Dealer pressuring me for Service B
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2017 AMG C43
Dealer pressuring me for Service B
My C43 coupe is exactly 2 years old.
It has 13,000 miles on it. I don't drive it much, I'm retired.
Had Service A at 9,000 miles.
Yet because the manual states I need brake fluid swapped at 2 years or 40,000 KM, whichever comes first, my dealer is strongly suggesting Service B at around $600.00 when I JUST HAD Service A done 4,000 miles ago.
Should I proceed? Seems way to early for this.
Thanks in advance!
It has 13,000 miles on it. I don't drive it much, I'm retired.
Had Service A at 9,000 miles.
Yet because the manual states I need brake fluid swapped at 2 years or 40,000 KM, whichever comes first, my dealer is strongly suggesting Service B at around $600.00 when I JUST HAD Service A done 4,000 miles ago.
Should I proceed? Seems way to early for this.
Thanks in advance!
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2019 AMG C43 Sedan
My C43 coupe is exactly 2 years old.
It has 13,000 miles on it. I don't drive it much, I'm retired.
Had Service A at 9,000 miles.
Yet because the manual states I need brake fluid swapped at 2 years or 40,000 KM, whichever comes first, my dealer is strongly suggesting Service B at around $600.00 when I JUST HAD Service A done 4,000 miles ago.
Should I proceed? Seems way to early for this.
Thanks in advance!
It has 13,000 miles on it. I don't drive it much, I'm retired.
Had Service A at 9,000 miles.
Yet because the manual states I need brake fluid swapped at 2 years or 40,000 KM, whichever comes first, my dealer is strongly suggesting Service B at around $600.00 when I JUST HAD Service A done 4,000 miles ago.
Should I proceed? Seems way to early for this.
Thanks in advance!
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A Benz and a BMW
My C43 coupe is exactly 2 years old.
It has 13,000 miles on it. I don't drive it much, I'm retired.
Had Service A at 9,000 miles.
Yet because the manual states I need brake fluid swapped at 2 years or 40,000 KM, whichever comes first, my dealer is strongly suggesting Service B at around $600.00 when I JUST HAD Service A done 4,000 miles ago.
Should I proceed? Seems way to early for this.
Thanks in advance!
It has 13,000 miles on it. I don't drive it much, I'm retired.
Had Service A at 9,000 miles.
Yet because the manual states I need brake fluid swapped at 2 years or 40,000 KM, whichever comes first, my dealer is strongly suggesting Service B at around $600.00 when I JUST HAD Service A done 4,000 miles ago.
Should I proceed? Seems way to early for this.
Thanks in advance!
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2019 C43 AMG, 2016 BMW M235xi (gone)
I'd do it. Even if you don't reach the mileage stated, it is good practice to have the car serviced and the oil changed every year. If the car is leased, you could also get charged at turn in for not following the maintenance schedule. I almost got dinged $750 from BMW on that with my current car that I am about the turn in, but they gave me to chance to bring the car up-to-date before turn in.
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5ilver-5urfer makes a valid point regarding lease vs. owning. You're somewhat bound by their schedule if leasing. If you own, do what you feel makes sense, within reason. I don't plan on changing brake fluid until 40k miles, regardless of time (granted I daily mine so I'm at 25k miles in just under two years). I'll tackle next Summer along with rotors.
For reference, next week I'm changing the brake fluid on our Land Rover for the first time at 60k miles. Pedal still feels like the day we bought it at 12k miles, but it's never been changed. Also rolled 40k miles of extremely spirited driving on my FRS without issue before replacing.
For reference, next week I'm changing the brake fluid on our Land Rover for the first time at 60k miles. Pedal still feels like the day we bought it at 12k miles, but it's never been changed. Also rolled 40k miles of extremely spirited driving on my FRS without issue before replacing.
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The bigger issue is if you go past the year on the oil change, in the rare case of engine trouble you may not be covered under warranty. The service schedule calls for 10,000 miles or 1 year, whichever comes first. Ignoring the time factor means you are not following the manufacturers service schedule, which would allow them to not cover related items under warranty.
It's obviously an individual choice but no chance I'm going to skip the oil change after a year while still in warranty.
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GLC43, GTI, X3, Mazda3
My C43 coupe is exactly 2 years old.
It has 13,000 miles on it. I don't drive it much, I'm retired.
Had Service A at 9,000 miles.
Yet because the manual states I need brake fluid swapped at 2 years or 40,000 KM, whichever comes first, my dealer is strongly suggesting Service B at around $600.00 when I JUST HAD Service A done 4,000 miles ago.
Should I proceed? Seems way to early for this.
Thanks in advance!
It has 13,000 miles on it. I don't drive it much, I'm retired.
Had Service A at 9,000 miles.
Yet because the manual states I need brake fluid swapped at 2 years or 40,000 KM, whichever comes first, my dealer is strongly suggesting Service B at around $600.00 when I JUST HAD Service A done 4,000 miles ago.
Should I proceed? Seems way to early for this.
Thanks in advance!
You could also see what the dealer would charge JUST to do the brake service...and do your oil change, elsewhere, depending on the pricing. Good luck!
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Also a good option. I'm a big supporter of DIY oil changes. Only the most basic technical knowledge is required to change the oil. If you can read and understand righty-tighty, lefty-loosey, you can change the oil on this car. Not comfortable with brake fluid, totally cool, but investigate with the dealer or an independent shop and keep the service receipt and you're all good.
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Also a good option. I'm a big supporter of DIY oil changes. Only the most basic technical knowledge is required to change the oil. If you can read and understand righty-tighty, lefty-loosey, you can change the oil on this car. Not comfortable with brake fluid, totally cool, but investigate with the dealer or an independent shop and keep the service receipt and you're all good.
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Sorry for off topic, OP, but RC do you drain or extract for your DIY oil changes? German car oil changes are pretty darn easy compared to others because of the filter on top...and would be that much easier with extraction. Just trying to decide if I should get an extractor or continue sliding under the vehicle to drain. Would save me about $150 on a Service A at my dealer to DIY, which I will def do out of warranty.
