nwlim

I have a 2011 C300 at 28000 miles right now; I'm being quoted 1500$ by the dealership, apparently this is the 4year/40000 mile service. Am I getting ripped off?

This is in the bay area.

Skyline45

Short answer, yes. I'd take it to another dealership. They're set up like Franchises so one place will have different prices from another.

Had to get a door ding taken out of my car. Once place quoted me close to 2k to fix while the other Mercedes dealership down the street quoted my 700 to fix it. Guess which one I went with lol.

edgalang

You need to be more specific OP as to what's included.
But let's take a stab at it...(very rough estimate)

Service B might be ~ $500
40k Transmission Drain/Fill for 7G ~ $500
Im guessing they are quoting for brake fluid flush as well since that's every 2 year or 20k miles. ~$200

Hmmm....still missing $300
anyone has any ideas?

Which dealer quoted you?

nwlim

Apologies I'm not entirely sure what would be included but what I was told was the basic service B would run around $500; all the other stuff like coolant reflushing, transmission service etc would come up to $1500 including service b.

nycphotography

My Indy shop in Queens (German car shop) did oil change, tranny fluid and filter, and inspection for under $500.

I'd personally look for a good Indy (i know i know hard to find but worth the effort) for maintenance and only use the dealer for warranty work.

ChuckinTucson

The closest dealer to me is in Tucson, next closest is about 100 further. The one in Tucson has outrageous service prices and are always adding something to the bill. Oh, you needed wiper blades @ $48, etc. I have started timing my trips to Phoenix to coincide with my service intervals. About 2/3 the price.

global33

You don't need a coolant flush until 150,000 miles per the maintenance booklet that came with the car (long life fluid is standard from the factory with a built-in slow release pouch for additives). The tranny service can wait until you get to 39,000 miles. The B-service is really just an oil change and cabin and air filter replacement (fairly easy job DIY) and "visual inspection" which any mechanic should be performing anyways. Brake fluid should be replaced every two years. Know what exactly you're paying for and if it's a MB required service or a dealer add-on!

xjmoe83

My shop would charge roughly $985 for the 40k (B serv 385, engine air filter 165, trans service 335, brake flush 100)

am_fm_radio

I put a K&N lifetime air filter in my C250 for $43... the recharge kit is $19 does 3-4 cleanings... DUH... I have K&N air filters in my Duramax Diesel, and my Class C RV.. in both of them I gained an extra mpg.

But Detroit Born and Raised...

In Detroit they change the brake fluid about never- only when it leaks out..
What is so special about MB brakes and flushing them at 20K mi?

edgalang

It's not just with Mercedes. I've seen Lexus and other manufacturers suggest this as well. Personally I just use a tester and change it when it's required (at roughly 2-3% water contamination).

cvx5832

You live in the Bay Area. Of course it's a rip. If you live in the East Bay then even independents will be pricey but it will be a wee bit lower.

louiet3

I go to an Indy shop in the East Bay that is not pricey - eastbayautohaus.com. Paid $560 cash for minimum B, tranny service (torque converter drained) and brake flush. Owner is an MB master mechanic.. You can DIY the air filter and cabin filter, there are lot of videos on YouTube.

PelicanParts.com

+1

DIY what you can, which will save you money in the long run.

-Luccia

StrelingA

location bruh plz

nycphotography

German Auto Care at Astoria Blvd and 28th Ave.

He was recommended by someone on here... he used to be at Silver Star and went Indy somewhere along the line.

He's still pricey... just sanely so. IMO, the dealers are truly insane. $1500 for an oil change and tranny fluid and filter? I don't care how many "inspects" and "checks" you add to the list, it's just rude and disrespectful to charge like that.

MB Marko

i was quoted today 1000$ for the b service and full tranny service just to let you know yes from a mb dealer

MJ50

i DIY'ed 40k mile service B...
not worth taking it to the stealer...

MB Marko

ya its about 675 i think they said just for the B the tranny service was 325
675 is a lot just to change filters and your oil i don't even know what will be done i have to check the quote

edgalang

I live in the Bay Area too, but I really doubt Service-B by itself is $675. I can almost guarantee there's at least a brake flush in there somewhere. Which dealer is this?

EDIT: NVM...I thought you were the OP. Didn't realize you're on the Canadian dollar.

MB Marko

hahaha ya no worries i got a few quotes in the GTA area its 725$+ so the London dealers is a little cheeper I need to find an Indy shop to save some bucks

thesaintusa

Was pre-paid maintenance not an option when you bought?

MB Marko

didn't think about going to the dealer but its hard as hell to find a MB indy shop in london ontario canada hahaha

also i have weird noise coming from my car now if anyone can help figure out wtf it is go to my profile it one of the topics I'm in Help weird noise something like that

jckc

Any suggestions of Indy shops in the South Bay by San Jose / Santa Clara / Campbell ?

thesaintusa

You would have had to purchase the pre-paid maintenance prior to your first servicing, but it saves over 50% the usual costs.

That being said, a good independent shop is usually quite a bit cheaper.

cwphill1956

I've learned to always identify the MB recommended service Vs. the dealer recommended service. Sit with the service advisor and have only the service that you need per the MB service manual. Let them know you will rotate your own tires, replace the wiper blades, etc. Seems all dealers, not just MB... seem to add to the "recommended" service, and most present it as if these are required. I learned this with Ford when they hit me with a $900 service at 1000 miles... yep, brand new 1st oil change service. So, it's not just MB.