Alternative to benz service ?
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Alternative to benz service ?
My car is due for service A I cant justify paying 275 for an Oil change and fluid check what are my options not avoiding warranty?
I have always done my own services
I have always done my own services
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a quarter mile at a time
Instead of your first ServiceA, you can simply ask for an oil change, which should be around $100 at your dealer. They will reset the service indicator for you as well.
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a quarter mile at a time
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I agree, that is a lot of cash for basically an oil change. I plan on using a local MB shop that will do it for about $75.
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yes, but the contrary view is that the stealer is more likely to sort your car when something goes wrong, without blaming the company that did do the service. i guess we're paying for peace of mind more than anything to have the stealer do the service within warranty period. they usually bend over backwards to sort problems out then...mainly cause no one else to blame!
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yes, but the contrary view is that the stealer is more likely to sort your car when something goes wrong, without blaming the company that did do the service. i guess we're paying for peace of mind more than anything to have the stealer do the service within warranty period. they usually bend over backwards to sort problems out then...mainly cause no one else to blame!
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yeah, and another thing is why risk it? An extra $30/yr to get it done at the dealership is well worth it for me. You know they'll use approved oil, genuine fleece filter and torque everything down to spec afterwards. If they don't, well, then you got it serviced at the dealership so you're off the hook.
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All the MB independent shops know what each servicing entails and their labor rates are a lot less than MB. They have the same equipment (or should have) and I've found the service better since they tend to repair rather than automatically replace.
Even for oil changes, I bring in the oil myself since I get it cheaper (still Mobil One) and they charge me for the labor...
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i can help you....
me and my partner for for benz for many years. We have the Mobil1 in stock use all OEM parts....
me and my partner for for benz for many years. We have the Mobil1 in stock use all OEM parts....
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Don't forget to factor in the value of the "free" loaner and car wash.
Also, will the independent resolve and apply service bulletins, recalls and other warranty issues? That stuff's worth something.
Also, will the independent resolve and apply service bulletins, recalls and other warranty issues? That stuff's worth something.
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Loaner cars are nice, but I get more scratches than cleaning when my car is done by MB...I tell them not to touch my car whenever any car goes to them. I did preface by saying that any warranty work I would send to MB (that would include any recalls), but I think the OP is referring to non-warranty oil change (for post 2004 MB's).
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Loaner cars are nice, but I get more scratches than cleaning when my car is done by MB...I tell them not to touch my car whenever any car goes to them. I did preface by saying that any warranty work I would send to MB (that would include any recalls), but I think the OP is referring to non-warranty oil change (for post 2004 MB's).
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i know on my Lexus visits, they send the car through a machine wash. is this the case with all dealerhips? i guess i have to tell them no carwash when i get my services done
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The MB dealerships hire guys to detail on the cheap...you get what you "don't pay for"...I guess I can't totally focus on MB...most dealerships are the same.
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Well, to show you how things vary, MB Portland [OR] charged me $175 for the A service [no tire rotation - I do that myself], and their car washes are done with a wand and dryed by hand - no machines, no brushes.
That said, knowing a good independent is always important - we have several in the area, all of whom advertise in the local MBCA newsletter and some of whom host club events to show off their shops.
Still another reason to be part of MBCA - going on 35 years now for me....
That said, knowing a good independent is always important - we have several in the area, all of whom advertise in the local MBCA newsletter and some of whom host club events to show off their shops.
Still another reason to be part of MBCA - going on 35 years now for me....
