flycaster

I've leased my coupe for 3 years and 7.5K miles/year. Most likely, I'll only be putting about 5-6K miles/year on the car. I've a very good foreign car independent repair person who does tons of BMWs and MBs. Can he do the servicing? I know he'll be a lot more cost efficient than MB, but need to know it he does the work (which I assume must be done one way or the other,) will this be acceptable when the car is turned in at lease expiration?

Hapa88

As long as he uses MB OEM parts and MB approved Oils and fluids, I don't think there should be a problem. And keep all the records!

flycaster

Just spoke to my indy and he said he does Service A for $175. Gotta be less than my MB dealer, eh? But let me ask: It is essentially and oil/filter change with checking fluid levels. So if I DIY the oil/filter (keeping receipts) and check fluid levels at 1 year, it would cost me around $50-60. Wouldn't this be enough to satisfy the Service A requirements?

Hapa88

I plan to do the Service A myself and I plan to print out a Checklist of all the items listed below and initial and date it as well as keep my receipts for the Oil and OEM Oil filter for my records.

This is what needs to be done for schedule A:
Change Oil & Filter
Add windshield wiper fluid
Replace Keyless-Go Battery (CR 2025, 3V)
Replace Dust filter (1668300218)
Perform Check: Read out service data from instrument cluster and reset ASSYST PLUS service interval display (see comment).
Perform Check: Check warning and function indicator lamps in the instrument cluster.
Perform Check: Check illumination of the instrument cluster and interior lighting for correct function.
Perform Check: Check horn for correct function.
Perform Check: Check trunk/cargo compartment lighting for correct function.
Perform Check: Check and correct windshield washer system fluid level.
Perform Check: Check condition of vehicle exterior.
Perform Check: Check condition of windshield.
Perform Check: Check condition of wiper blades.
Perform Check: Engine: oil and oil filter change.
Perform Check: Brake system: check fluid level.
Perform Check: Main circuit: check coolant level in coolant expansion tank .
Perform Check: Visually check condition and tread depth of tires.
Perform Check: Visually check condition of brake pads/linings.
Perform Check: Visually check condition of brake disks.
Perform Check: Correct tire inflation pressure.
Perform Check: Check TIREFIT sealant expiration date (where applicable)2. If expired, replace with separate work order.
Perform Check: Activate Tire Pressure Monitoring System.
Perform Check: Check first aid kit expiration date, if expired, replace with separate work order.
Perform Check: Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO: replace key battery.
Perform Check: Check driving aids (where applicable)
"Perform Check: Low-temperature circuit: check coolant level in coolant
expansion tank (where applicable)."
"Perform Check: Check all visible parts in the engine compartment
for damage and leaks."
Perform Check: Check poly-V-belt for wear in visible area (where applicable).
Perform Check: Check all visible components on the vehicle underside for leaks and damage.
Perform Check: Check tires for damage and cracks.
Perform Check: Check condition of steering system and tie rods.
Perform Check: Check condition of front axle and front axle ball joints.
Perform Check: Check condition of propeller shaft and flexible couplings.
Perform Check: Check condition of rear axle and rear axle ball joints.
Perform Check: Check condition of spring strut or shock absorber and spring.