[King_saif1]

Thanks mate

 

[Cestrian]

As a point of interest, my local MB centre is reopening next week for servicing and I have booked a service, under a service agreement, for June 17 - 10 days after the due date - with collection and delivery to and from my home which is five miles away. They are also going to investigate what I believe is some wind noise from the rear, nearside door over 50mph.

 

[page3]

At least with a dealer service you get given plenty of spare oil. In my case they threw it all over the engine bay.

 

[DickyDutch]

You could also look into the MB Service plan - fixed montly cost, will cover your annual service, and generally works out a little cheaper than paying for a service each time you take it in.

 

[stu31030]

Bit late for some, but ALWAYS ALWAYS get a service plan with Mercedes - they are mega expensive to service without one. Halfords Auto centres will carry out services for a fraction of the price and will use genuine parts (need to stipulate, slightly dearer) but will stamp the service file (so to speak) and prove it has been done to manufacturers guidelines and recommendations.

Service costs on Mercs are and have been the achilles heel for years. I learnt the hard way and now always have a service plan either thrown in or negotiated for a lot lower than advertised.

 

[Macgd016]

At least with a dealer service you get given plenty of spare oil. In my case they threw it all over the engine bay.

😂

 

[Bigsur]

I know this has been discussed on numerous occasions but the 2021 service price increase seems ridiculous.

£960 for 2 services or £40 for 24 months for a 2019 vehicle.

I really can't understand how Mercedes can justify these costs for a 1.4 engine. I'm considering paying for the next B Service - getting the FD3 update and then getting future servicing done by an independent.

A Service
Synthetic motor oil replacement and
Oil filter replacement
All fluid level checks and corrections (dependent on factory-recommended service intervals for your vehicle’s year and model.)
Tire inflation check and correction
Brake component inspection
Reset maintenance counter

B Service
Synthetic motor oil replacement
Oil filter replacement
Cabin dust/combination filter replacement
Brake component inspection, Brake fluid exchange
Tire inflation check and correction
All fluid level checks and corrections (dependent on factory-recommended service intervals for your vehicle’s year and model.)
Reset maintenance counter

 

[Macgd016]

I know this has been discussed on numerous occasions but the 2021 service price increase seems ridiculous.

£960 for 2 services or £40 for 24 months for a 2019 vehicle.

I really can't understand how Mercedes can justify these costs for a 1.4 engine. I'm considering paying for the next B Service - getting the FD3 update and then getting future servicing done by an independent.

A Service
Synthetic motor oil replacement and
Oil filter replacement
All fluid level checks and corrections (dependent on factory-recommended service intervals for your vehicle’s year and model.)
Tire inflation check and correction
Brake component inspection
Reset maintenance counter

B Service
Synthetic motor oil replacement
Oil filter replacement
Cabin dust/combination filter replacement
Brake component inspection, Brake fluid exchange
Tire inflation check and correction
All fluid level checks and corrections (dependent on factory-recommended service intervals for your vehicle’s year and model.)
Reset maintenance counter

You are right they cant justify these charges but sadly they don't have to they can charge what they like, but remember someone has to pay for the coffee and biscuits 😊

As for whether to use an Indy (and I'm a fan of 'good' Indy's) or not there are several factors to consider: Will you keep the car beyond the warranty period, if you will you are unlikely to get good will if something fails after 3 years. Are you an AMG or high mileage user, if so a service plan may include some high cost items. How good is you dealer/Indy although for an oil change that is not much of a consideration. Location of the Indy/Dealer, would you travel X miles each way to save £X. Do they offer a free pickup/courtesy car and how important is that to you. Residual value, some say that you get a better residual for a dealer serviced cars but this probably depends on age, mileage, AMG vs 180D Sport and whether you trade in or not and if you do whether you take their first offer or negotiate.

After considering the above I would also look at how much you will the realistically save for the two or three services and is that saving worth any potential down sides. As for cars outside warranty, in my view just find a good Indy but I'm lucky I have four of them nearby.

 

[Forrester]

I thought there were offers of 3 years free service for MB's below the A45s and A35.

On buying second hand I personally would only buy one serviced at a franchised dealer but in terms of selling it may not make much difference if you are going to hang on to it for a good few years.

 

[Scot-Land]

I know this has been discussed on numerous occasions but the 2021 service price increase seems ridiculous.

£960 for 2 services or £40 for 24 months for a 2019 vehicle.

I really can't understand how Mercedes can justify these costs for a 1.4 engine. I'm considering paying for the next B Service - getting the FD3 update and then getting future servicing done by an independent.

A Service
Synthetic motor oil replacement and
Oil filter replacement
All fluid level checks and corrections (dependent on factory-recommended service intervals for your vehicle’s year and model.)
Tire inflation check and correction
Brake component inspection
Reset maintenance counter

B Service
Synthetic motor oil replacement
Oil filter replacement
Cabin dust/combination filter replacement
Brake component inspection, Brake fluid exchange
Tire inflation check and correction
All fluid level checks and corrections (dependent on factory-recommended service intervals for your vehicle’s year and model.)
Reset maintenance counter

Does the B service not include the gearbox oil change?

 

[Macgd016]

Does the B service not include the gearbox oil change?

That is mileage dependent

 

[veeeight]

That is mileage dependent

Since when?

 

[Macgd016]

Since when?

Are you saying it's a B service item then?

 

[veeeight]

I'm saying that it's both mileage AND time dependent, and yes, it is carried out on specific B services, depending on which W177 gearbox you have.

 

[Macgd016]

No, I'm saying that it's both mileage AND time dependent, and yes, it can be carried out on specific B services, depending on which W177 gearbox you have.

That's right it's 62000 miles or 5 years whichever comes first on mine and of course you are likely to have it done when you are having an A or B service done but it's not tied to one or the other.

 

[veeeight]

That's right it's 62000 miles or 5 years whichever comes first on mine

That is mileage dependent

So it's not purely mileage dependent as you stated in post #65, is it!
It's both time AND mileage dependent, whichever occurs first.
(This is in the context that some service items are purely mileage dependent, but some items are both mileage and time dependent).

Not sure which gearbox/year you have, the 700.42 code 429 7G-DCT MY2018/2019 is a 3 year or 46,500 miles interval.

 

[Scot-Land]

I was told that the Gearbox Oil will be due for change at the second (2 Year Service) which might then be a B service regardless of mileage

 

[Macgd016]

So it's not purely mileage dependent as you stated in post #65, is it!
It's both time AND mileage dependent, whichever occurs first.

Not sure which gearbox/year you have, the 700.42 code 429 7G-DCT MY2018/2019 is a 3 year or 46,500 miles interval.

My goodness you do like to argue the toss about nothing don't you.

The question was 'Does the B service not include the gearbox oil change?' so I tried to help by letting @Scot-Land know it is not, it's mileage based and not a B service item.

I have no idea which gearbox @Scot-Land has so I couldn't give any further information but I think it answers his question.

I must say I don't know why you are trying to make such a major issue out of this.

 

[Scot-Land]

My goodness you do like to argue the toss about nothing don't you.

The question was 'Does the B service not include the gearbox oil change?' so I tried to help by letting @Scot-Land know it is not, it's mileage based and not a B service item.

I have no idea which gearbox @Scot-Land has so I couldn't give any further information but I think it answers his question.

I must say I don't know why you are trying to make such a major issue out of this.

My goodness you do like to argue the toss about nothing don't you.

The question was 'Does the B service not include the gearbox oil change?' so I tried to help by letting @Scot-Land know it is not, it's mileage based and not a B service item.

I have no idea which gearbox @Scot-Land has so I couldn't give any further information but I think it answers his question.

I must say I don't know why you are trying to make such a major issue out of this.

Thanks guys but don,t want anyone falling out. We are all friends here

 

[Macgd016]

I was told that the Gearbox Oil will be due for change at the second (2 Year Service) which might then be a B service regardless of mileage

My salesman told me a the gearbox service was due with the three year service when he was trying to sell me a service plan which is why I got MB to send me the full service schedule. If this is important to you I should just ask for one so you can see what's needed and what's not.