Service B at MY dealer?? LOL!!
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well it isn't the cheapest......but I've heard and read many stories and tales of the overcharged tendencies dealers have...... well, this isn't any different: service B (at my dealer)......gets you an oil change, an air filter, and a brake flush (if that's even needed) and the other 'checklist' of items for a mere 499.95!:naughty: and that's for a regular one! Add 210 for a diesel fuel filter, and up to 315 for diesel ad-blue! So how about that?? In light of these prices I have settled on an excellent indy shop for my service B (20K miles) for 550.:D At less than half that price.......and HAPPY to pay that you know? B - SERVICE $219 Correct Fluid Levels Inspect Tires Set Pressures Change Oil and Filter Check Wipers, Lights, Spare Inspect Brakes Reset Service Counter Replace Dust Filter Load Test and service Battery Inspect Suspension & Steering Rear Differential Interior Function Check Tire Rotation Short Test Function Test Parking Brake Lubricate Sunroof Check Engine Mounts Check Drive-train Check Antifreeze corrosion protection Inspect Belts & Hoses Inspect major components for leaks |
Smart move. I did the same thing ...
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Got a topnotch Indi in my area I found 4 yrs ago,,,does the same thing for 40 % off the dealers price,,same work,,better care and more personalized svce..:y
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personalized service is right!!:bow:
I always knew the dealer would be more but wow! it isn't like I'm cheap, at least IMO, haha, I want to do the best thing for my car you know? but being gouged isn't my idea of a good one:rolf: |
$315 for adblue :) It's like topping off your oil....and you can buy the stuff at a VW dealer, walmart or a truck stop for $5 a gallon and the most you should need every 10K is 8 gallons.
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Originally Posted by hyperion667
(Post 4939378)
personalized service is right!!:bow:
I always knew the dealer would be more but wow! it isn't like I'm cheap, at least IMO, haha, I want to do the best thing for my car you know? but being gouged isn't my idea of a good one:rolf: |
An indy shop is a must have
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That's robbery. Funny thing is morons pay it all day long!
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Good move. Dealer prices are no-deals.
I'll only get Warranty work done by them, and will ONLY get Services done if I have a Coupon (which is generally easy to get in my area it seems). I'm done getting price gouged after they took me to town and left me butt a$$ naked with my old '06 E350's Service. |
$499?? wow, glad I prepaid my service A, B & A for $600
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yeah, it's a not a suprise, but I thought I'd share with everyone.....
someone is always whinning about the service costs...... but not everyone is resourceful I guess...... the people who pay the dealer prices? Do they deserve it? If we could only help educate people, and screw the dealers back by removing much needed shop work from their hands.......... |
getting close to service time for me, I'd sure like to find a good indy shop in my area...
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Originally Posted by Ctrl+alt+Elite
(Post 4940539)
getting close to service time for me, I'd sure like to find a good indy shop in my area...
I have a slew of personality tests and a few other tricks to gain hidden information from humans:naughty:without them knowing it of course:D |
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Originally Posted by hyperion667
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I have a slew of personality tests and a few other tricks to gain hidden information from humans:naughty:without them knowing it of course:D
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I'd do the brake fluid as well.Brake fluid absorbs moisture over time...it has a very finite lifespan.And as for AdBlue...about $30 and 10 minutes of your day will allow even the most clueless driveway "mechanic" to refill it on his own.
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Originally Posted by listerone
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I'd do the brake fluid as well.Brake fluid absorbs moisture over time...it has a very finite lifespan.And as for AdBlue...about $30 and 10 minutes of your day will allow even the most clueless driveway "mechanic" to refill it on his own.
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I'm approaching 40k. I need to locate one in my area. I also think that you'll develope a more personal relationship going to a indy shop.
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When I bought my E550 I got the "service plan" that covers all required and recommended maintenance. I paid 1985 for it which was like 50 off what they quoted me (thanks to that cali dealership). I figure that should pay for itself and plan on keeping my receipts to see if I made a smart choice or not.
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Wow thats not surprising from the dealers. I'm glad I got service included in my lease deal.
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has anyone ever asked discounts from the service adviser? i know most of us don't like to do it because of the ego thing but every penny counts in this kind of economy nowadays. i haven't tried in the mb dealer yet but i did when i was in the bmw dealer. the service adviser did give me a pretty good discount which i forgot how many perfect but at least 20-30% off.
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yes! I always ask, and am not worried about looking thrifty you know?
it's being a smart consumer if you ask me, no harm in asking! |
Originally Posted by hyperion667
(Post 4970233)
yes! I always ask, and am not worried about looking thrifty you know?
it's being a smart consumer if you ask me, no harm in asking! |
Originally Posted by stemags
(Post 4939359)
Got a topnotch Indi in my area I found 4 yrs ago,,,does the same thing for 40 % off the dealers price,,same work,,better care and more personalized svce..:y
Indy in Sarasota |
Originally Posted by BM2BZ
(Post 4970358)
but they didn't give you a penny off :confused:? that's lame :smash:.
haha, whatever you know? I just got a service reminder email from them too for B service, it's always a pleasure to tell them that I had it done elsewhere! LOL |
Originally Posted by hyperion667
(Post 4970833)
they have, and the pro shop(boutique) used to match prices I'd find online, but they won't do THAT anymore either........
haha, whatever you know? I just got a service reminder email from them too for B service, it's always a pleasure to tell them that I had it done elsewhere! LOL |
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