How much for "B" service???
10-10-2005, 12:40 PM
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How much for "B" service???
Coming up on "B" service already and was quoted $450.00. Seems awful high 
Not sure if any of you have had "B" service on your 05' yet but looking for your quoted "B" service...the only dealers in my area charge the same so I'm really left with no choice......$800 in just over a year really sux, my wife's Bimmer $0 in 4 years and yeah she's drillin' me now for buying the MB........ 
Not sure if any of you have had "B" service on your 05' yet but looking for your quoted "B" service...the only dealers in my area charge the same so I'm really left with no choice......$800 in just over a year really sux, my wife's Bimmer $0 in 4 years and yeah she's drillin' me now for buying the MB........
10-10-2005, 01:44 PM
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Whatever they charge.....
...it's too much for what gets done. Have an independent do it if you're not handy enough or inclined to change your own oil. The only difference between A and B services of any consequence is changing wiper inserts and the cabin filter. The rest is all visual stuff and the fluids, motor, transmission, and braking systems are already monitored with sensors anyway. They are "supposed" to check and measure brake pads for wear but even that is suspect. I once had a B service performed (free up to 50K miles for my year!) and they stated X mm or 25% brake pads remaining in front when I had replaced them two weeks prior!
10-10-2005, 02:02 PM
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I have always heard that it is around $250 for service A. The cost for service B at Star Motors here in Houston was around $450.
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10-10-2005, 09:41 PM
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serive b. 25000 miles. got a call from the dealer while my car is still at the repair shop, at fletcher jones, in newport. new front and back brake pads, and front needs new rotors. total with service b, etc = 535.XX - - anyone know if i should just get some new breaks and rotor's myself, and go there and just pay for the install of them, and the service B. This is way to god damn much, going straight broke. ahhhh.
10-10-2005, 09:52 PM
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Originally Posted by vishaL iZ mE
... new front and back brake pads, and front needs new rotors. total with service b, etc = 535.XX - -
10-10-2005, 10:21 PM
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Originally Posted by amdeutsch
Based on what you posted I would say you got one h3ll of a deal if they include all that brake work.
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10-10-2005, 10:41 PM
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I agree, ok deal IF the brakes are included but this is what I'm afraid of: Take car in for "B" service ($450) then they find more things that need to be replacead i.e. brakes ect...who knows how much it could end up being 
10-11-2005, 01:49 AM
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I thought Service B at House of Imports was expensive, but I guess not. Their Service B is $ 339.95. If you show a AAA card, the cashier lops off 10%.
10-13-2005, 08:29 AM
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My service "A" was free. Parkplace Motorcars in Dallas did it. They also do "free" oil changes inbetween the scheduled services. Great place for freebies. ALong with the free oil changes they do free carwas anytime you want one, just drive it up and they will wash it vacume do the windows and tires.
10-13-2005, 09:18 AM
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Originally Posted by SuperQ
My service "A" was free. Parkplace Motorcars in Dallas did it. They also do "free" oil changes inbetween the scheduled services. Great place for freebies. ALong with the free oil changes they do free carwas anytime you want one, just drive it up and they will wash it vacume do the windows and tires.
Who is your SA? I think I need to switch...I'm coming up on my service A quick and I thought I had to pay for it.
10-13-2005, 09:41 AM
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Who is your SA? I think I need to switch...I'm coming up on my service A quick and I thought I had to pay for it.
10-13-2005, 10:09 AM
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Originally Posted by alphaforcex
I think that only applies to cars purchased at Parkplace.
However, I don't think he got the service A done for free. Seeing that he just got an 06 C, he was probably talking about the check up between 1k and 3k...unless he drives more than I do...
10-13-2005, 03:43 PM
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Originally Posted by vishaL iZ mE
serive b. 25000 miles. got a call from the dealer while my car is still at the repair shop, at fletcher jones, in newport. new front and back brake pads, and front needs new rotors. total with service b, etc = 535.XX - - anyone know if i should just get some new breaks and rotor's myself, and go there and just pay for the install of them, and the service B. This is way to god damn much, going straight broke. ahhhh.
10-13-2005, 07:07 PM
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Yeah I was mistaken I see that service A is not until 13,000 miles, and I only have 3k miles. I got the first chekin service 1k-3k. My SA is Dwayne Gandy. He is very nice guy, and the assistant service manager. I will be going in tomorrow for a car wash, maybe I will see ya up there!
p.s. if anyone in the DFW area is interested in getting Steve of mbenznl.com to do any mod's he will be here on the 22nd of October. PM me or email me at quentyns@yahoo.com and maybe we can have a small meet and greet while we get our cars moded. I am looking to get a EURO W203 DVD COMAND Nav system. Maybe we can get a group buy going or something.
p.s. if anyone in the DFW area is interested in getting Steve of mbenznl.com to do any mod's he will be here on the 22nd of October. PM me or email me at quentyns@yahoo.com and maybe we can have a small meet and greet while we get our cars moded. I am looking to get a EURO W203 DVD COMAND Nav system. Maybe we can get a group buy going or something.
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11-28-2005, 10:20 AM
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holy sheeite!! Took mine to get the SRS warning fixture. Dealer gives me new service brochure...$349.00 service A, $699 Service B. $oil/filter change for synthetic, $130.00
On top of that, they were trying to push the $150 fuel injection service on me.
On top of that, they were trying to push the $150 fuel injection service on me.
11-28-2005, 11:02 AM
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Originally Posted by jan ken po
holy sheeite!! Took mine to get the SRS warning fixture. Dealer gives me new service brochure...$349.00 service A, $699 Service B. $oil/filter change for synthetic, $130.00
On top of that, they were trying to push the $150 fuel injection service on me.
On top of that, they were trying to push the $150 fuel injection service on me.
Going back to topic I swear I thought I just got my service "B" done which was covered in warranty. No out of pocket costs. Just don't quote me on this I guess I have to dig up my emails/invoices from service dealer to confirm when I get home later tonight...
11-28-2005, 11:32 AM
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That clears it up a bit. I never knew that. I purchased mine from my brother he mentioned the warranty. I noticed that they do change my wipers most of the time I visit the service dealer.
So this could be the reason I got my service b with no out of pocket costs....
My apologies for the newbiness of my posts...
So this could be the reason I got my service b with no out of pocket costs....
My apologies for the newbiness of my posts...
11-28-2005, 02:32 PM
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No, you got it because you have an '03 model oin which is all maintenance is covered 4yr/50k. '05 and up, they aren't.
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11-29-2005, 11:37 AM
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Originally Posted by Rareamg
Welcome to the life of owning a mercedes.. Not only is the car expensive but the service is too... Makes me want to get a BMW!!!
11-29-2005, 12:43 PM
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Just keep up with your oil changes and check the fluids every now & then. Those service scheldules are a joke. All they are is glorified oil changes. I can believe they include resetting FSS indicator as part of what is included. I have had BMW's as well. Same deal. These German cars are not weak cars they can handle more then the stealerships lead you to believe.
