Prepaid maintenance worth it?
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Prepaid maintenance worth it?
Possibly getting into a GLC63 and was wondering what was the general consensus on getting prepaid maintenance.
Is it worth it and will it be cheaper than doing individual services??
Or better off with an Indy shop?
This is would be the my first Mercedes so not too familiar with the service structure and related prices.
Is it worth it and will it be cheaper than doing individual services??
Or better off with an Indy shop?
This is would be the my first Mercedes so not too familiar with the service structure and related prices.
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There are lots of opinions on this and it is thoroughly hashed out on this site. The search button will guide you.
Is your vehicle currently within the factory warranty? It’s a good idea to have the vehicle serviced according to the published MB schedule, by a dealer, during the warranty period. It removes a potential objection in the case of a warranty repair, should that be needed.
If outside of factory warranty, DIY, Indy or dealer are all legitimate options.
Is your vehicle currently within the factory warranty? It’s a good idea to have the vehicle serviced according to the published MB schedule, by a dealer, during the warranty period. It removes a potential objection in the case of a warranty repair, should that be needed.
If outside of factory warranty, DIY, Indy or dealer are all legitimate options.
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Ask dealer how much A & B service are for the car you are interested in.
Compare to the charge for Prepaid.
In my case cheaper to pay as I use aand not get PRepaid as it would cost more then dealer normal charge
Compare to the charge for Prepaid.
In my case cheaper to pay as I use aand not get PRepaid as it would cost more then dealer normal charge
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Generally the prepaid service will be cheaper than not prepaying for it. I can't remember the discount but last I heard is was like 30%.
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You can request a refund for unused prepaid maintenance.
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I just called the dealer and its way cheaper to get the prepaid service than pay as you go. Pay as you go only works out for you if you A. don't want to actually follow the service intervals and B. have a independent shop do the work. At the dealer, the pay as you go service will be more expensive. Plus I like the fact the wife just drops off her GLC and doesn't pay a dime when she picks it up.
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That is not correct. I recall when I took delivery there was actually a sticker on the windshield that states 1800ish miles. In addition, both my local dealers confirmed it is required at 1800ish miles.
$375 here.. a bit steep, but it is what it is...
$375 here.. a bit steep, but it is what it is...
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Hard to say if this applies to the 2020 GLC63. It probably does. Note the AMG model 2k and 30k rear axle oil change intervals.
https://www.mbusa.com/content/dam/mb...%2009.2018.pdf
https://www.mbusa.com/content/dam/mb...%2009.2018.pdf
