1bad540

car was due for oil and service B, got it last yr cpo'd... over 800 for the service, which was all filters brake fluid and oil change.... so i bought the 3 pre paid maint for 1875 which included this one... then i get service c and d included plus wiper blades for all 3 services. Any thoughts?

1bad540

anyone that purchased the maint? what did you pay?

MikeAtLincoln

I already prepaid for 4 years of maint but plan to get the 3 year extension as well. I was quoted $1750.00

1bad540

I payed 1750 plus tax for 3 pre paid maint items.

steveb9771

Cost of service varies considerably across the country. Southern California has several dealers which leads to price competition. Until a couple of years ago, "A" service could be had for about $150 and "B" for less than $300. Currently "A" can be fount for about $200 and "B" $430.
Four years service = $1260 (2 "A" + 2 "B") Which is less the $1750 plan. In other areas of the country, the $1750 plan may be less expensive than the dealer cost for the individual services.

Katie22

I paid 13 dollars on EBAY for access to Mercedes WIS and just follow the directions and do the maintenance myself. It costs about 80 dollars to do an oil change on the v12 engine. 160 for the transmission fluid change.......

superpop

Dealers make money in two areas, selling used cars and the service department. I look at these service packages as a complete rip off but that is just me. I like to do most of the work myself including brakes, fluids and oil/filter changes. These cars are actually very easy to work on if you have basic mechanical abilities and a set of tools. Short of that I would find a good indy and develop a relationship with them for the major repairs.

1bad540

I have a good indy and full set of tools myself...I do alot of wrk myself. this car happens to still be under warty. I could have done the oil w a vaccuum pump in 10 mins...looking back maybe I should of! I dont want a reason for any warty repairs to not be covered.

MBNUT1

By law they can't deny a warranty claim if you proper service the car yourself. Having said that I took exactly the same approach when my last Mercedes was under warranty.

Nice Ride

I agree with you with one question.... Did you actually do the Transmission Service? It is a very specific / critical procedure.. It is not a Drain, drop pan, install filter, refill... Fill from bottom, warm up fluid to a specific temp, then check again etc.... You really cant mess up the items below, but the transmission is one I have to back off on for now. I would be interested if you can post the procedure. Thanks for the feedback

I have a mild case of OCD, so I do the below on just about all my cars, keeps my OCD in check

Oil Change Simple and gives you a reason to check the under carriage for any leaks etc. Mobile 1 Syn and filters at Walmart (Mercedes OEM) with Free delivery. 5Q Oil less than $24.00.

Brake Fluid Flush, simple procedure with a small investment in a MOTIVE flush kit. I do all my cars every 2 years, for the most part a simple process, takes me about 35 to 40 min.

Turbo Reservoir, Suction / refill 50/50 Mercedes Antifreeze every year. think its less than a quart....

Radiator Overflow, suction / refill 50/50 Mercedes Antifreeze every year, almost a gallon...

Air Filters, on amazon OEM, replace every 2 years

Cabin Air Filters, OEM, replace every 2 years

Keeps my brain happy!

1bad540

Im usually the same, I would never do the trans service myself. I dont have a lift..yet.
Btw if the car wasnt under warty, Id nvr bring it back to the dealer. But it is so you gotta pay to play.

Nice Ride

I picked up one of these... Hopefully will set it up in the spring. https://www.quickjack.com/car-lift-s...-car-lift.html

1bad540

very cool, I like the qwik jack alot. Ill prb own one at some point.
So my cars been in since tuesday the brake booster is also being changed as it made an odd whining sound when its under 30 degrees. In an 18 Glc which wasnt bad especially after the snow we had yesterday.

Wolfman

They are nice but why not spend a bit more and have a proper lift? Do you maintenance as needed and add storage

1bad540

Hey wolf man, the lift is my 1st choice. My 1 car att garage ceiling is not high enough. I am going to try to do another garage next my house w a proper lift setup. Nyc building is fkin nuts tho. I hear 11ft ceiling is the min u can have? how high is your ceiling?

Wolfman

Our ceiling height is a bit challenged too. Ours is 10' 6" but good enough for cars like this. 13-14ft is ideal you need to stack SUV's. Still tall enough to get under the car to do work and you can jack up the car while on the lift to work on brakes/suspension, wheels, etc.

1bad540

10'6 huh... I have to look more into it. My orig plans for the gar has been scrapped, and needed a new c of o for my entire house which would hav opened up a can of never ending worms.Ill look into building a detached gar which may make it easier. Right now the 2 cars that would stay in there would be my viper and m3 which are both low... perhaps the s under one of those.