MB service vs DIY?
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C204
It seems that it depends on where you are located. I asked the same question in the forum some time ago and people from the US told me that it wasn't a problem to change it yourself but since I am from Europe I called and the result was that in my country one loses the warranty if he changes the oil by himself or at a place, different than the dealer's place.
Last edited by dol4er; Mar 13, 2012 at 04:57 AM.
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From: Argyle, TX
10 Tahoe LT, 07 Silverado Z71, 99 BMW R1100RT
I, personally, wouldn't buy one as I like to DIY so there wouldn't be any benefit for me. And I'm pretty sure the cost of the prepaid package is far greater than what you would end up paying if you did the work yourself.
So, it pretty much depends on what you are capable and comfortable of doing. But if it is the warm and fuzzy feeling of having the stuff prepaid you want, then go for it.
So, it pretty much depends on what you are capable and comfortable of doing. But if it is the warm and fuzzy feeling of having the stuff prepaid you want, then go for it.
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From: Oviedo - Spain
c-220 CDI elegance, 190/2.5D
In Spain it wasn't a problem to change it in an specialist (not necessary the official dealer ) who ought to stamp your bookle of guaranty otherwise you'll lost the guaranty.
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I believe that someone recently posted here that the prepaid doesn't save you money...it only "locks in the rate". So if the price for an oil change goes up next year you don't have to pay the increased rate. But, aside from inflation/price changes, there is no discount in the prepaid package. I haven't confirmed this myself, just restating what I read on here earlier.
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For example, I'm not going to do my own transmission service, coming up in 7500 miles.
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From: Sweden, Way out East
2010 C180 Sport
I thought that all new Mercedes worldwide was without a physical book now a days.
At least my car has the digital service book, and as that there is only authorized workshops that can enter the service in the dig. book (Just guessing, since it's in the Mercedes Star system) ..
I for all don't mind my service being done by a Mercedes authorized shop.
I know how to change the oil and filters etc. But with my daily driver I don't want to.
