Took my car in to get an oil change and alignment since my tires were not wearing correctly. Advisor called me back said I needed new pads and rotors along with the front bushings replaced. I've known about the bushing and rotor issue since last year but I did not drive the car the last 4 months so I held off until now. They are going to charge me $1200 for all the services. I know I can get it done cheaper if i DIY but I dont really have the time right now so I just went ahead with it. Wondering what you guys all think about the price.

It's expensive but that's to be expected at the dealership. Any MB independent shops in your area? Might want to bring it there & get a 2nd opinion.

ouchie! shouldve have taken it to an indy mb shop and had it done for a fraction of the cost. But I've seen it higher for those services. If you have some diy know how you could do everything almost at one time. you could be draining or suctioning your oil out while you're taking the rotors off and replacing the bushing. maybe an afternoon job.

I have yet to find an indy shop that I trust in my area but I might have to start looking after this. I can honestly say I have put $0 in this car for repairs in the last 9 years Ive had it so this was just waiting to happen. Im actually not very upset about it since I know that all the service data is in the computer at MB and im thinking about selling.

Uhhhh I got 4 vented rotors, ceramic pads, and a stud conversion for $155 shipped to my house. Four hours of your time isn't worth $1050 dollars? That's $276 per hour.

Found a couple places up in your area: http://motorwerksgroup.com/index.htm

http://www.euro-techmotorcars.com/

Maybe they can help you keep bread in your pocket.

Those aren't very realistic prices on those parts, honestly. A good stud conversion alone should cost $85-100, the pads about $45-50, and the rotors even more.

I would have had everything else done by an indy other than the alignment. That might have saved you a couple hundred. I wouldn't get upset about it, especially since you now can't afford kleenex.

Well I was in for a pleasant surprise when I picked up the car today. They gave me a discount for whatever reason because the salesman that sold me my car was in the service area when I came in. It cost me $919 out the door. Felt a little better about it now.

Thanks for info kluvsbenz... Ill be sure to check one of these guys out next time I need something done.