Freebees during first year of ownership?

Jay J · 03-22-2006, 11:03 AM

Hi,

I recently took my C230K (2005 w/4K miles) in to the dealership as it was drifting to the right and I wanted them to check to make sure the alignment was correct.

My service advisor told me that I'm entitled to a free alignment during my first 12 months of ownership, so I was happy to find out the wouldn't be any charge, however this makes me wonder what else I might be entitled to for free during my first year of ownership.

I know that the 2004 and earlier models had free maintenance during the 4 year warranty period, but they dropped that with the 2005 and later models, but I did not realize that I could get some work done for free.

Anyone have a laundry list of things that new MB owners are entitled to?

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kickR · 03-22-2006, 11:17 AM

you should have a little maintenance booklet. in there it says what you got free and where and when you should have your services done.

anonymouse · 03-22-2006, 11:20 AM

They replaced my muffler bearings and topped off my blinker fluid for free

bnzct · 03-22-2006, 11:25 AM

What kind of high-tech blinker needs "blinker fluid"???
Is it an option?

tommy · 03-22-2006, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by anonymouse

They topped off my blinker fluid for free

Did they use synthetic or dino juice?

anonymouse · 03-22-2006, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by tommy

Did they use synthetic or dino juice?

100% natural synthetic. Hands down it's the best mod you can do

anonymouse · 03-22-2006, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by bnzct

What kind of high-tech blinker needs "blinker fluid"???
Is it an option?

Run Forrest!!!

bnzct · 03-22-2006, 12:08 PM

Thanks, that's very nice of you anonymouse

anonymouse · 03-22-2006, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by bnzct

Thanks, that's very nice of you anonymouse

Don't mind me - it's all in good fun bnzct ole buddy ole pal.

Jay J · 03-22-2006, 01:26 PM

All joking aside...

KickR, I checked my maintenance schedule book and the only FREE items are the initial inspection between 1000-3000 miles and the first tire rotation anytime up to 6500 miles, although on the C230K SS you CAN'T rotate the tires because the front and rear are different sizes, doh!

So I guess I'll just give my service advisor a call and ask her what else (besides the allingment) is free

bnzct · 04-13-2006, 10:11 PM

Do you need a reason for them to check the alignment?
Do they check it for free even if you don't have uneven wear on the tires?
If it's the case, as well take it right before the end of the first year, just to make sure everything is OK....in case later you find out you really need one...
A lot of you guys do the free alignment thing?

Jay J · 04-16-2006, 12:43 PM

Well... I don't know if you NEED a reason, I actually had one, but I suppose you could just tell them, you think it's pulling to the right or to the left and let them check it out for you.

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03-22-2006, 11:17 AM	#2
kickR Super Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 832 Drives: .	you should have a little maintenance booklet. in there it says what you got free and where and when you should have your services done.

03-22-2006, 11:20 AM	#3
anonymouse Senior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Maryland Posts: 277 Drives: Dia Blk '06 C230 w/3 pedals	They replaced my muffler bearings and topped off my blinker fluid for free

03-22-2006, 11:25 AM	#4
bnzct Almost a Member! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: St Louis Posts: 71 Drives: 06 C230	What kind of high-tech blinker needs "blinker fluid"??? Is it an option?

03-22-2006, 12:08 PM	#8
bnzct Almost a Member! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: St Louis Posts: 71 Drives: 06 C230	Thanks, that's very nice of you anonymouse

03-22-2006, 01:26 PM	#10
Jay J Almost a Member! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Allen (Dallas) Tx. Posts: 45 Drives: 2005 C230K SS	All joking aside... KickR, I checked my maintenance schedule book and the only FREE items are the initial inspection between 1000-3000 miles and the first tire rotation anytime up to 6500 miles, although on the C230K SS you CAN'T rotate the tires because the front and rear are different sizes, doh! So I guess I'll just give my service advisor a call and ask her what else (besides the allingment) is free

04-13-2006, 10:11 PM	#11
bnzct Almost a Member! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: St Louis Posts: 71 Drives: 06 C230	Do you need a reason for them to check the alignment? Do they check it for free even if you don't have uneven wear on the tires? If it's the case, as well take it right before the end of the first year, just to make sure everything is OK....in case later you find out you really need one... A lot of you guys do the free alignment thing?

04-16-2006, 12:43 PM	#12
Jay J Almost a Member! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Allen (Dallas) Tx. Posts: 45 Drives: 2005 C230K SS	Well... I don't know if you NEED a reason, I actually had one, but I suppose you could just tell them, you think it's pulling to the right or to the left and let them check it out for you.

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