-Service A: necessary?-
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-Service A: necessary?-
I am taking my car to dealer for service A.
I was looking at the list of things they do and I realized the major thing they do is an oil change. I mean this car is pretty much new... What could they possibly do even the next 50k miles?
I will take it this time around but If It wasn't free I woudn't even bother with it.
Other opinions?
I was looking at the list of things they do and I realized the major thing they do is an oil change. I mean this car is pretty much new... What could they possibly do even the next 50k miles?
I will take it this time around but If It wasn't free I woudn't even bother with it.
Other opinions?
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Originally posted by SiLvaC32
since its free.... why not do it? they inspect stuff at the same time also.
since its free.... why not do it? they inspect stuff at the same time also.
What is there to inpect seriously? My father started laughing his *** when I told him I was taking my car to the dealer this early for "maintenance"
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During my Service A, the technician found a bad window seal in the passenger's door. He heard wind noise (which I thought was normal) on the test drive, found the problem, and replaced the seal.
The car is now absolutely silent (as far as wind noise goes) on the road.
Why not let them check it over? After all, you already paid for the service when you bought the car.
The car is now absolutely silent (as far as wind noise goes) on the road.
Why not let them check it over? After all, you already paid for the service when you bought the car.
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Originally posted by Noble C320
What is there to inpect seriously? My father started laughing his *** when I told him I was taking my car to the dealer this early for "maintenance"
What is there to inpect seriously? My father started laughing his *** when I told him I was taking my car to the dealer this early for "maintenance"
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I bought my C320 Coupe in Aug of 2003, I don't recall them saying that the Service A was included. Anyone know if the Service A is included in Canada?? (I will need mine in about 2000kms, and was wondering what it was gonna cost...)
Where does it say it's free? or was it some kind of promo thing?
Thanks
Where does it say it's free? or was it some kind of promo thing?
Thanks
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yea dude...you drive a nice car and should make sure it's always taken care off...even if maintenance does tax alittle...
its stupid to drive a ferrari if you can't pay for the brake pads..same rule applies to benzes...
its stupid to drive a ferrari if you can't pay for the brake pads..same rule applies to benzes...
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A couple of things:
-No, the free maintenance is not part of the Canadian sales process; as far as I know, this is a USA-only program.
-Our dealer in Portland Oregon just completed the A service on our C240. It took about 90 minutes, including the free car wash. Yes, it is mostly an oil change, but they also check brake pad thickness, look for leaks, make sure all the other fluids are topped up, made a really great espresso from their coffee bar, and threw in a chocolate star emblem [yes, it was yummy], all on MBUSA's nickel. So what's not to like?
-Skipping maintenance on these cars is an invitation to trouble down the road; yeah, you could get the oil changed yourself, and eyeball all of the other stuff [I do it pretty routinely every month], but as long as they're paying, and the car is under warranty, what's the point? I know dealership location and hassle can play into this, but our car went over a year without seeing the inside of the service dept...this seemed like a modest enough investment in time.
-No, the free maintenance is not part of the Canadian sales process; as far as I know, this is a USA-only program.
-Our dealer in Portland Oregon just completed the A service on our C240. It took about 90 minutes, including the free car wash. Yes, it is mostly an oil change, but they also check brake pad thickness, look for leaks, make sure all the other fluids are topped up, made a really great espresso from their coffee bar, and threw in a chocolate star emblem [yes, it was yummy], all on MBUSA's nickel. So what's not to like?
-Skipping maintenance on these cars is an invitation to trouble down the road; yeah, you could get the oil changed yourself, and eyeball all of the other stuff [I do it pretty routinely every month], but as long as they're paying, and the car is under warranty, what's the point? I know dealership location and hassle can play into this, but our car went over a year without seeing the inside of the service dept...this seemed like a modest enough investment in time.
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What do you mean "this early"??? First Service A is at 10 THOUSAND miles... that's waaaay more than most other manufacturers recommend. Most will tell you to bring it in at 3 or 5K, at your own dime. Can't say I understand your line of thought. One thing is certain, I will never buy a car from you or your family (no disrespect intended)
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Originally posted by Nola
What do you mean "this early"??? First Service A is at 10 THOUSAND miles... that's waaaay more than most other manufacturers recommend. Most will tell you to bring it in at 3 or 5K, at your own dime. Can't say I understand your line of thought. One thing is certain, I will never buy a car from you or your family (no disrespect intended)
What do you mean "this early"??? First Service A is at 10 THOUSAND miles... that's waaaay more than most other manufacturers recommend. Most will tell you to bring it in at 3 or 5K, at your own dime. Can't say I understand your line of thought. One thing is certain, I will never buy a car from you or your family (no disrespect intended)
Maybe you should reread my post and take a comprehension class.
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My service A was done at work. I didn't have time to take it in, and they sent a maintenance man out to my job and did everything in the parking lot. That is what I call service.....
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Originally posted by Rotty
My service A was done at work. I didn't have time to take it in, and they sent a maintenance man out to my job and did everything in the parking lot. That is what I call service.....
My service A was done at work. I didn't have time to take it in, and they sent a maintenance man out to my job and did everything in the parking lot. That is what I call service.....
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Originally posted by Noble C320
Umm yea.... I don't think you did understand. Maybe you should reread my post and take a comprehension class.
Umm yea.... I don't think you did understand.
Maybe you should reread my post and take a comprehension class.
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Go right ahead and skip the "A" service!
And find out what it feels like to be denied warranty service down the road.
I would side with the dealer if you don't stick to what is required minimum service for free.
I would side with the dealer if you don't stick to what is required minimum service for free.
