Service Indicator
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Service Indicator
I dropped my GL off at the dealership last week for some body repairs (some idiot backed into me & I needed a new bumper and a rock decided to grace itself across my hood, so that also had to be repaired). I picked up the GL today from the dealership (they brought it around & left the engine running) and we went to dinner. When I turned the GL back on, the "Service B in 22 days" indicator was on 
I haven't had Service A done yet! I've only had the GL since April and it has 6925 miles on it.
Any idea why the Service B indicator is on? It comes on every time I start up the car. I have an appointment this Saturday for a tire rotation at the dealership but was hoping somebody on here would know what was going on. I don't want the dealership to give me a line of bull...not that a dealership would do that
I haven't had Service A done yet! I've only had the GL since April and it has 6925 miles on it.Any idea why the Service B indicator is on? It comes on every time I start up the car. I have an appointment this Saturday for a tire rotation at the dealership but was hoping somebody on here would know what was going on. I don't want the dealership to give me a line of bull...not that a dealership would do that
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I dropped my GL off at the dealership last week for some body repairs (some idiot backed into me & I needed a new bumper and a rock decided to grace itself across my hood, so that also had to be repaired). I picked up the GL today from the dealership (they brought it around & left the engine running) and we went to dinner. When I turned the GL back on, the "Service B in 22 days" indicator was on I haven't had Service A done yet! I've only had the GL since April and it has 6925 miles on it.
Any idea why the Service B indicator is on? It comes on every time I start up the car. I have an appointment this Saturday for a tire rotation at the dealership but was hoping somebody on here would know what was going on. I don't want the dealership to give me a line of bull...not that a dealership would do that
I haven't had Service A done yet! I've only had the GL since April and it has 6925 miles on it.Any idea why the Service B indicator is on? It comes on every time I start up the car. I have an appointment this Saturday for a tire rotation at the dealership but was hoping somebody on here would know what was going on. I don't want the dealership to give me a line of bull...not that a dealership would do that
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My GL with 10k just called for service B, a quick call to the dealer gave me a $450 estimate to which I said "no thank you" since it is only a brake fluid flush, tire rotation and a oil change with the rest being inspections. It took me a littlle more than a hour to do it myself.
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Originally Posted by LDH
My GL with 10k just called for service B, a quick call to the dealer gave me a $450 estimate to which I said "no thank you" since it is only a brake fluid flush, tire rotation and a oil change with the rest being inspections. It took me a littlle more than a hour to do it myself.
Also, not sure where in CA you are but in LA, dealers are falling over each other cutting A & B costs. Last I checked A was costing around 200 bucks and B was around 300 bucks.
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I just got an e-mail from my dealership with a coupon for $199 for A and $299 for B service. Unfortunately, the coupons expire Sept. 4 and I won't be ready for A service that soon.
Good to know, Nish, that they are being competitive. I'll definitely drive a bit to save $100. I have no loyalty to the Valencia dealership -- they're just the closest one.
Good to know, Nish, that they are being competitive. I'll definitely drive a bit to save $100. I have no loyalty to the Valencia dealership -- they're just the closest one.
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Originally Posted by Newbie_2_MB
I'll definitely drive a bit to save $100.
I really like Penske better than Calabasas or Encino. Haven't tried the 1000 Oaks dealer's service but their sales was a joke. I have heard good things about Valencia and they were good in one interaction that I had with them.
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My GL with 10k just called for service B, a quick call to the dealer gave me a $450 estimate to which I said "no thank you" since it is only a brake fluid flush, tire rotation and a oil change with the rest being inspections. It took me a littlle more than a hour to do it myself.
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Had Service A with a tire rotation yesterday for $285 including tax and environmental fees. Thought that was a bit high, especially since NJ got his done so much more cheaply in his S550. The oil filter was $24.95! I am captive here in Chattanooga and can't really shop dealers. I am not really complaining too much, however, because I love the truck and $300 - 400 every 10K miles is not unreasonable on a $70K vehicle. The local dealer is very nice and they do quick work. It is better to keep as much money in your hometown as you can, IMHO.
