Nicholi2007

I checked out two dealerships and it seems they are very similar.

Service B seems like a money grab.

W.I. Simonson "Service B" Special

• Engine oil and filter change
• Check and adjust fluid levels
• Brake evaluation
• Inspect lights
• Check and correct tire pressure
• W.I. Simonson multi-point inspection
• Replace dust filter
• Inspect belts and hoses
• Rotate tires (if possible)
• Car Wash
• Starting

From $329.96 Plus Tax

Fletcher Jones "Service B"
1998 and Later Models:

• Change oil with Valvoline Syn-Power Synthetic oil and replace filter
• Check and adjust fluid levels
• Replace interior cabin filter
• Check and correct tire pressures
• Inspect all belts and hoses
• Inspect and rotate tires (if applicable)
• Inspect brake pads and measure rotors with micrometer
• Check all interior and exterior lamps
• Reset FSS counter
• Perform suggested Fletcher Jones Motorcars 32-point inspection and road test*

Ok so an oil change, dust cover change, and car wash (no thanks) for $329? It seems like they will do half this anyway if I come in for a issue.

Obviously an indy will be cheaper but I just don't see the value.

guitarplayer

I agree. Jiffy Lube does the same so called inspection.......for about $80.

Sportstick

Different folks have different philosophies about preventive maintenance and the value of expertise. Some will go to McDonald's and wonder why anyone spends money for Capital Grille...hey, it's still beef! Some will skip their annual physical because they think they feel fine.

Others value the chance for a trained expert to cast his eyes from bumper-to-bumper and maintain and identify issues with their high end car. If someone doesn't see the value, that's fine and just a different set of values. Personally, I wouldn't let anyone from a quick oil change place within 20 feet of my car, based on experiences earlier in life with appalling incompetence and lack of knowledge.

My car is handled by one tech, a trained expert who knows the car inside and out and can easily and quickly know if all is well or not. For that, I don't mind paying, although our prices are less than the ones the OP listed.

xXHotelCrazyXx

What Sport said...BTW Jiffy Lube is a scam

TexFinn

While I do not support the money making machines at stealerships, I definitely do not support Jiffy Lube etc., either.

If there is something I absolutely do not want or can not do, I will visit an Indy shop. Kind of a safe medium between the two.

vic viper

I dont know how it works in Murica, but over here you get 24hr free road assistance complete with travel costs, loaners and free hotel stays as long as the cars is serviced at an authorized dealer, valid up to 30 years

You also get a much higher successrate when applying for goodwill when your warranty has run out.

MFDONTRON

I'm moving to Sweden.

vic viper

You are welcome, dont forget our Beautiful blondes

C300Sport

We have the same policy here in the States and that along with the dealer knowing you and willing to work to"goodwill" issues, offers tremendous value and a major reason to use your dealer.
While I have always had my car serviced at the dealership, I don't use the A/B service routines. Thankfully MB of Buckhead has a $99 full service oil change and RBM will match it if requested. It turns out that if I perform my own filter changes and let MB handle the oil/brakes, this is a pretty inexpensive car to own.