Excuse me, how much is a service B?
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Excuse me, how much is a service B?
400 dollars?????? 
What the hell is that for?!?
How much are you guys paying for service B recently? I go in thurs. for my first one...
What the hell is that for?!?
How much are you guys paying for service B recently? I go in thurs. for my first one...
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I paid $1800 for service B. Did it right when I got my car at Mercedes Benz of San Antonio. They replaced some stuff but I got totally ripped off. If you live in San Antonio don't ever go to that s**thole. Boerne is way better and they don't treat you like you sleep with their sister.
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As I stated before, service B is overated n overpriced... You don't really need to get the service B done.. If I were you, I would just do an oil change (they will inspect your car with an oil change) and cabin filter change..
Sevice B is just an overpriced oil change... They charge **** load of $ for inspection. Not worth it in my book.
Sevice B is just an overpriced oil change... They charge **** load of $ for inspection. Not worth it in my book.
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From: Buford, GA
2016 C63S,2013 C63 AMG Coupe, 2002 C32 AMG (gone but not forgotten)
Here's what it would cost if you did it yourself....
9 quarts Mobil1 0w40 =$50.00
1 MB Oil Filter =$25.00
Cabin Filter =$25.00
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Total =$100.00
Even if the dealer performed the work and charged you 1 hour of labor at $120.00 per hour, out-the-door price should be no more than $250 including tax.
A lot of Benz owners either are not phased by the cost or simply assume that owning a Benz means paying out exorbitant sums to local dealerships for simple work.
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Do It Yourself. It is the way to go. takes all 30minutes of your life and saves you $250 at least.
If you really have no idea how to do it PM me and I will direct you to MB certified shop that will do it for about $25 if you bring your own oil and filter.
Regards
Jack
If you really have no idea how to do it PM me and I will direct you to MB certified shop that will do it for about $25 if you bring your own oil and filter.
Regards
Jack
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A bit OT
Can anyone recommend an independent Mercedes service shop in Los Angeles area? My car is due for service B in 700 miles. The car has 70K miles now, will it need any major service? Thanks.
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Not sure, what does your service manual say? Read this https://mbworld.org/forums/attachmen...5&d=1196349964 oops, thats the approved service products.
Read the one below. It is for my E63, but it should be close.
Read the one below. It is for my E63, but it should be close.
Last edited by Jon2007E63P30; Jun 18, 2008 at 06:33 PM.
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2002 C32 1987 190E 2.3 334K miles and going
Service B
Yup, DIY is the way to go.
Mobil 1 8 x $6.00= $ 48.00
Fleece oil Filter = $14.00
Cabin Filter = $10.00
Labor charge for oil change at Wheelworks or equivalent: $19.00
Under $100.00!!
Mobil 1 8 x $6.00= $ 48.00
Fleece oil Filter = $14.00
Cabin Filter = $10.00
Labor charge for oil change at Wheelworks or equivalent: $19.00
Under $100.00!!
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LET C32 2002
Back to topic....guys look around your local area for shops or mechanics that can service your MB. Locally I have access to mechanics that give me great rates on Services. I paid as low as $215 parts and labor for Service B.
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Here is the even more funny part... They charge the same $400 for a service B on a C230 as a C32/C55 AMG.
Sidenote: Did anybody do research before they acquired their car on how much the servicing would cost?
I think you'll be screaming "bloody murder" and "highway robbery" when you have to replace your brakes, the damage is around $1500. Enjoy.
Sidenote: Did anybody do research before they acquired their car on how much the servicing would cost?
I think you'll be screaming "bloody murder" and "highway robbery" when you have to replace your brakes, the damage is around $1500. Enjoy.
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LET C32 2002
2. broken drivers side window up/down switch
3. trunk lock
Also included like 7 day rental payment.
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W203 C32 AMG, W124 E300D
Service A
- Change your vehicle's engine oil and filter
- Replace the dust filter in all SLK, CLK, C-Class and E-Class models
- Ensure the warning and indicator lamps, horn, windshield/headlamp wiper and washer systems, and seat belts are functioning correctly
- Inspect tires and check tire pressure (including spare)
- Inspect brake pad thickness and disc condition
- Check and correct all fluid levels
- Reset your vehicle's FSS counter
*Model year 1998 through 2006 vehicles are equipped with the Flexible Service System (FSS)
Also our complimentary dealer recommended multi-point vehicle inspection
$249.00 plus tax and hazardous waste fees (V12 and AMG not included)
Service B
- Change your vehicle's engine oil and filter
- Replace the dust filter in all SLK, CLK, C-Class and E-Class models,and in S-Class and SL-Class models without the active charcoal filter
- Replace windshield wiper inserts
- Inspect and rotate tires
- Lubricate and inspect throttle linkage
- Ensure the parking brake, steering play, headlamps and exterior lamps,warning and indicator lamps, horn,
windshield/headlamp wiper and washer systems, seat belts, and backrest lock (S-Class only) are functioning correctly
- Inspect tires and check tire pressure (including spare)
- Inspect brake pad thickness and disc condition
- Inspect front axle ball joints and Poly-V-belt
- Check and correct all fluid levels
- Reset your vehicle's FSS counter
*Model year 1998 through 2006 vehicles are equipped with the Flexible Service System (FSS)
Also our complimentary dealer recommended multi-point vehicle inspection
$449.00 plus tax and hazardous waste fees (V12 and AMG not included)
Complete rip off? YES!
Change the oil yourself, and do the "inspection" yourself and youll save a whole lotta money! If you as lucky as i am my independent Mercedes mechanic resets the FSS for me for free.
- Change your vehicle's engine oil and filter
- Replace the dust filter in all SLK, CLK, C-Class and E-Class models
- Ensure the warning and indicator lamps, horn, windshield/headlamp wiper and washer systems, and seat belts are functioning correctly
- Inspect tires and check tire pressure (including spare)
- Inspect brake pad thickness and disc condition
- Check and correct all fluid levels
- Reset your vehicle's FSS counter
*Model year 1998 through 2006 vehicles are equipped with the Flexible Service System (FSS)
Also our complimentary dealer recommended multi-point vehicle inspection
$249.00 plus tax and hazardous waste fees (V12 and AMG not included)
Service B
- Change your vehicle's engine oil and filter
- Replace the dust filter in all SLK, CLK, C-Class and E-Class models,and in S-Class and SL-Class models without the active charcoal filter
- Replace windshield wiper inserts
- Inspect and rotate tires
- Lubricate and inspect throttle linkage
- Ensure the parking brake, steering play, headlamps and exterior lamps,warning and indicator lamps, horn,
windshield/headlamp wiper and washer systems, seat belts, and backrest lock (S-Class only) are functioning correctly
- Inspect tires and check tire pressure (including spare)
- Inspect brake pad thickness and disc condition
- Inspect front axle ball joints and Poly-V-belt
- Check and correct all fluid levels
- Reset your vehicle's FSS counter
*Model year 1998 through 2006 vehicles are equipped with the Flexible Service System (FSS)
Also our complimentary dealer recommended multi-point vehicle inspection
$449.00 plus tax and hazardous waste fees (V12 and AMG not included)
Complete rip off? YES!
Change the oil yourself, and do the "inspection" yourself and youll save a whole lotta money! If you as lucky as i am my independent Mercedes mechanic resets the FSS for me for free.
Last edited by greasybenz; Jun 20, 2008 at 01:06 PM.
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2002 S500
When I heard the price for a service B, I asked what it was for and when they told me I realized that I do most of those things on a Sunday when I wash my car. If you are not replacing the brake rotors, then the brakes are really easy to change, take all of 1/2 hr to do both sides. I agree with everyone else, take it to a local shop for the oil change, when the brakes need to be replaced the warning light will show and the sensors cost $6.
Why should i pay someone $400 to tell me that i did a good job on Sunday.
Why should i pay someone $400 to tell me that i did a good job on Sunday.
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07 E550, 02 C32, 91 300E
Service A
- Change your vehicle's engine oil and filter
- Replace the dust filter in all SLK, CLK, C-Class and E-Class models
- Ensure the warning and indicator lamps, horn, windshield/headlamp wiper and washer systems, and seat belts are functioning correctly
- Inspect tires and check tire pressure (including spare)
- Inspect brake pad thickness and disc condition
- Check and correct all fluid levels
- Reset your vehicle's FSS counter
*Model year 1998 through 2006 vehicles are equipped with the Flexible Service System (FSS)
Also our complimentary dealer recommended multi-point vehicle inspection
$249.00 plus tax and hazardous waste fees (V12 and AMG not included)
Service B
- Change your vehicle's engine oil and filter
- Replace the dust filter in all SLK, CLK, C-Class and E-Class models,and in S-Class and SL-Class models without the active charcoal filter
- Replace windshield wiper inserts
- Inspect and rotate tires
- Lubricate and inspect throttle linkage
- Ensure the parking brake, steering play, headlamps and exterior lamps,warning and indicator lamps, horn,
windshield/headlamp wiper and washer systems, seat belts, and backrest lock (S-Class only) are functioning correctly
- Inspect tires and check tire pressure (including spare)
- Inspect brake pad thickness and disc condition
- Inspect front axle ball joints and Poly-V-belt
- Check and correct all fluid levels
- Reset your vehicle's FSS counter
*Model year 1998 through 2006 vehicles are equipped with the Flexible Service System (FSS)
Also our complimentary dealer recommended multi-point vehicle inspection
$449.00 plus tax and hazardous waste fees (V12 and AMG not included)
Complete rip off? YES!
Change the oil yourself, and do the "inspection" yourself and youll save a whole lotta money! If you as lucky as i am my independent Mercedes mechanic resets the FSS for me for free.
- Change your vehicle's engine oil and filter
- Replace the dust filter in all SLK, CLK, C-Class and E-Class models
- Ensure the warning and indicator lamps, horn, windshield/headlamp wiper and washer systems, and seat belts are functioning correctly
- Inspect tires and check tire pressure (including spare)
- Inspect brake pad thickness and disc condition
- Check and correct all fluid levels
- Reset your vehicle's FSS counter
*Model year 1998 through 2006 vehicles are equipped with the Flexible Service System (FSS)
Also our complimentary dealer recommended multi-point vehicle inspection
$249.00 plus tax and hazardous waste fees (V12 and AMG not included)
Service B
- Change your vehicle's engine oil and filter
- Replace the dust filter in all SLK, CLK, C-Class and E-Class models,and in S-Class and SL-Class models without the active charcoal filter
- Replace windshield wiper inserts
- Inspect and rotate tires
- Lubricate and inspect throttle linkage
- Ensure the parking brake, steering play, headlamps and exterior lamps,warning and indicator lamps, horn,
windshield/headlamp wiper and washer systems, seat belts, and backrest lock (S-Class only) are functioning correctly
- Inspect tires and check tire pressure (including spare)
- Inspect brake pad thickness and disc condition
- Inspect front axle ball joints and Poly-V-belt
- Check and correct all fluid levels
- Reset your vehicle's FSS counter
*Model year 1998 through 2006 vehicles are equipped with the Flexible Service System (FSS)
Also our complimentary dealer recommended multi-point vehicle inspection
$449.00 plus tax and hazardous waste fees (V12 and AMG not included)
Complete rip off? YES!
Change the oil yourself, and do the "inspection" yourself and youll save a whole lotta money! If you as lucky as i am my independent Mercedes mechanic resets the FSS for me for free.
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B service is BS, even if you take it to the delaer you think they really do what they are suppose to be doing? As far as resetting the service interval...
I beleive it's: turn key to position two, scroll through the screen with the left buttons on your steering wheel (I beleive it's the "page buttons") 'till you get to "A service due now" or "B service due now" and then press and hold the "reset" button on the left of the instrument cluster. It will ask you "are you sure you want to reset?" just press the reset button again and then it should say "A service due in 10000 miles" or "B service due in 10000 miles"
If you forget, just call up your dealer and ask to speak to service and they should be able to give you the steps I just gave you unless you get some idiot who says that it can't be done and you need to bring you car in since it resets via computer, BS.
I beleive it's: turn key to position two, scroll through the screen with the left buttons on your steering wheel (I beleive it's the "page buttons") 'till you get to "A service due now" or "B service due now" and then press and hold the "reset" button on the left of the instrument cluster. It will ask you "are you sure you want to reset?" just press the reset button again and then it should say "A service due in 10000 miles" or "B service due in 10000 miles"
If you forget, just call up your dealer and ask to speak to service and they should be able to give you the steps I just gave you unless you get some idiot who says that it can't be done and you need to bring you car in since it resets via computer, BS.
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B service is BS, even if you take it to the delaer you think they really do what they are suppose to be doing? As far as resetting the service interval...
I beleive it's: turn key to position two, scroll through the screen with the left buttons on your steering wheel (I beleive it's the "page buttons") 'till you get to "A service due now" or "B service due now" and then press and hold the "reset" button on the left of the instrument cluster. It will ask you "are you sure you want to reset?" just press the reset button again and then it should say "A service due in 10000 miles" or "B service due in 10000 miles"
If you forget, just call up your dealer and ask to speak to service and they should be able to give you the steps I just gave you unless you get some idiot who says that it can't be done and you need to bring you car in since it resets via computer, BS.
I beleive it's: turn key to position two, scroll through the screen with the left buttons on your steering wheel (I beleive it's the "page buttons") 'till you get to "A service due now" or "B service due now" and then press and hold the "reset" button on the left of the instrument cluster. It will ask you "are you sure you want to reset?" just press the reset button again and then it should say "A service due in 10000 miles" or "B service due in 10000 miles"
If you forget, just call up your dealer and ask to speak to service and they should be able to give you the steps I just gave you unless you get some idiot who says that it can't be done and you need to bring you car in since it resets via computer, BS.
