinforced the change by saying that it is “competitive with other luxury brands.” Dealerships on the other hand, feel that the American automaker is sending the wrong message in a competitive luxury market.
Competing automakers Jaguar and Volvo also recently cut their complimentary maintenance programs.
[Source: Automotive News]
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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