Service B
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Service B
Have a 4 year lease on '09 C300. Leased in April '09 an have less than 20k miles. Getting Service B warning in 500 miles.
Called local dealer in San Diego and got quoted $379 for Service B. Thought it was a fair price for some other prices I have seen here. I asked what it included and everything she list was mostly checking this and checking that (basically a bunch of inspections)... and nothing major other than oil and filter.
Called local MB auto shop and got quoted $120 for an oil change and $160 if I need a filter. I think I am going to go this route and save $200.
Called local dealer in San Diego and got quoted $379 for Service B. Thought it was a fair price for some other prices I have seen here. I asked what it included and everything she list was mostly checking this and checking that (basically a bunch of inspections)... and nothing major other than oil and filter.
Called local MB auto shop and got quoted $120 for an oil change and $160 if I need a filter. I think I am going to go this route and save $200.
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Have a 4 year lease on '09 C300. Leased in April '09 an have less than 20k miles. Getting Service B warning in 500 miles.
Called local dealer in San Diego and got quoted $379 for Service B. Thought it was a fair price for some other prices I have seen here. I asked what it included and everything she list was mostly checking this and checking that (basically a bunch of inspections)... and nothing major other than oil and filter.
Called local MB auto shop and got quoted $120 for an oil change and $160 if I need a filter. I think I am going to go this route and save $200.
Called local dealer in San Diego and got quoted $379 for Service B. Thought it was a fair price for some other prices I have seen here. I asked what it included and everything she list was mostly checking this and checking that (basically a bunch of inspections)... and nothing major other than oil and filter.
Called local MB auto shop and got quoted $120 for an oil change and $160 if I need a filter. I think I am going to go this route and save $200.
You are taking a very short term approach to the maintenance of your vehicle if you go local which may affect your lease agreement.
Other items apart from oil & filter :- brake fluid change after 2 years , who is checking your brake pad wear, steering boots ,suspension rubbers , power steering fluid level, cabin filter, serpentine belt ect?
After saying that I am surprised that you are being called in for a B service after 14 months & 20,000 miles. An A service is every 25,000 km or 12 months in Australia. I would check this with your dealer.
Interested to know how you go.
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all i did was when my service b was due, i just did an engine oil change, then turned off the b service code myself then went to the dealer and told them my transmission didnt feel right, my suspension doesn't feel the same, and they took a look and it was fine.. also my car had a minor sound when i started up the car so i went to the dealer for that issue and they changed the vbelt and the alternator for free. also my dealer does free complimentary check up when i bring it in which includes the brake pad check up. im not paying $500+ for check up and oil change with filters. as for brake fluid issues ill wait for the next service A to change it or as soon as i feel the difference in braking i'll change that.
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I paid $280 for Service A at dealership at 10k miles.
Just figured I could do the oil filter change at local shop for $160 now and reset warning and then have all items checked again at next Service A by dealership. Just don't see the need to pay $200 more for a checkup.
The local shop is really good and will do an inspection as well.
I have leased my last 2 MBs from same dealership and have used same sales guy. If they want to ding me for not getting an "official" Service B done then I'll just take my business elsewhere... in this economy... I doubt they will let that happen.
Just figured I could do the oil filter change at local shop for $160 now and reset warning and then have all items checked again at next Service A by dealership. Just don't see the need to pay $200 more for a checkup.
The local shop is really good and will do an inspection as well.
I have leased my last 2 MBs from same dealership and have used same sales guy. If they want to ding me for not getting an "official" Service B done then I'll just take my business elsewhere... in this economy... I doubt they will let that happen.
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I paid $280 for Service A at dealership at 10k miles.
Just figured I could do the oil filter change at local shop for $160 now and reset warning and then have all items checked again at next Service A by dealership. Just don't see the need to pay $200 more for a checkup.
The local shop is really good and will do an inspection as well.
I have leased my last 2 MBs from same dealership and have used same sales guy. If they want to ding me for not getting an "official" Service B done then I'll just take my business elsewhere... in this economy... I doubt they will let that happen.
Just figured I could do the oil filter change at local shop for $160 now and reset warning and then have all items checked again at next Service A by dealership. Just don't see the need to pay $200 more for a checkup.
The local shop is really good and will do an inspection as well.
I have leased my last 2 MBs from same dealership and have used same sales guy. If they want to ding me for not getting an "official" Service B done then I'll just take my business elsewhere... in this economy... I doubt they will let that happen.
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