hingkit

$500 - $650 is what I got estimated today ... Calgary, AB.

wpgfordguy

I have a service E due in 7K miles, how many pennies should I save?

Case1906

What, you take the wheel off, walk around the car and put it right back on where you took it off.....

lebreeze

Crap I have to get mine done too. I'm going to call the stealership tomorrow I bet it's going to be over 500 for sure.

Jon2007E63P30

Well, the computer thinks it will take 5 hours, but unless you know the specific items, it would be a guess.

C63newdude

Yeahh.. sure..shop around. What if you live in a place where the only dealer is like at 100 miles away. I am just saying. I only have one dealer in town and is very expensive, close to $600 for service B.

Some people are luckier than others, it comes down to how lucky you are to be near a dealer that charges you less, that is it, end of the history.

Vegas_AMG

Had my B-service done a few weeks ago, rip off. Told them I didn't want the new air filters, knocked off $120. So $265.

But 4 miles for a road test! My mileage upon arrival was 21.4, 22 mile highway drive, and when I picked it up it was 15.1, took it for a joyride???

Roswell

I have never driven my car in the rain... they are better not replacing my windshield wipers. The tire rotation is too funny... it just show this service B is a rip off.

Roswell

BTW, I have 4 000km on my car... and expect to have 6 000km (more or less) next spring for my service B... should I let them change my air filter? TIA

Jon2007E63P30

Gents,

I thought about ranting but decided to be "fatherly".

It would be my advice for the attentive owner to ignore the specific A through H of the indicator. Instead, read your service manual and use the computer as a gentle reminder. But never let it define for you the service you want done on the car. There are various services that are functions of time and mileage. Know what they are. YOU decide if you want the dealer to do all the checks on things like batteries and water drain openings and the lot.
So many of these things you can do yourself with no skill other than a set of eyes.
For instance, replacing rear tires is not in the service manual. Some of us on this forum get 6k out of the rears and some get 12K. YOU are the one paying attention. Just do it for all items on the car. Do you wait on the service indicator to tell you to wash your car? Nope. So don't use it for the other stuff.

How much is service B??? A lot more than an oil change and an air filter replacement, which is typically the meat of a service B.

motoman

Sickening charges...but look at the numbers for a minute. Oil is $8/qt, filter $15 . Labor on hydraulic hoist : 1/4 hr. Sub=$87 + (.25 x ? $125?) or $87+$31 for oil change. I have not yet done the cabin filter but ballpark $25 for filter + .5 labor=$87. All up expected B service : $200. Based upon (my)estimate shop rate + retail material costs.

Those obtaining B service @ $250-$300 may be dealing with "reasonable" figures. Indies should have much lower shop rate.

DIY'ers (me) must spend more time hoisting the fat (lovable) piggie up to access the drain etc. I will confess to extreme cost shock as a new M B owner.

Yuille36

I think that is all according to location...location. That they can justify some of these prices. In Northern VA, my dealer charges $120 for man-hour, other areas may charge more of less. But cost of living has something to do with it.

Quadcammer

guys, mb's must be some of the easiest cars in the world to perform routine maintenance on.

Air filters and oil changes are stupid easy and take practically no special tools. The rest is a simple look around, which I'm betting most dealers hardly do unless they can find something to charge you more for.

If you live near nj, I'll do a B service for you for $100 over the cost of parts.

c63insd

Dealership in San Diego just emailed me the following quote. I would be willing to pay $400 if it included rear diff (i have P30) and brake fluid change but judging from this quote it looks like its just lots of "inspecting"... I will probably end up taking it to an independent shop so I can make sure I am paying for actual service.

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Service B $400
*Engine oil and filter change with Premium Synthetic engine oil and Mercedes Benz specialized filter
*Inspect windshield wiper inserts
Ensure the parking brake, steering play, headlamps, and exterior headlamps, 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
*
***Menus are based on (but not identical to) Manufacturer's Suggested Maintenance***
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This sounds like a $400 oil change to me.

ELO168

My B serviced cost only $200.
Including brake flush

balthaser

I just found a MB service shop this week. The owner and the mechanics look like stand-up, no BS guys. B service costs around $200. Bye-bye dealers! I mean,,,stealers!

crazy1eye

$500.CDN is good... Here in Montreal, one dealer wanted $699 & another was $639

YellowJacket

My dealer in Miami quoted me $599! Anyone know any friendlier dealers in South Florida for service? Car only has 23k miles.

LFM_Vancouver

Was just quoted $610 in Vancouver for service B. Any dealers on here want to bid for my business? I'm willing to drive. Can I get this service done in Washington State even though I bought my car in Canada??? I can make it a shopping trip/service B

Pickles

I believe M.B. Service costs are on the high side, but not dramatically so....and sure, outside of a Dealer, & certainly by doing them yourself, it is going to be cheaper.....and I can understand the satisfaction one would get from doing the work yourself.
However, I prefer to have the Dealer do the work, I then have my Service book stamped by the Dealer...all M.B. authorized etc etc, ra ra ra,.....all that sort of stuff.....but that's me.
Cheers, Pickles.

r0me0x

What is the service schedule for the 63?

LFM_Vancouver

Can a Canadian bought C63 have service B done by an American dealership? Just found a sale at a dealer not too far from me in the US. It would make my service B less than half price.

Mort

I am doing my own so I don't know but don't see why not. Keep your receipts and make sure you complete and get credit for a full service B.