I have just booked in my 2005 Focus 2.0 petrol for a major service at Ford at 55,000 miles (so nicely below the average mileage for the age).

Aside from the standard work that gets done as part of these services, I was wondering if anyone had any advise about extra stuff I should consider asking them to do that might not be part of the standard service schedule.

The main reason I ask is that sometimes in the mornings when the car is cold I find first and second gear are a little sticky and difficult to get in. Once the car has been running for 5 minutes and things have warmed up it's absolutely fine. So I was thinking maybe I should get the gearbox oil changed? I asked if it was part of the service and they said no, but that if I wanted it done just to ask when I get there (no idea what they'll try and charge me for it). It's got me thinking what other things I should be checking out for.

Thanks