cedric1983

Hey, I've been a fan of Mercedes Benz for decades and bought my first one last year. It's a 2005 S500. It had 44,236 miles when I first started driving it and is due for a Maintenance A. Is that simply an oil and lube and what can I expect to pay. Thanks Cedric. I'll try to post pictures. It's black with charcoal leather. By the way, drivers are so nice to me when I drive this car.

kraut56

You don't get in and out of an MD dealership for under $500.00.
The A check includes various inspections.
Read the Operator's Manual, it's in there.

cedric1983

Thank you. I will check the owner's manual again. I was curious as to what was done specifically vs a mention of service A.

ibeforreal

Hello Cedric and welcome to the forum.

I agree with Kraut56. The basic "Service A" in my area cost around $300. However, each time I took my car in for the service they would always come up with something "extra". For instance I was told I needed my air filters replaced because "they were dirty". Mind you I use K&N filters so they have this reddish tint to them and they had just been purchased.

Bottom line, if a person is any kind of DIYer you can do just about all of the "Service A" stuff yourself. With the exception of the oil change just about everything else is just a bunch of visual checks. You can also reset the service reminder light yourself.

cedric1983

Thank you very much. I thought this "A" Service amounted to an oil and lube along with visual inspections and recommendations.

ibeforreal

Oh yeah, you can bet during those visual inspections there will be lots of recommendations that come with a hefty price tag. . The only real advantage to taking it to a dealer is that they will be able to check the vehicle for recalls.

cedric1983

Thanks for the heads up on service visits. I might seek out an independent for the "A" Service.

islandbeef

Good call. Lots of things off the "A" service list can be postponed (or just left off) which will save you tons of money compared being done at the dealership.

cedric1983

I got my oil and filter replaced, along with various inspections and recommendations for $76.81. It was recommended that I replace the front tires, which I knew. I have new front and rear tires ordered. Thanks for all your help.