SLK/R172: Trust the dealer? Estimates..
09-09-2021, 10:04 PM
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Mercedes SLK 350
Trust the dealer? Estimates..
I have a 2014 SLK 350 I bought 2-3 months ago. It had 32k mikes, now 34k miles. As I was planning a long road trip from St. Louis to Maine, I thought I would have it checked out. It’s been running fine but just wanted everything checked out. Dealer offered to do a 29 point “deep” inspection on everything.
Two hours later, the service advisor tells me the car checked out fine, everything is good but he “suggests” the following.
Replace cabin filter. Labor $30, total $156.97
Replace air filter Element. labor $30, Total $129.50
Brake fluid exchange. Says needed 2 years or 20k miles…labor $175: Total $239.58
Differential, Rear Axle-change oil. Labor $140, Total $180.87
Replace Battery (after test) labor $135, Total $421.19
grand total….$1128.11
Now, is any of this necessary?
Please advise.
Two hours later, the service advisor tells me the car checked out fine, everything is good but he “suggests” the following.
Replace cabin filter. Labor $30, total $156.97
Replace air filter Element. labor $30, Total $129.50
Brake fluid exchange. Says needed 2 years or 20k miles…labor $175: Total $239.58
Differential, Rear Axle-change oil. Labor $140, Total $180.87
Replace Battery (after test) labor $135, Total $421.19
grand total….$1128.11
Now, is any of this necessary?
Please advise.
10-31-2021, 07:43 PM
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Some of that like the filters are a easy DIY job. Better yet take the car to a local MB shop and have them do the work. It will be close to half that price.
