very scary,
This is part of a post today on another mb forum.Once again my adage holds true,"run don't walk to the nearest exit at the dealer."
this is for a E430
E430.....44,000 miles.......bought it with 19,000 miles 2 years ago

Just had service B and it was $500 flat rate + $136 for air filter + $90 for brake fluid + $220 for rear brake pad

Wanted an additional $240 for fuel filter + $635 for spark plugs + $80 for coolant flush (we said no to these items)

This is my first and only MB.....this seems ridiculous. Am I crazy or is this normal pricing????


Ripley's believe it or not. Needs to put this one in the book!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ohlord
"GOT CODES?"

 

There are 16 sparkplugs but the change interval is 100K miles.

Sorry to hear of yet another bad dealer.

It's the major reason for all the "quality" problems suffered by Mercedes, i.e. it's not the cars themselves.

 

I have never taken any MB back to the dealer once the warranty runs out...Luckily, I found a independent MB mechanic that is affordable and actually tries to fix things rather than replace parts.

With my current car, I still have a year left on the free maintenance and warranty, but after that I'm headed straight to my independent MB mechanic and investing in a aftermarket warranty.

Sorry to hear the price gouging that they experienced...

 

hmm 600+ for spark plugs. HMMMMMMM At that rate, it should be what one grand for a ac recharge. comon, take it to an indi shop and pay 400 for everything. plugs are cheap 7 bucks for NGK's

 

$136 for an air filter?? I got a MANN somewhere online for like $20 or less.

Sugar Honey Ice Tea!!

 

that when i pointed out that post,it would bring out some comments,thought that in the future someone might see it and avoid being another victim.Can you even believe it,a plug change at 44000 miles,and Tommygunn ,ngk oem single L plugs that most closely match the bosch platin as they were called 8 years ago are $2.79 at my local Schucks auto parts,so even more can be saved,but $40 per plug R/R that's insane.Run,Run,Run..........
ohlord
"GOT CODES?"

 

Good thing that i read this ----my service light turned on just 2 days ago---service in 1100 miles...and i was thinking of going to the dealer so they can just check everything out. Can i go there, have them give me a list of things needed to be done, and do it somewhere else, or does that cost something too?

OHLORD:: can u check and answer my thread from yesterday?

 

should bookmark this link for a fun list of checks and maint issues at service time,
http://www.edmunds.com/maintenance/maintenance.do
just take the labor and prices with a grain of salt,seems they are 1990 prices not 2007.......
You can do the service yourself,have tools?A set of tools at costco is about all you need to do most maint jobs on the E series,other special tools i.e. torx with security ends are avail at schucks etc. they are the ones with the hollow out tips.A must in my book is the 17mm offset wrench for the plugs,but you can use a long 5/8.Most of the items and such are check this,check that,which any good car owner should be doing anyway.Parts,filters etc.order on line from autohausaz.com germanstar.net.Look up posts on maint jobs here or over on the diy section of benzworld.org w210 forum,several members have done write ups or pictorials of almost every job you can think of.These cars almost diagnose themselves,you dig for the answer, from the codes or the clues,get the parts and fix the issue.
ohlord
"GOT CODES?"
If you aren't the diy type ask around for a good indie benz shop in your area someone here probably knows of one they like.

 

thnax again, will do