The Value of Service A
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The Value of Service A
Some discussions have questioned the value of Service A. I just had my first one and mid-way through the waiting, the SA came over to report they found a weak cell in the battery and were installing a new replacement. Glad this was found before total cell failure, especially going into winter! This service is more than just an oil change!
Total charge was $189.
Kudos to MB of Novi (Michigan)!
Total charge was $189.
Kudos to MB of Novi (Michigan)!
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If the service is correctly performed it is crucial for a good look over the car. Especially for the less technically inclined. That said - even the technically inclined would not have picked up the battery problem.
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I would doubt your source....your owner's manual package in the glovebox details the content. Inspection of braking and electrical system alone makes the trip worthwhile, as in this case where a defective battery was found and replaced before stranding me when low temps would exacerbate the problem. Skip it at your own risk for, at our dealer and others with discounts/coupons, less than $200 a year.
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They suffered a lot of 722.9 7G transmission failures in the US and now recommend a once off change at 40,000 miles to "remove initial wear debris."
Experience tells me that a change EVERY 60,000 Km or 40,000 miles, as we have always done here & in most countries, ensures excellent transmission performance & life. The latest fluid maintains shift quality comfortably for that distance.
The standards of gear finish & low friction bearings employed in modern auto transmissions & rear axles plus magnetic plugs & catch plates operating in a low contamination environment unlike an engine - render more frequent changing unnecessary.
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The other thing to mention about a service A is that it allows the dealer to take care of any current TSB issue (which the owner may or may not be aware of), with the installation of a replacement part, or at least an inspection confirming that it wasn't needed in your production run.
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Well its a good thing I didn't "skip" my service!! And I said overall look over the car..
I would doubt your source....your owner's manual package in the glovebox details the content. Inspection of braking and electrical system alone makes the trip worthwhile, as in this case where a defective battery was found and replaced before stranding me when low temps would exacerbate the problem. Skip it at your own risk for, at our dealer and others with discounts/coupons, less than $200 a year.
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A good thing indeed
, and, yes, you did say "overall".....it's so challenging to convey the real emotion in text....I thought the word "just" sounded dismissive and I was trying to convey it's more than "just" a cursory review, rather, a detailed examination!! Perhaps we're having a strong agreement here!
