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A and B Services 0n a 2015 C300
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2015 C300, 2015 F-350 Platinum, 1969 Mach 1 428cj, 2007 Roadking
A and B Services 0n a 2015 C300
What are the average costs associated with the dealer doing the A and B services. I have always done my own automotive work and am contemplating doing the same on our 2015 W205.
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I don't know if these are typical or not but my dealer quoted $250 for "A" service and $700 for "B" service. My dealer covers the fluid portion of the 1st two services so each of the above is reduced by $150. I plan to pay for the first three services then purchase a 3 year prepaid service plan that will cover two "B" services and one "A" service. I will keep this car for 6 to 7 years.
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2015 C300 rwd sports, premium, lighting packages, hud, BS assist, rear cam, garmin
Do you have to purchase the prepaid service from the dealership that will be doing the service or is it like the extended warranty where you can purchase it from any mercedes dealership?
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My understanding is any dealer can sell one to you at any time prior to your 4 year service. There is only about $100 markup for the dealer so don't expect much of a discount.
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2015 W205
I don't know if these are typical or not but my dealer quoted $250 for "A" service and $700 for "B" service. My dealer covers the fluid portion of the 1st two services so each of the above is reduced by $150. I plan to pay for the first three services then purchase a 3 year prepaid service plan that will cover two "B" services and one "A" service. I will keep this car for 6 to 7 years.
My maintenance book looks like it calls for an air filter and spark plug change at 46,500 miles/3 years, transmission fluid and filter change at 77,500 miles/5 years, and fuel filter and coolant change at 124,000 miles/10 years. This seem correct? Anything I missed?
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2015 C300 Sport 4Matic
I have a C300 on order from EuroMotorcars in Germantown, MD. I called their service department to check the maintenance prices.
Service A: $309.88
Service B: $654.00
I believe the MBUSA.com sites quotes the 4 year Service Plan at $1275. If so, that would be an approximate savings of $652.76 by paying up front.
Is that $1275 a realistic price? Has anyone gotten the plans discounted?
Service A: $309.88
Service B: $654.00
I believe the MBUSA.com sites quotes the 4 year Service Plan at $1275. If so, that would be an approximate savings of $652.76 by paying up front.
Is that $1275 a realistic price? Has anyone gotten the plans discounted?
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These prices seem ridiculous for what boils down to an oil change. I am planning on taking the vehicle to the local Shell station for basic maintenance. Any reason to take it to the dealer, and pay extortion prices, that I am not considering?
I also purchased an extended warranty, which I don't think would be affected as long as I keep maintenance receipts.
I also purchased an extended warranty, which I don't think would be affected as long as I keep maintenance receipts.
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Prepaid Maintenance if Leasing
By leasing, the cost of prepaid maintenance is residualized as part of the lease. I added it to my lease, the cost works out to be $7 per month or $252.00 over 36 months.
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Yeah, I doubt they can rewrite a lease after-the-fact.
I told the finance guy I didn't want any extras, like paint protection and all that. But after he explained about the lease and prepaid maintenance it made complete sense to add it.
I told the finance guy I didn't want any extras, like paint protection and all that. But after he explained about the lease and prepaid maintenance it made complete sense to add it.
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2015 W205
Can anyone confirm that 5 year/77,000 mile interval for the first transmission oil change? Because the W204 C class has it's transmission oil and filter changed at 40,000 miles. That is a big discrepancy!
If you have the prepaid maintenance plan, does it cover the additional items (say the tranny oil change) due at that milestone? Or do you just get the basic A or B service, and pay extra for the additional required work.
Edit: Did some research. The w205 has the 722.9 Plus. They changed the fluid specs when they added stop/start, hence the difference in the schedule to change the tranny fluid vs the w204.
If you have the prepaid maintenance plan, does it cover the additional items (say the tranny oil change) due at that milestone? Or do you just get the basic A or B service, and pay extra for the additional required work.
Edit: Did some research. The w205 has the 722.9 Plus. They changed the fluid specs when they added stop/start, hence the difference in the schedule to change the tranny fluid vs the w204.
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I have a C300 on order from EuroMotorcars in Germantown, MD. I called their service department to check the maintenance prices.
Service A: $309.88
Service B: $654.00
I believe the MBUSA.com sites quotes the 4 year Service Plan at $1275. If so, that would be an approximate savings of $652.76 by paying up front.
Is that $1275 a realistic price? Has anyone gotten the plans discounted?
Service A: $309.88
Service B: $654.00
I believe the MBUSA.com sites quotes the 4 year Service Plan at $1275. If so, that would be an approximate savings of $652.76 by paying up front.
Is that $1275 a realistic price? Has anyone gotten the plans discounted?
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One upside of buying prepaid service is insulation from labor rate increases which are bound to happen over a 4, 5, 6 or 7 year ownership. This is in addition to the savings at the current labor rates.
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2015 C300 RWD
These prices seem ridiculous for what boils down to an oil change. I am planning on taking the vehicle to the local Shell station for basic maintenance. Any reason to take it to the dealer, and pay extortion prices, that I am not considering?
I also purchased an extended warranty, which I don't think would be affected as long as I keep maintenance receipts.
I also purchased an extended warranty, which I don't think would be affected as long as I keep maintenance receipts.
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2015 C300, 2015 F-350 Platinum, 1969 Mach 1 428cj, 2007 Roadking
I don't know about the 6 cyl. but the I4 is a piece of cake doing the oil change.
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He meant to avoid him losing his profit margin. Use oem filters and MB recommended oils and they cannot void the warranty. Make sure you save the receipts. I staple them in the service log.
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My previous car was an ML63, and the local shop changed the oil and never mentioned any concerns about using an extractor. It's possible that they weren't doing it right.
It's been a long time since I changed the oil on my own car. It was as simple as unscrewing a drain plug in the oil pan, and removing the filter.
My understanding is that by law, the warranty cannot be voided if you show proof that the service was done.
It's been a long time since I changed the oil on my own car. It was as simple as unscrewing a drain plug in the oil pan, and removing the filter.
My understanding is that by law, the warranty cannot be voided if you show proof that the service was done.
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From: Sunshine State
2015 C300 RWD
My previous car was an ML63, and the local shop changed the oil and never mentioned any concerns about using an extractor. It's possible that they weren't doing it right.
It's been a long time since I changed the oil on my own car. It was as simple as unscrewing a drain plug in the oil pan, and removing the filter.
My understanding is that by law, the warranty cannot be voided if you show proof that the service was done.
It's been a long time since I changed the oil on my own car. It was as simple as unscrewing a drain plug in the oil pan, and removing the filter.
My understanding is that by law, the warranty cannot be voided if you show proof that the service was done.
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2015 C400
I drive a 2015 C400. I had my 20,000 ("B") service performed today at Seattle MB.
The total cost was $581.19.
Itemized as follows:
All filters and checks for B service: $220 labor, $134.07 parts
Renewing brake fluid: $132 labor, $19.21 parts
Shop Supplies used: $25
Tax was also included into my total at $50.91 but will vary depending on region. Sometimes shop supplies are included in labor costs as well but not in my case and generally not for dealership services.
The total cost was $581.19.
Itemized as follows:
All filters and checks for B service: $220 labor, $134.07 parts
Renewing brake fluid: $132 labor, $19.21 parts
Shop Supplies used: $25
Tax was also included into my total at $50.91 but will vary depending on region. Sometimes shop supplies are included in labor costs as well but not in my case and generally not for dealership services.
Last edited by Astigmatism; Jan 19, 2016 at 06:35 PM.
