Mercedes Dealership Rip-off?
11-25-2008, 03:18 PM
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Mercedes Dealership Rip-off?
Are these prices reasonable? Everything includes install. My car is at the MB Dealership right now. The first thing I need is the motor mounts done. Should I let them do it?
Motor Mounts installed $830.00
Valve Cover gaskets $600.00
Intake hoses $160.00
Spark Plugs & Wires $1160.00
12 Wires @ $39.00 $468.00
12 Plugs @ $15.00 $180.00
$512.00 in labor
$648.00 in parts
Trans Flush $360.00
Fuel Filter $330.00
Air filter $70.00
Total $3,510.00
Motor Mounts installed $830.00
Valve Cover gaskets $600.00
Intake hoses $160.00
Spark Plugs & Wires $1160.00
12 Wires @ $39.00 $468.00
12 Plugs @ $15.00 $180.00
$512.00 in labor
$648.00 in parts
Trans Flush $360.00
Fuel Filter $330.00
Air filter $70.00
Total $3,510.00
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11-25-2008, 03:52 PM
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I needed almost the exact same list of work done on my car. Mu local MB dealer here in Maryland quoted me the following (parts and labor)
Replace left engine Mount = $567.95
Replace Spark plugs (only plugs) = $601.16
Replace Front wheel bearings = $725.20
Reseal Rear Diff = $741.50
Transmission Service (with gasket/ connector) = $532.78
Doesnt sound like your dealer is any worse than mine.... which is why most of us try to stay clear of them at all costs....
Replace left engine Mount = $567.95
Replace Spark plugs (only plugs) = $601.16
Replace Front wheel bearings = $725.20
Reseal Rear Diff = $741.50
Transmission Service (with gasket/ connector) = $532.78
Doesnt sound like your dealer is any worse than mine.... which is why most of us try to stay clear of them at all costs....
11-25-2008, 05:18 PM
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I needed almost the exact same list of work done on my car. Mu local MB dealer here in Maryland quoted me the following (parts and labor)
Replace left engine Mount = $567.95
Replace Spark plugs (only plugs) = $601.16
Replace Front wheel bearings = $725.20
Reseal Rear Diff = $741.50
Transmission Service (with gasket/ connector) = $532.78
Doesnt sound like your dealer is any worse than mine.... which is why most of us try to stay clear of them at all costs....
Replace left engine Mount = $567.95
Replace Spark plugs (only plugs) = $601.16
Replace Front wheel bearings = $725.20
Reseal Rear Diff = $741.50
Transmission Service (with gasket/ connector) = $532.78
Doesnt sound like your dealer is any worse than mine.... which is why most of us try to stay clear of them at all costs....
11-25-2008, 11:22 PM
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Are these prices reasonable? Everything includes install. My car is at the MB Dealership right now. The first thing I need is the motor mounts done. Should I let them do it?
Motor Mounts installed $830.00
Valve Cover gaskets $600.00
Intake hoses $160.00
Spark Plugs & Wires $1160.00
12 Wires @ $39.00 $468.00
12 Plugs @ $15.00 $180.00
$512.00 in labor
$648.00 in parts
Trans Flush $360.00
Fuel Filter $330.00
Air filter $70.00
Total $3,510.00
Motor Mounts installed $830.00
Valve Cover gaskets $600.00
Intake hoses $160.00
Spark Plugs & Wires $1160.00
12 Wires @ $39.00 $468.00
12 Plugs @ $15.00 $180.00
$512.00 in labor
$648.00 in parts
Trans Flush $360.00
Fuel Filter $330.00
Air filter $70.00
Total $3,510.00
paid 100+change for all 16 plugs (NGK iridium plugs)
Air filter is a 15 minute job! and the filter costs way less than 70 bucks if you go with stock oem type filters from autozone, pep boys etc.
Fuel Filter - We have how to's on that and the to reach the fuel filter just remove two screws on a plastic panel and your basically half way there.
I would have a trans flush done by a recommended indie shop. spark plug wires are a cinch as well. Please tell me your in the NYC area and pay me to do this for you haha
all the best
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11-25-2008, 11:36 PM
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2002 CLK55 AMG cabriolet
Spark Plugs & Wires $1160.00 - very high. spend a day in the garage and do it yourself for $100.
Trans Flush of $360.00 - very high. I paid $210 at MB dealership
Fuel Filter $330.00 - high. Part costs $30 and 2 hours worth of labor
Air filter $70.00 - high. $20 worth of parts and 20 min worth of labor.
Nobody is saying you shouldn't get the maintainence, your just getting scammed on price.
Trans Flush of $360.00 - very high. I paid $210 at MB dealership
Fuel Filter $330.00 - high. Part costs $30 and 2 hours worth of labor
Air filter $70.00 - high. $20 worth of parts and 20 min worth of labor.
Nobody is saying you shouldn't get the maintainence, your just getting scammed on price.
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11-26-2008, 12:09 AM
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are times this hard where dealerships rip off their customers this bad?
the parts that you listed would cost about 800 max off an online source. the rest is pure labor profit.
the parts that you listed would cost about 800 max off an online source. the rest is pure labor profit.
11-26-2008, 01:45 AM
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Why are are they recommending plug wires? Are the originals bad? If not, I'd leave the originals in place.
Are both valve cover gaskets leaking? If not, why are they doing both?
Motor mounts on a 320 are $105 each, so they're charging $600 for labor. What's the book time on motor mounts?
List on a dealer fuel filter is $125. They're charging over $200 for the install. I doubt it books for over an hour, so I wonder why they're marking up the labor.
That's the right price on a "flush". It's a little high for a 4 quart transmission fluid change. You may want to confirm which service they're doing.
Basically, they're charging you at or above rate for each "individual" service. These services should be bundled and at a discount. I have serious doubts that all the work is necessary. Then again, I've never seen the car. I'd tell them "no" and ask how much for the work with an MBCA discount. If they pretend not to give Mercedes-Benz Club of America discounts, just tell them "no". They'll call back with a lower price. If they do, you can join MBCA and enjoy an enormous discount. If they don't, you can join MBCA, get on their website, and find a recommended Indy for your area. You may want to at least get pricing from the recommended Indy in your area. That $45 MBCA annual fee make knock $1K off your bill.
Are both valve cover gaskets leaking? If not, why are they doing both?
Motor mounts on a 320 are $105 each, so they're charging $600 for labor. What's the book time on motor mounts?
List on a dealer fuel filter is $125. They're charging over $200 for the install. I doubt it books for over an hour, so I wonder why they're marking up the labor.
That's the right price on a "flush". It's a little high for a 4 quart transmission fluid change. You may want to confirm which service they're doing.
Basically, they're charging you at or above rate for each "individual" service. These services should be bundled and at a discount. I have serious doubts that all the work is necessary. Then again, I've never seen the car. I'd tell them "no" and ask how much for the work with an MBCA discount. If they pretend not to give Mercedes-Benz Club of America discounts, just tell them "no". They'll call back with a lower price. If they do, you can join MBCA and enjoy an enormous discount. If they don't, you can join MBCA, get on their website, and find a recommended Indy for your area. You may want to at least get pricing from the recommended Indy in your area. That $45 MBCA annual fee make knock $1K off your bill.
11-26-2008, 09:23 AM
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Wow.... sounds like I'm getting ripped off a little.... thanks for everyone's opinion/facts. I will be picking my car up today. I want to wait and respond to your question's Marcus until I see my paper work and actually talk to them in person. I need to join that membership. I think I will do that today. Thanks again.
