SLK/R171: Service A = $365.11!
08-15-2007, 02:18 PM
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Good mechanic for "Service B" in DC/NoVA-area?
Asking again, does anyone know a trustworthy, non-dealer mechanic who can deal with "Service B" in the DC/Arlington/Alexandria area?
(OK, a quick edit. I'm aware you can reset the FSS, now, and I'm just trying to find a good mechanic who is trustworthy. I have a trustworthy mechanic who I barely trusted to work on my old Dodge, and whom I think would be in way over his head with a Mercedes. I also know of one really good mechanic who I wouldn't trust to tell me the correct time, let alone not to brutally rape me on unecessary or inflated service. I guess I'd really like to find a place with both skill and honesty.)
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08-15-2007, 07:30 PM
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2005 SLK350, 2006 ML350, 2006 CL500
Service A Service E?
I had my SLK350 "A" service done 09/06 and was charged $215:
Labor $140
Oil/Parts $60
Waste Crg $12
Tax $3
At every service, they dealer washes and cleans the car including tires for free. Also they give me a Mercedes loaner car (free but you must replace the gas used) for the day.
Next week I am going in for my next service. The dash shows this as an "E" service. Is that like the B service?
Labor $140
Oil/Parts $60
Waste Crg $12
Tax $3
At every service, they dealer washes and cleans the car including tires for free. Also they give me a Mercedes loaner car (free but you must replace the gas used) for the day.
Next week I am going in for my next service. The dash shows this as an "E" service. Is that like the B service?
08-15-2007, 07:42 PM
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E-service is equivilent to an A-service. The only difference with the newer models and the added services (C-H I believe) is that each one will include different items to be completed at that service. For instance a C service will include for instance items 3, 7, 9, and 13. I can tell you for a fact that 13 will be equal to an A-service, then the item 3 might be, replace coolant, 7 will be replace brake fluid, etc. And each service will include different items. Hope this clears things up a bit. Also, I dont really understand why people get upset about the price of their services. I pay $70 to change my oil. I have to change it every 3000 miles, which is close to $300 a year. Mercedes services are due every 13,000, which is about the same per year as any other car. The only difference is you all are paying it in one lump sum, and paying for labor as well.
08-15-2007, 08:16 PM
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[QUOTE=someDCguy;2369241]Um, congratulations, I guess, that's very nice of them to give you such great service for "free."
Asking again, does anyone know a trustworthy, non-dealer mechanic who can deal with "Service B" in the DC/Arlington/Alexandria area?
Fairfax service center
www.fairfaxservicecenter.com
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Ask for Reese Sherbaf.
Asking again, does anyone know a trustworthy, non-dealer mechanic who can deal with "Service B" in the DC/Arlington/Alexandria area?
Fairfax service center
www.fairfaxservicecenter.com
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Ask for Reese Sherbaf.
08-15-2007, 09:31 PM
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08-16-2007, 02:54 PM
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[QUOTE=djamer;2369747]
Thanks... I'll try that next time.
Amer, do you have exterior pics?
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Um, congratulations, I guess, that's very nice of them to give you such great service for "free."
Asking again, does anyone know a trustworthy, non-dealer mechanic who can deal with "Service B" in the DC/Arlington/Alexandria area?
Fairfax service center
www.fairfaxservicecenter.com
==
Ask for Reese Sherbaf.
Asking again, does anyone know a trustworthy, non-dealer mechanic who can deal with "Service B" in the DC/Arlington/Alexandria area?
Fairfax service center
www.fairfaxservicecenter.com
==
Ask for Reese Sherbaf.
Thanks... I'll try that next time.
Amer, do you have exterior pics?
~shahedc
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08-16-2007, 06:22 PM
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American Service Center and Mercedes of Alexandria are owned by the same people, I believe. So the price difference is really strange.
08-16-2007, 06:39 PM
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E-service is equivilent to an A-service. The only difference with the newer models and the added services (C-H I believe) is that each one will include different items to be completed at that service. For instance a C service will include for instance items 3, 7, 9, and 13. I can tell you for a fact that 13 will be equal to an A-service, then the item 3 might be, replace coolant, 7 will be replace brake fluid, etc. And each service will include different items. Hope this clears things up a bit. Also, I dont really understand why people get upset about the price of their services. I pay $70 to change my oil. I have to change it every 3000 miles, which is close to $300 a year. Mercedes services are due every 13,000, which is about the same per year as any other car. The only difference is you all are paying it in one lump sum, and paying for labor as well.
Amen you are so right...
Paying $500 a year for service its still works out. bc it better than serving my car 4 to 5 times a year
08-20-2007, 11:35 AM
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OLD: 2004 C230 Sport Sedan, NEW: 2007 SLK350
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08-23-2007, 03:07 PM
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Service E cost me $440...
was $110+ in parts rest was labor and taxes...
Heck they charge $8 per quart of Mobile 1.
Next service is 10k miles away again though
was $110+ in parts rest was labor and taxes...
Heck they charge $8 per quart of Mobile 1.
Next service is 10k miles away again though
08-23-2007, 05:21 PM
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ok... today i took my SLK for a service C.. i told them that i had the car for over a year but only put 2200 miles.. they say that service A usually is FREE if the car is under 3000 miles, but since ive had this car for over a year now, service C would cost me $159.00 plus tax...
just wanted to share that w/ u all.. im actually on the way to pickin up the car..
thanxxx fellas!!!!
just wanted to share that w/ u all.. im actually on the way to pickin up the car..
thanxxx fellas!!!!
08-28-2007, 02:24 PM
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yeah, i would suggest to look and call around b4 takin ur SLK to any dealership..
Benz of Beverly Hills was chargin me for $368 for the service C.. while keyes european gave the best deal of $159 for the same exact service and a loaner...
sheezzzzz... dont ever go to Beverly Hills Benz..
Benz of Beverly Hills was chargin me for $368 for the service C.. while keyes european gave the best deal of $159 for the same exact service and a loaner...
sheezzzzz... dont ever go to Beverly Hills Benz..
