GLC Prepaid Maintenance and Extended Warranty
Junior Member
Joined: Jul 2011
Posts: 35
Likes: 18
From: Colorado Springs, CO
2019 C43
I never thought to ask this at that time but do you think if I paid for the first A Service, the dealer would cover the other 3 services? Here's a screenshot of my mercedes me online account showing the expiration of my prepaid maintenance:
Junior Member
Joined: Apr 2016
Posts: 74
Likes: 0
From: Vancouver , WA
Ford C max , C300 4-matic
If I buy the 3 year prepaid plan after I pay my own first service , will that 3 year plan cover service types in any order as required by the maintenance schedule? In this case it would be B, A, B ?
Super Member
Joined: Dec 2015
Posts: 812
Likes: 86
From: Springboro, OH
16 GLC 19 Volvo XC40 06Corvette Z06
Newbie
Joined: Nov 2016
Posts: 9
Likes: 2
GLC300
Thanks!
Thanks for the info on the extended warranty. I got my first Benz with all the bells and whistles and all that can break. I was able to save hundreds as the dealer instantly matched the numbers shown in this thread. He said it basically costs him $1600.
Patrick
Patrick
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Nov 2012
Posts: 6,130
Likes: 1,117
A gaggle of MB's
Please understand when you Lease - prepaid service becomes a capitalized cost - meaning you pay a portion/equal-to-depreciation - example if capitalized residual is 55% - you will pay 45% of the prepaid service retail cost..
Member
Joined: Sep 2016
Posts: 112
Likes: 17
20 GLE on order, 17 GLC 300 4M, Ducati 1299R
^^^ This. A benefit of a Benz lease, first time I have ever been able to residualize maintenance. But on my 15k lease, it works out to $765.
MB World Stories
The Best of Mercedes & AMG
Manual Mercedes? 6 Times Sindelfingen Let Drivers Have All The Fun
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes SLR McLaren 722 S Is Extremely Rare Example Modified by McLaren
Verdad Gallardo
8 Classic Boxy Mercedes Designs That Have Aged Like Fine Wine
Verdad Gallardo
Flawlessly Restored Mercedes 190E Evo II Heads to Auction
Verdad Gallardo
Electric Mercedes C-Class Unveiled: 11 Things You Need to Know
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes EQS Gets A Major Update: Everything You Need to Know
Verdad Gallardo
5 Underrated Mercedes-Benz Models That Don't Get the Love They Deserve
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes 300D Has Pushed Well Past 1 Million Miles and It Ain't Stopping
Verdad Gallardo
10 Most Reliable Mercedes-Benz Models You Can Buy Used
Verdad Gallardo
Newbie
Joined: Nov 2016
Posts: 8
Likes: 2
From: Canada
2017 GLC43, 2009 B200, 2004 Lexus RX330
Hi All,
This is my first post on mbworld regarding my first MB purchase which is the lovely GLC43. Very excited about that !
Are there mbworld members in GTA/Toronto whom were able to negotiate discounts on their Extended Warranty and/or Prepaid Maintenance and/or Tire and Rim Protection. My dealer is not really open to price negotiation on these items.
Love to hear from you all.
Cheers !
This is my first post on mbworld regarding my first MB purchase which is the lovely GLC43. Very excited about that !
Are there mbworld members in GTA/Toronto whom were able to negotiate discounts on their Extended Warranty and/or Prepaid Maintenance and/or Tire and Rim Protection. My dealer is not really open to price negotiation on these items.
Love to hear from you all.
Cheers !
Junior Member
Joined: Dec 2016
Posts: 19
Likes: 2
From: San Diego
2017 GLC300
True costs for 2, 3, 4 year GLC300 maintenance
Like others who've posted, I see the usual costs for the pre-paid maintenance packages: 2 yr/20k=$750, 3 yr/30k=$975, 4 yr/40k=$1275.
That being said, I'd be interested in hearing what owners actually paid for those services. I was told by a local dealer that the 1st service was $550 and the 2nd was over $800.
If I forego the PP maintenance package, what can I realistically expect to pay for the first through fourth year services?
That being said, I'd be interested in hearing what owners actually paid for those services. I was told by a local dealer that the 1st service was $550 and the 2nd was over $800.
If I forego the PP maintenance package, what can I realistically expect to pay for the first through fourth year services?
Member
Joined: Sep 2016
Posts: 112
Likes: 17
20 GLE on order, 17 GLC 300 4M, Ducati 1299R
Originally Posted by Fei Wu View Post
that's really a great deal, can you share dealer info?
Quote:
Originally Posted by fabbrisd1 View Post
Please understand when you Lease - prepaid service becomes a capitalized cost - meaning you pay a portion/equal-to-depreciation - example if capitalized residual is 55% - you will pay 45% of the prepaid service retail cost...
^^^ This. A benefit of a Benz lease, first time I have ever been able to residualize maintenance. But on my 15k lease, it works out to $765.
Member
Joined: Aug 2016
Posts: 143
Likes: 25
From: South MS
2017 E300 Sport, 2017 GLC300 Sport/Night
My dealer quoted me $199 for Service A and $499 for Service B, on either my wife's E300 or my (upcoming) GLC300. For either, add $20 for tire rotation.
Junior Member
Joined: Dec 2016
Posts: 19
Likes: 2
From: San Diego
2017 GLC300
Will ask tomorrow when I pick up my car.
Junior Member
Joined: Jul 2016
Posts: 29
Likes: 3
From: Santa Barbara, CA
2017 GLC 300
Junior Member
Joined: Dec 2016
Posts: 31
Likes: 10
From: Central Virginia
2017 MB GLC300 & 2020 GLE350
Can't say enough good things about Brett at MB of Austin! Extremely pleasant to deal with and saved considerable money. Local dealer absolutely would not budge off of their "list" prices, so I told 'em I'd shop around.
Junior Member
Joined: Dec 2016
Posts: 25
Likes: 4
GLC300
We picked up the car a couple of weeks ago. I talked down the price of the prepaid maintenance and extended warranty to $3500 (2100 warranty and 1400 maintenance), which was higher than I wanted, but we went with it. We were told by the finance guy that if we purchased it after buying the car--even one day later--that MB automatically tacked on 15% and there was no way around it. I was skeptical but he swore it was true, and I didn't want to mess with it later since we weren't positive.
I now don't think this to be true and am wondering if it is possible to cancel it, and purchase it elsewhere. The warranty is supposed to be refundable if you do not use it, and of course we have not used it yet. Does anyone know whether this is true? Does anyone have experience with this?
This was fraudulent, and we would not have purchased it if he had not lied to us. Of course buyer beware, but outright untruth is wrong and I think actionable on our part. I'm interested in other's thoughts and experiences regarding this. Thanks.
I now don't think this to be true and am wondering if it is possible to cancel it, and purchase it elsewhere. The warranty is supposed to be refundable if you do not use it, and of course we have not used it yet. Does anyone know whether this is true? Does anyone have experience with this?
This was fraudulent, and we would not have purchased it if he had not lied to us. Of course buyer beware, but outright untruth is wrong and I think actionable on our part. I'm interested in other's thoughts and experiences regarding this. Thanks.
Senior Member
Joined: Aug 2016
Posts: 435
Likes: 109
From: CA
2021 GLE 450, 2017 GLC 300 4Matic, 2008 FJ Cruiser
We picked up the car a couple of weeks ago. I talked down the price of the prepaid maintenance and extended warranty to $3500 (2100 warranty and 1400 maintenance), which was higher than I wanted, but we went with it. We were told by the finance guy that if we purchased it after buying the car--even one day later--that MB automatically tacked on 15% and there was no way around it. I was skeptical but he swore it was true, and I didn't want to mess with it later since we weren't positive.
I now don't think this to be true and am wondering if it is possible to cancel it, and purchase it elsewhere. The warranty is supposed to be refundable if you do not use it, and of course we have not used it yet. Does anyone know whether this is true? Does anyone have experience with this?
This was fraudulent, and we would not have purchased it if he had not lied to us. Of course buyer beware, but outright untruth is wrong and I think actionable on our part. I'm interested in other's thoughts and experiences regarding this. Thanks.
I now don't think this to be true and am wondering if it is possible to cancel it, and purchase it elsewhere. The warranty is supposed to be refundable if you do not use it, and of course we have not used it yet. Does anyone know whether this is true? Does anyone have experience with this?
This was fraudulent, and we would not have purchased it if he had not lied to us. Of course buyer beware, but outright untruth is wrong and I think actionable on our part. I'm interested in other's thoughts and experiences regarding this. Thanks.
Basically they lied to you.
Newbie
Joined: Dec 2016
Posts: 3
Likes: 0
2017 GLC 300 SUV
Do you have an email address by chance? You can PM it as well, if you want. Thanks so much!!
Junior Member
Joined: Jul 2016
Posts: 29
Likes: 3
From: Santa Barbara, CA
2017 GLC 300
I actually don't have his email. When he emailed me the warranty it was sent directly from his scanner and not his email address. I'd just give him a call he called me back the same day I left a voice mail
Senior Member
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 431
Likes: 64
From: Delray Beach, Fl
GLC SUV 350e4 Verde Silver Metallic
I for one will pass on prepaid and get fluid changes from local repair shops. There are a number of good ones in my area and the A/B are 1/2 the cost of the dealers.
I just ordered for lease a GLC300 RWD and will go on my own. Anything other than fluids that goes wrong should/will be covered under warranty. I just have to save the invoices that show the A/B was done and the lease is good at turn in time.
My 36mt 2014 E lease has had one door problem covered under warranty and I will only have had 2 fluid changes since the 3rd will not be due until after i turn the car in.
I just ordered for lease a GLC300 RWD and will go on my own. Anything other than fluids that goes wrong should/will be covered under warranty. I just have to save the invoices that show the A/B was done and the lease is good at turn in time.
My 36mt 2014 E lease has had one door problem covered under warranty and I will only have had 2 fluid changes since the 3rd will not be due until after i turn the car in.
Junior Member
Joined: Dec 2016
Posts: 25
Likes: 4
GLC300
I for one will pass on prepaid and get fluid changes from local repair shops. There are a number of good ones in my area and the A/B are 1/2 the cost of the dealers.
I just ordered for lease a GLC300 RWD and will go on my own. Anything other than fluids that goes wrong should/will be covered under warranty. I just have to save the invoices that show the A/B was done and the lease is good at turn in time.
I just ordered for lease a GLC300 RWD and will go on my own. Anything other than fluids that goes wrong should/will be covered under warranty. I just have to save the invoices that show the A/B was done and the lease is good at turn in time.
Local repair shops: can be much less expensive
Dealers are higher-priced, but...
- do the local repair shops have the same software updates that are applied when taking the car to a dealer for regular service?
- dealer service automatically updates your file with MBUSA so warranty claims are not an issue (don't have to prove service was done)
- the cars are now so high-tech--do local repair shops have latest codes, and are they fully able to diagnose and fix issues with on-board computers and software?
- do the local repair shops have latest service bulletins/recall notices, etc. (for example, info about the brake squealing that is discussed here)?
- will always be using genuine MB parts
Last edited by Lunar; Dec 25, 2016 at 03:35 AM.
Junior Member
Joined: Dec 2016
Posts: 25
Likes: 4
GLC300
The above from Sigp232 is true. I canceled both and am lined up to purchase both at a savings of $600 over what I paid originally. To the dealership's credit, the cancellation was painless and was not contested (took five minutes). It will take ~6 weeks to get the refund, however.
Buying the new warranty and prepaid maintenance is easy over the phone. Prospective buyers can learn from my experience and know that one does indeed have 30 days to purchase before the 15% surcharge kicks in.
One other thing--the place I'm buying from said that if you purchase the A service first out of pocket, you will only be eligible to purchase the Star Premier PPM plan after that (same servicing as the Premier, or new car plan, but less attractive pricing). The "regular" Premier PPM is only available on cars that have not been serviced yet. This is different than what I have seen in other posts in this thread, and there appears to be confusion about it as different dealers are not relaying the same information.
