MB Marko

So I have my B service in about 20 days just wondering if this is all it will cover and what pricing have other people had I was quoted 1130$ with the transmission fluid change I drive a 2012 C300 4Matic .

This is a list I found online. also should I look out for anything?

Service B Schedule for your Mercedes Benz

The Service B maintenance appointment will include the following tasks:
Change engine oil and filter,
Replace windshield wiper inserts,
Inspect all tires for pressure for and wear (including spare),
Rotate tires,
Lubricate and inspect throttle linkage,
Check parking brake for functionality and inspect brake pad thickness and disc conditions,
Check steering play for proper functionality,
Examine headlamps and exterior lamps, warning and indicator lamps, and horn for proper functionality,
Check windshield/headlamp wiper and washer systems for functionality and fluid levels,
Check seat belts and backrest lock (S-Class only) for proper functionality,
Inspect front axle ball joints, rubber boots, and Poly-V-belt,
Check major components for leakage,
Check for chafe marks, line routing, components,
Check and correct all fluid levels, and
Reset your vehicle's FSS counter.

FknBoss

1500 is insane for an oil change trans service and wiper inserts and "checks" that take a few mins.

MB Marko

should I just go to an Indy that will change the oil and filters, plus transmission service Like i got the car in April the wiper's are mint breaks where new on the car ect.

FknBoss

How many miles are on your car. Only trans service required by mercedes is exactly 39k miles. I'm assuming to remove excess break in materials. I'd 100% goto mercedes for trans service. These are tricky to get fluid level correct.

Oil changes ( if you don't do them yourself ) is fine to goto the dealer. It's nice they keep nationwide records.

I'd never take my car in for these "schedule services" if you have a yearly state inspection they check tires brakes lights and wipers etc every year.

If you need an oil change go in for an oil change

MB Marko

i just hit 60,000km so 37,282 miles so I made about 8,000Km/5,000miles on the car since I got it

I found the pricing they game me i was little off
675 B service and the tranny service was 325 i think this is what they gave me so 1000$ plus tax so 1130$

FknBoss

I work at a dealer so I look at normal costs.
Half hour labor for oil change $55
$10 a qt for oil 8qt $80
Oil filter $20
Wipers $50
That's $205 plus tax and trans service. The trans service price you stated is a very reasonable price.

MB Marko

so I'm basically throwing away 400$ for an oil change !?!?! i might just watch some youtube videos and do it my self i even have a hoist in my garage but I'm not very good working on new cars unless i have a video to reference. give me a 1985-1995 volvo ill do all the work on those things hahahaha as i drove those cars for 12 years and they are super simple to work on. the benz scares me as its new and i want to baby it

FknBoss

It's not hard at all. It's a normal oil change with a paper filter. It has a drain plug in the pan and oil filter housing is right on top. I buy my oil and filter right from mercedes 8 qts of Mobil 1 m formula.

Haffster

I go for the A service to the dealer and to the Indy for the B service. The Indy does go through the B service checklist for the touchy feels things listed so I feel a little good about dishing out the $175

MB Marko

Ya I think I'm doing that I just found an Indy in London Ontario took a while but got one now 700$ for Service B, transmission fluid change, and break fluid change. save about 400$ there dealer wants about 1200$

Haffster

Wow. That's still too much for oil/filter/wiper blade and top ups. I'd suggest keep looking for an Indy and find a reasonable one. I think C$250 would be the max I'd be willing to pay for.

BlankProc

Man, that's crazy. Service B around here in Atlanta is $500 USD and change.

Haffster

At an MB dealer, I presume?

BlankProc

Yup - both Mercedes Benz of Buckhead and RBM of Atlanta. MB of Buckhead offers $99 Service A too.

ChuckinTucson

It's amazing what a little competition will do. I live near Tucson, Arizona where there is only one dealer and the service department over charges for everything. If I drive 100 or so north to Phoenix where there are four dealerships, suddenly the prices are much more reasonable.

MB Marko

140$ oil change and 280$ transmission fluid change is basically all you need the rest of service be like changing a filter and wipers can be my self. I could even probably change the oil but I'm lazy.

London dealer is like 699$ service B which is a lot it gets worst in the Toronto area. But the dealer in london is offering the transmission fluid change for 325 which is pretty reasonable for a dealership.

xEryx

Be careful. $325 for Trans service sounds like how much they would charge when skipping the TC. The other 3Qt of and few extra minutes usually push it to $400

MB Marko

they said TC is included i specifically asked so it is a good deal but the Indy is 280 so a little better.

stratman1954

Tell the dealer you just want an oil change. My dealer gave me some nonsense at first, said he couldn't reset the reminder. I told him I could do it myself in five minutes, anyone can do it.(info. here or you-tube) He charges me $125 for oil and filter change and $500 for trans. service. Wipers on these cars are the easiest ones I have ever changed.

FknBoss

Spend the extra and have the trans done at mercedes

MB Marko

Ya i know its a lot more money and it sucks but i think I'm just going to get the full B service done as well need to work some extra hours. I want my car to last a long *** time so might as well go through with it.

stratman1954

You don't mention brake fluid change. Mercedes recommends it every 20k.If it hasn't been done yet you are overdue. Usually done (at extra charge)at B service.

MB Marko

you know whats funny I thought about that about 5 minutes before you posted this.

Service B is bull **** theres a lot of things I don't need done like I can change my own wipers but they are almost brand new so I don't need that and i don't need tires rotated and breaks checked as they are all 3 moths old and a few other things.

I'm stuck like do i go through with all the bs on the list OR just get an oil change with filters, break fluid change and tranny service?

the car was certified pre owned 1 owner but i looked in my maintenance book and it says last oil change was 39000 they either forgot to mark it down in the book or they lied and I'm going on 25000km before an oil change I'm scared!!! wtf i need to call and complain tomorrow

they said they put new tires breaks and an oil change any way i can find out if the oil change was bs?

stratman1954

Dealer by me says "check" wiper inserts. Extra $ if actually needed. Also, I see you have a sport model. That would mean a staggered tire setup that cannot be rotated.

MB Marko

i had an alignment issues about 3 weeks ago they switched the front tires and the issues went away it was weird.

this was after the alignment was done and it was still pulling to the right so they tried that and it fixed the issues