sam9187

Is the prepaid maintenance and the Tire/Wheel Warranty refundable upon the sale of the vehicle?

I know the extended warranty is but am wondering about prepaid maintenance and Tire/Wheel.

fabbrisd1

Prepaid maintenance is not refundable and not transferable - if you have not purchased yet - best value purchase a 3-pack AFTER original 10K service.

3-pack at time of service is A-B-A - when purchased AFTER 10K service - same package/same price is B-A-B - more bang for the buck !

hubert

Can you explain? So I should wait till 10k to purchase the pre paid maintenance?
Thank You

fabbrisd1

It depends on your planned ownership life - based on gasser - if you plan to own for 40K miles/4yrs or more.

if you plan to own 20K miles - buy prepaid 2 pack at time of purchase.
If you plan to own 30K miles - buy prepaid 3 pack at time of purchase.
If you plan to own 40K miles - buy prepaid 3 pack AFTER 1st 10K service
If you plan to own 50K miles or more - my recommendation buy 3-pack AFTER 1st 10K service, then decide what is best strategy before 50K service based on your updated ownership plan at that time

Keep the beat !

JimBarnhart

I have a diesel, but did buy the prepaid maintenance after the 1st service. It's a better deal.

I also know it's not refundable/transferable because I was looking to trade my GL350 for a GL450/GL550 this summer.

doctorG

Fab, Does this hold true for the diesels as well?

Have a 2014 GL350 and coming up on the first service soon. Need to decide whether to purchase the prepaid now or wait until after the 10k service. We intend on keeping the car for at least 5 years (~50k miles).

Thanks!

JimBarnhart

Yes, it holds for diesels as well. Here's the way I think about it. The most expensive service is the 40K service - your 4th service on the vehicle.

You can only buy 2 packs or 3 packs of prepaid maintenance. In order to include the 4th service you have to buy a 3 pack, you need to buy it at your second service. That's what I did with my GL350. There are debates on how much you really save, especially if your dealership offers sales on service, etc. I chose to do it this time, didn't do it on my 2007 GL450.

doctorG

That makes sense.

So how do they not adjust the price on a "3-pack" if it includes two B services instead of 2 A services? Could MB really be that aloof?

What is the typical price for a 3-pack?

JimBarnhart

I'm going off of my aging memory, but I think it was $1400?

fabbrisd1

Please understand Prepaid Maintenance Plans will go UP around 2015 as part of the yearly review/price changes...

doctorG

Ok. I plan to do our A service then purchase a triple pack...Sound like the right plan?

fabbrisd1

Yes, good plan, please understand I am being told the Sept 15th price increases will come - so if you can belly up before that... the best plan..

doctorG

Ok. Car says A service in 400 miles. Is it ok to do A service before I reach that?

doctorG

Sorry for the many questions, but how much does prepaid maintenance actually save you on a diesel car?

Thanks!

JimBarnhart

It's best to talk to your dealer about it. Some dealers have regular sales on service, some price differently than others.