Dealer Prices
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From: Baltimore, Md
2016 C450 AMG
Dealer Prices
Ok, I'm curious how badly my local Maryland MB dealer is trying to rip me off. I know indy shops are cheaper, but does anyone have any idea if these prices are reasonable even for the dealer? Prices are parts and labor:
Front Wheel Bearings $750.00
Transmission Service $525.00
Repair leaking rear diff $750.00
I feel like I have read on here people getting this type of work done for much cheaper even at the dealer...
Front Wheel Bearings $750.00
Transmission Service $525.00
Repair leaking rear diff $750.00
I feel like I have read on here people getting this type of work done for much cheaper even at the dealer...
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2000 CLK430
All these things can be done on your own for very little money!!! You will need jack stands and a jack but they can be bought as a combo for cheap.
The rear diff takes a bit of muscle to handle when taking it off and putting it back on but its worth the money saved. The only thing that you will have to buy for this is the special sealant that MB uses (one tube) and the synthetic rear diff fluid that they sell as well. 8o bucks MAX i think.
The rear diff takes a bit of muscle to handle when taking it off and putting it back on but its worth the money saved. The only thing that you will have to buy for this is the special sealant that MB uses (one tube) and the synthetic rear diff fluid that they sell as well. 8o bucks MAX i think.
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go to mars auto group in northern va, bout an hour away from you, im close to baltimore too. I take both my cars there and he does a super job, like i said before he worked at american service center for ten years, he has an Masters in business, and his whole team is friendly and very helpful. He does transmission services from 99 to 139, and all his prices are half of wot the dealer charges. check out his site marsautogroup.com and call him. i speak so good on him bc he is so honest and truthful and i believe in it. Tell him omar referred you.
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go to mars auto group in northern va, bout an hour away from you, im close to baltimore too. I take both my cars there and he does a super job, like i said before he worked at american service center for ten years, he has an Masters in business, and his whole team is friendly and very helpful. He does transmission services from 99 to 139, and all his prices are half of wot the dealer charges. check out his site marsautogroup.com and call him. i speak so good on him bc he is so honest and truthful and i believe in it. Tell him omar referred you.
Thats a good price on the transmission with filter and fluid!! Hell I would have taken it in at that price and saved time myself!
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yea i know, i did the full service on my car transmission service, power steering flush, oil change, fuel induction service, coolant flush. i did the transmission flush on my 208 it shifts way better
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Ok, I'm curious how badly my local Maryland MB dealer is trying to rip me off. I know indy shops are cheaper, but does anyone have any idea if these prices are reasonable even for the dealer? Prices are parts and labor:
Front Wheel Bearings $750.00
Transmission Service $525.00
Repair leaking rear diff $750.00
I feel like I have read on here people getting this type of work done for much cheaper even at the dealer...
Front Wheel Bearings $750.00
Transmission Service $525.00
Repair leaking rear diff $750.00
I feel like I have read on here people getting this type of work done for much cheaper even at the dealer...
- Two seal rings. Part number 025-997-26-47 at $4.90 each
- 1 tube of sealant. Part number 003-989-98-20-10 at $20
Personally, I'd shop the work. Aside from the other prices, I've done wheel bearings. Two kits are $50, and with the car on the rack it can be done in 90 minutes by a slow worker. If you needed a steering knuckle, that would be a different story (knuckles list at $550 per side).
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$788.00 to reseal differential here in Tampa dealership.
Breakdown:
MBN 024 997 99 47 64 1 Seal Ring 8.78
MBN 025 997 26 47 2 Seal Rings 10.92
MBN 000 989 28 03 2 Hypoid Gear 44.86
010 Brakokleeno 2 Brake Cleaner 8.10
MBN 003 989 98 20 10 Sealant 22.43
MBN 001 990 71 12 Screw 2.34
SPO 001 990 71 12 6 Screw 14.04
Customer Screw 00.00
Total Parts 111.47
Labor 676.67
Total 788.14
Oh, almost forgot... KY for customer free!!!
Breakdown:
MBN 024 997 99 47 64 1 Seal Ring 8.78
MBN 025 997 26 47 2 Seal Rings 10.92
MBN 000 989 28 03 2 Hypoid Gear 44.86
010 Brakokleeno 2 Brake Cleaner 8.10
MBN 003 989 98 20 10 Sealant 22.43
MBN 001 990 71 12 Screw 2.34
SPO 001 990 71 12 6 Screw 14.04
Customer Screw 00.00
Total Parts 111.47
Labor 676.67
Total 788.14
Oh, almost forgot... KY for customer free!!!
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From: Baltimore, Md
2016 C450 AMG
Wow! They definately sound much cheaper....but are they using MB fluids? How can they charge $150 for the transmission service when I thought just the fluid cost that much???
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everything is mercedes, like i said he worked for mercedes for 10 years and has a MBA. go to his shop you'll see all his certificates. He is basically the dealer w/o the dealer prices. Talk to MAR he'll sort you out properly. his number is 703 863 5853, tell him omar refferred you
