Questions about prepaid maintenance
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2025 GLE 580, 2015 ML400
Questions about prepaid maintenance
1. Am I required to use MB for the scheduled services to preserve the warranty?
2. If not, how do MB costs compare to, say, Jiffy Lube? If, as I suspect, Jiffy Lube is cheaper, is there any benefit to going to MB (aside from avoiding Jiffy Lube's constants upsell attempts)?
Thanks.
2. If not, how do MB costs compare to, say, Jiffy Lube? If, as I suspect, Jiffy Lube is cheaper, is there any benefit to going to MB (aside from avoiding Jiffy Lube's constants upsell attempts)?
Thanks.
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MY17 E43 Matte Selenite/Macchiato Beige, MY16 GLE350d Tenorite/Crystal Grey, MY17 B250
1) No
2) Receipts that document the work done and type of oil/filter used
2b) Fully documented service history with MB dealer improves resale value (easy for dealer to verify service history and therefore CPO), better knowledge of vehicle, maybe a free wash and coffee?
2) Receipts that document the work done and type of oil/filter used
2b) Fully documented service history with MB dealer improves resale value (easy for dealer to verify service history and therefore CPO), better knowledge of vehicle, maybe a free wash and coffee?
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From: Ft. Lauderdale Area, USA
2015 ML 350
1. Am I required to use MB for the scheduled services to preserve the warranty?
2. If not, how do MB costs compare to, say, Jiffy Lube? If, as I suspect, Jiffy Lube is cheaper, is there any benefit to going to MB (aside from avoiding Jiffy Lube's constants upsell attempts)?
Thanks.
2. If not, how do MB costs compare to, say, Jiffy Lube? If, as I suspect, Jiffy Lube is cheaper, is there any benefit to going to MB (aside from avoiding Jiffy Lube's constants upsell attempts)?
Thanks.
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2015 ML350
Your subject says prepaid maintenance - so if you were to buy the prepaid maintenance, then yes, you would have to go to a dealer for the service.
I wouldn't take it to jiffy lube, but if you have a local mechanic who works on Mercedes and knows what it needs as far as type of oil, etc., then I'd go local.
The closest MB dealer charges $250 for a simple oil change and inspection. My local mechanic charged me $90.
I do most repairs myself though, but for some reason I don't like changing the oil on the ML, so many panels and things to remove.
I wouldn't take it to jiffy lube, but if you have a local mechanic who works on Mercedes and knows what it needs as far as type of oil, etc., then I'd go local.
The closest MB dealer charges $250 for a simple oil change and inspection. My local mechanic charged me $90.
I do most repairs myself though, but for some reason I don't like changing the oil on the ML, so many panels and things to remove.
