Service A
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2013 GLK350 4-Matic & 2003 E320
Service A
I just got a call from our dealer asking us to make a schedule for our first oil change (I assume that means Service A). He said our first service A should be after 10k miles or after 6 months, or whichever comes first. He said the starting price is about $60 with 20% off if I book ahead. I asked him what is the typical charge as $60 is just starting... he said he wasn't sure and will have a service manager get back to me.
Does anyone know that typical costs involved for getting Service A and if it really is necessary when I've only driven 4k miles so far?
Does anyone know that typical costs involved for getting Service A and if it really is necessary when I've only driven 4k miles so far?
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Red GLK350, blue '87 Toyota Land Cruiser
I just got a call from our dealer asking us to make a schedule for our first oil change (I assume that means Service A). He said our first service A should be after 10k miles or after 6 months, or whichever comes first. He said the starting price is about $60 with 20% off if I book ahead. I asked him what is the typical charge as $60 is just starting... he said he wasn't sure and will have a service manager get back to me.
Does anyone know that typical costs involved for getting Service A and if it really is necessary when I've only driven 4k miles so far?
Does anyone know that typical costs involved for getting Service A and if it really is necessary when I've only driven 4k miles so far?
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I just got a call from our dealer asking us to make a schedule for our first oil change (I assume that means Service A). He said our first service A should be after 10k miles or after 6 months, or whichever comes first. He said the starting price is about $60 with 20% off if I book ahead. I asked him what is the typical charge as $60 is just starting... he said he wasn't sure and will have a service manager get back to me.
Does anyone know that typical costs involved for getting Service A and if it really is necessary when I've only driven 4k miles so far?
Does anyone know that typical costs involved for getting Service A and if it really is necessary when I've only driven 4k miles so far?
You can't change the oil and filter yourself for $60.00. I would question the dealer manager. They should not be calling with such nonsense.
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From: Trois Rivieres, Quebec
SLK 350 2013
It sounds like your dealer has some shady practices. I'd get them to put it in writing the -20% ... for all work done on a full Service A. ... not just off the 60 bucks.
A service A for my GLK 250 is usually close to 400$ Not sure how much less it is for a 350.
A service A for my GLK 250 is usually close to 400$ Not sure how much less it is for a 350.
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Red GLK350, blue '87 Toyota Land Cruiser
About 80% is check, check, check. Who knows if they really check anything. One list I saw has such important things like check horn, oil hood hinges, etc. Mostly baloney trying to make the list long enough to justify the outrageous charge. I had mine done at a local shop, all qualified service techs, and they did all the important things and it was about $125.
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99' Lexus RX300-retired, 01' BMW 330i
I paid $180 for the service A at my dealer.
