Thank God I Had Warranty! [Ferrari 360 Annual Service] 

That man would be an awesome teacher. He's very good at explaining things. I'm doing a motorsports course and this has taught me a little bit, thanks for not skipping it out Sam!

This guy truly knows whats on the menu! Wonderful at explaining stuff! 🙂 👍

Great service by the company.

The mechanic could have said your exhaust bearings were worn out and you would be like oh god good luck you found that I could have blown my engine in Monaco

Loved having the mechanic talk through the issues on camera with the photos to go with it. Good stuff!

Would have been good if you had given the price of the warranty, and the total cost of the service.

You didn't mention the total cost of that service, and i don't think you've ever told us what that warranty package costs either. Come on Sam :) BUT: Great video. That guys knows what he's talking about. I enjoyed everything but the above mentioned issues.

Was Doug DeMuro the one who recommended you to get a bumper-to-bumper warranty?

My word... he’s the next Tyrrell of Tyrrell’s Classic Workshop. Who knew how calming and engaging talking about the technical aspects of cars could be?

on older cars preventative maintenance is almost more important than general maintenance. i try to keep my car happy by being nice to it and it rewards me with hours problem free driving.

I like this video but it's all pointless unless you say how much a 3 year warranty costs.

My late father was a motor engineer. He had a simple mantra..."If you cannot afford to buy it new, you may struggle to run it second hand.."...Cars like this are so delicate as to be real money pits. And the problem is cars are getting more and more complex so will be even more expensive to maintain in later life.

I'm impressed with his knowledge. Reassuring.

Just out of interest how much did the warranty package cost?

The four most expensive words you can hear in car ownership are "while you're in there...."

For a car guy this is the content that I really love. Technical details are so satisfying and even more so when being explained by a Ferrari expert like that! Top work Sam

imo, these cars are not worth the hassle, you'll be frightened to drive a car when you see the engine light turned on or you hear some rattling. Also, no labor cost were mentioned, the bill is easily over 5k!! And the insurance is not cheap either (no price was mentioned)

An aftermarket warranty on an older car or pre-owned exotic is worth it’s weight in gold. I have always found that the repair shops go above and beyond to fix every single niggle when the warranty company is paying. Without a warranty, most shops will be a bit more conservative with repairs.

Damn... You can't put a value on a good mechanic like this guy. He is a boss!!!!!

Exactly right. None of those things would have caused a major failure in the short term and one would not typically think to have a major service without significant performance issues. A+ for this shop. Great looking car.

Reassuring to know the car has been fettled properly by someone that knows what they are doing and is clearly passionate about it, top marks to AV.

This is a great video on the reality of Ferrari ownership. Who would have thought such an expensive car could be engineered so poorly? It is as if some hobbyist was assembling them in his backyard, after giving zero thought to maintainability - thus requiring people like AV Engineering, with advanced knowledge and skill, just to keep the car safe and functional. Ferrari just comes off as a clown show. The cars are beautiful in their own right, but they might as well be constructed from granulated sugar.

To buy a Ferrari is allways an adventure - an exiting one!!

James May sent me here

Your jumper matches the garage shutter, fantastic.

The joys of modern classic motoring! I think the biggest thing to take away from this is, a competent mechanic is worth his weight in gold. AV Engineering look absolutely spot on!! Sounds like a warranty was a damn good idea.

I’ve found that both Ferrari & Porsche run the winter & summer clinics and they quote you on getting the car back to as new. I have found, luckily, a specialist who does both and me & my friend have literally saved many thousands of pounds by using Steve Bull specialist cars in Devizes. Uses all the same parts and gives the same warranty. I remember, when younger, being told that if you could afford a used Jag then afford a new one but I never understood what it meant for my callow youth mind. It’s great to have a great Indy garage do your work for you. What was quoted, by Porsche was 16k but with the help of enthusiasts, cost me 5K

so good to see when you have a mechanics who is passionate at their job taking a no compromise fix it back to good as new

Need more mechanics like this, jesus, so detailed and so truthful. I took a 3 year old car to KwikFit for a puncture and left with them telling me I need a full break system bleed, new pads and discs.

As a mechanic I love these videos. It shows the true ownership of high end vehicles

Great explanation on what was wrong, and I LOVE the accent. This video might be a few years old, but it's great stuff and sounds like you really have a great shop there!

Damn, I wish everyday mechanics were as thorough and knowledgeable as this guy!

As recent Ferrari (430 Scuderia) owner, I really enjoyed this video - great work to AV and you Sam!

Your mechanic is top notch Sam, he looks after the car, as if it was, his own!

The kind of garage you know you can trust!

Luxury cars, luxury prices! One needs deep pockets to run cars of this ilk. Good job you had the warranty.

Prime example of why a good aftermarket warranty is a good idea. But always research the warranty. I bought one without checking it out, and it was $4000 wasted. Anyway, great video, Sam. Cheers!

Great video. I love this sort of behind the scenes of car ownership. Most RU-vidrs don't like us show this, respect 👊

Thats whats nice about buying a new Ferrari, 7 years free maintenance.

Great to see cars like your 360 being used and not just polished at weekends or taken for a lap of Harrods with the usual melts!

AV are incredible! Knowledge and experience 👏🏻 oh...and thank god for warranty! ‼️

The Ferrari is going drive real sweet with clutch, gearbox, steering ball joints and the gaskets. Sam, I think you should take off the harnesses and put seat bealts in as it isn't a track car and looks a flaff to put on?

Thank James may

i know most of your viewers probably will disagree but i think these types of videos are fantastic.

Like so many others want to know - the total cost of the repairs, and the cost of your warranty? Why don't you mention those important points - THE point of this video.

I enjoyed this video, nice to see a calm genuine mechanic.

It must be hard for a man of that skill set to not patronise the layman when explaining his work

Awesome.....Practically a new car! Have fun!

Fascinating...he knows his stuff!!! Top bloke, attention to detail and he had it! 👌

Fair play to this guy. Very smart in his subject and a smart businessman.

That was more work than an annual service. I don't understand why they didn't just replace the seal for the AC compressor instead of the whole unit?

It's a FERRARI!!! All normal items and issues. I'm a trained FERRARI technician and its just a day in a life with such a car. Top mechanic on the video seriously no BS here. My father had a very rare F355 and lucky as i know my stuff we had not one issue with it for years.

Man, I'm glad you've sorted out the engine light issue. That was the most important part. The rest? Well, I'm actually shocked to see the number of parts failing on such a low mileage car.

It's OK doing videos like this but you need to be honest about it. Your headline was"Thank God I had a warranty!" but other than some individual costs, I notice you did not mention hourly labour rate?,you did not give details of total cost and amount saved by the warranty. If you do not want to be open about costs why do the video?

I drove one of these on a track day. One of those red letter days things. Wife bought me it for 40th. Great to thrash it round a track. You can't use these sort of cars on public roads to their full potential.

Wow your shirt matches the garage door perfectly

Nice video. Thanks for directly getting the facts from the tech working on the car... so nice to hear from someone who really takes the effort to do the best job.

Shout out to legit diagnosticians! Pictures and everything!

what an INTERESTING video, you should have THAT mechanic in ALL your videos !!!!!!!!

I'm not into old cars per se, because of the running expenses and the fact that the components have already exceeded their service life, but the Ferrari cars are nice to tool around in. I'm just glad I don't own one. I like looking at them from afar.

Thank you. The maintenance on my 2000 Jaguar XKR now seems absolutely reasonable and economical. 😉 Keep up the good work. Do enjoy your videos and am looking forward to your around the world adventure.

Love anything and everything you put out in regards to the 360 👌🏻 supported the around the world, I hope your target is met!

So excited about this channel, Sam. Can't wait for next years adventures and this 360 saga highly interests me as well. Keep them coming!

That mechanic is sharp ! I need somebody like that !

Clutch Warranty issues are usually debated Fiercely and you are very fortunate they found in your favour..

991.1 for drive the world!!!!

Friend used to be a mechanic at Lancaster's Ferrari Colchester . probably 10 years ago and only used to take home £1500 a month , Main dealer labour costs or specialist independents are exorbitant £120 plus vat hour plus 100% markup on parts ! I

I drive a Toyota Aygo... 10000 Euro …. 8 years old… never had this type of discussions with my mechanic… I don't think I'm jealous :) With just the sound on, I would swear this discussion is taking place in a Lada garage :)

Great feedback.

I think I speak on everybody's behalf, thank you for keeping this car. Im so sick and tired of people changing cars every 6 months!

Just goes to show that when they ask if you want additional warranty, it is always worth while to take up the offer! Hopefully she will run like a dream now! Amazing video Sam 😊

an honest garage wow

Excellent video as always of the joys & perils of owning a thoroughbred Ferrari. Reaffirms my views that they are very finicky, highly strung & high maintenance, even more so if not used. Not a practical car to own & really more suited for track days. Very important to use the aircon weekly, even during winter, with the heater on to keep the seals lubricated. Even more important to have an excellent independent Ferrari specialist (not a dealership) that knows the car inside & out such as yours.

Your mechanics are class!

Wow..that inlet manifoldgasket find was a greaat discovery.And pretty strange it was not fitted correctly.Very nice video ..and a lovely walkthrough by the Tech/mechanic.Greetings from Norway,Stefan

Italian engineering. Priceless.

Nice to see the Ferrari back on the channel 👍

"rattle free". Love it. Great teacher there.

I think those issues already existed. That would be the hard push for the warranty. I'm guessing since it's a Ferrari is why things like the air con, and labor on other things were covered. Usually, those aftermarket warranties don't cover shit and are essentially a scam. They get you to fork out the cash for the warranty, something mechanical fails on the car, the warranty company finds a reason not to cover it, or they cover it after you pay your deductible ( which is usually 75 to 80% the total cost for the work.) and you still pay out of pocket.

Bumper to bumper warranty?

Good video Sam. Lots of us are technically minded so the detail was appreciated. More of this please.

This is the dream mechanic

I like the couple second close up of the ac compressor when he was talking about the slave cylinder

I'm currently looking into 360 ownership and found this video very helpful, enlightening and valuable as to what questions can be asked and checked during a pre purchase inspection. I know that Aldous also has an excellent reputation and is one of the best and most honest indy specialists in the UK. After so much good, open and honest information here about the job list and prices as well as mentioning the warranty so many times, especially as the word 'warranty' forms part of the title for gods sake, then it just makes no sense to mask the cost of the warranty. This would be so useful for me to understand as I look at getting into a 360. For that reason I have not hit the 'like' button.

Enzo built road cars to support his race team. you need a team mechanic to keep your road car in tip top shape.

i got my clutch fixed and a few weeks later a hydraulic line popped off and the pedal went all the way to the floor. scared the hell out of me. luckily another mechanic i used was close by but he took his time. i waited like an hour in the hot sun but they are a great shop. of course he asked if they worked on the clutch lol. i wish they did.

Cost of warranty and total cost of service with labor?

That’s a top bloke! Love the way he explains everything. Seems very knowledgeable :)

Great to see the 360 being well looked after by AV ! interesting vid Sam.

I hope you gave him a warm huge... not common having such a dedicated mechanic...

Great mechanic.

Thanks for the interesting video. Since I bought my 360 in April I am without problems 👍🏽🤞🏾

A RU-vid video that gets on with it instead of 5 minutes of ego and like/share/subscribe bullshit. Thank you!

Hey, the 360s now are a 19 year old car. Of course things wear.

the only other thing we did was change every component and theres the bill

Ferrari linkage is 20 minute job with the gearbox out, not 4 hours. somebody been ripped off.

Never seen Ferrari mechanicals up close so quite surprised to see some fairly shoddy 1980s Alfa Romeo quality engineering and component quality going on there. :(

i would imagine that garage charges around 95 pounds per hour plus 20% VAT (Tax). If you want a Ferrari for less than 100k then go for a classic 1970s 308, they don't have a computer or electronics, the mechanicals are simple and easy to maintain and compared to modern Ferraris you can do most servicing and belt changes and water pump replacement with the engine in the car. I've owned a 308 for more than 20 years and I bought it when you could buy them for 19k pounds, my car is worth around 85k now, I am not wealthy and I couldn't afford to buy it at todays prices but I keep it on the road by doing the basics myself, engine oil, filters and plugs is easy job in the driveway, and I use a non specialist small local garage who charge 40 pounds per hour for labour and I source the parts myself. Also when you mention the F word many suppliers and workshops add on a few zeros to their quotes, I'll give you an example from my own experience, my rear brake callipers needed rebuilt, the cheapest quote I was getting from companies in England to rebuild rear callipers on a Ferrari 308 was 600 plus tax and the priciest quote was well over one thousand pounds, in the end my local mechanic in Scotland said he would send them to the same place in Glasgow that he sent callipers from bog standard saloon cars., the rebuild shop phoned to say that the seals and pistons were all easily available standard ATE branded parts and that rebuilding them would be easy....and cheap, 110 pounds per side.....thats around one thousand less than if I had sent the to a so called specialist near London. As I said, the F word quite often adds a premium for no particular reason is what I have learned.

I retire in 6 years. I was originally thinking of buying a Ferrari, but maintenance and repairs is what made me change my mind. Definitely a rich man's car. Correct me if i'm wrong, but they don't seem like a very dependable car. I'll most likely get a Lexus LC 500. Thank u for the video, it strengthened my decision not to buy a Ferrari even more.

360 around the world!