Service B - Ouch

ajc7755 · 11-04-2009, 02:31 PM

Just took my car in for a Service B

$458.78

Funny thing is I told them not to touch the tires or the air filters as I already took care of them and its still that high.

Is this normal?

I need to see the bill to see what all they did, but this still seems a bit high to me.

FYI - This is Aristocrat Motors in Kansas City.

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1Lop2K5C · 11-04-2009, 02:46 PM

Got to pay to play

jk, but that sounds about right. Here is CA is about 600 at the dealership.

C32AMGSC · 11-04-2009, 02:56 PM

That's why most of us here just do the Service B ourselves. There was a thread somewhere that tells you what the Service A and B's consists off. I believe it's mostly doing car check, changing the cabin filter, oil change and tire rotation. Maybe even changing the tensioner belt.

Of course the stealership will always find something wrong and need to replace a part due to being broken or wornout to markup the bill.

SUPR C · 11-04-2009, 05:50 PM

Service B is basically an oil change, they also change the windshield wipers and cabin filter. That is it, the rest is checking everything else, which I doubt they even do unless there is some money to be made. I have been doing them myself, very easy. However, I did have the dealer do all the services until the end of my warranty so they wouldn't give me any excuses if anything happened.

ajc7755 · 11-04-2009, 05:52 PM

I'm still under warranty as well, which is exactly why I had the dealership do it this time.

Newzchspy · 11-04-2009, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by ajc7755

I'm still under warranty as well, which is exactly why I had the dealership do it this time.

My private Benz guy gets $250 for a Service B and half that for an A. Hes in Illinois. I have his Number if you're nearby??

ajc7755 · 11-04-2009, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Newzchspy

My private Benz guy gets $250 for a Service B and half that for an A. Hes in Illinois. I have his Number if you're nearby??

I wish I was nearby. Unfortunately I'm on the Kansas side of Kansas City.

SilverBulletAMG · 11-04-2009, 07:01 PM

That price is pretty normal. If you do your own oil change, change your own filters, tell them to skip the wipers (which they charge nearly $100 to replace) and leave the tires alone, that pretty much just leaves the regular inspection for them to do and restart your service clock. Should be able to have it all done for under $100 and it's worth it if you're still under warranty. Let them find something wrong and put that warranty to work. I'm due for mine in 100 miles....

MercedesFTW · 11-04-2009, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Newzchspy

My private Benz guy gets $250 for a Service B and half that for an A. Hes in Illinois. I have his Number if you're nearby??

Where is nearby?

Newzchspy · 11-04-2009, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by MercedesFTW

Where is nearby?

Sorry, Chicago area!! My guy is a 25 year MB tech and is 1/2 the price of MB on all service. He even installed my new crank pulley for $80.00.

ScottW911 · 11-04-2009, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by SilverBulletAMG

That price is pretty normal. If you do your own oil change, change your own filters, tell them to skip the wipers (which they charge nearly $100 to replace) and leave the tires alone, that pretty much just leaves the regular inspection for them to do and restart your service clock. Should be able to have it all done for under $100 and it's worth it if you're still under warranty. Let them find something wrong and put that warranty to work. I'm due for mine in 100 miles....

God, I hope so. We do have staggered tires sizes after all.

coin · 11-04-2009, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Newzchspy

Sorry, Chicago area!! My guy is a 25 year MB tech and is 1/2 the price of MB on all service. He even installed my new crank pulley for $80.00.

Post or PM me his info if you don't mind

SilverBulletAMG · 11-04-2009, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by ScottW911

God, I hope so. We do have staggered tires sizes after all.

Stealership will still try and charge for tire rotation if you don't stop them. (obviously left/right and not front/back)lol

MercedesFTW · 11-04-2009, 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by coin

Post or PM me his info if you don't mind

+1

Quicktwinturbo · 11-05-2009, 02:47 AM

I've said this many time here.. Service B ain't worth it...
Jst get ur oil changed and filters changed... will save u at least $200

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C32AMGSC Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: AL at the moment! Posts: 328 Drives: 03 C32 AMG	That's why most of us here just do the Service B ourselves. There was a thread somewhere that tells you what the Service A and B's consists off. I believe it's mostly doing car check, changing the cabin filter, oil change and tire rotation. Maybe even changing the tensioner belt. Of course the stealership will always find something wrong and need to replace a part due to being broken or wornout to markup the bill. __________________ Black '03 C32 AMG Mods: Stage 1+ 185mm Eurocharged Pulleys \| Eurocharged ECU Tune \| K&N Filters \| Phenolic Spacers \| LET Heat Exchanger \| Johnson CM30 IC Pump \| Bi-Xenons \|19X8.5 & 19X9.5 DCR Hockenheim Forged wheels \| Resonator Delete \| Smoke side markers \| CL Grille \| Flat badge \| C55 rear spoiler \| Akebono ceramic brake pads Coming Soon: SL55 Airbox Setup \| Wires and Plugs \| Headers For Sale: Set of Goodyear F1 All Season tires 18" Staggered set 90%-95% tread left! Last edited by C32AMGSC; 11-04-2009 at 05:56 PM.

11-04-2009, 07:01 PM	#8
SilverBulletAMG MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Keesler AFB, Gulfport, MS Posts: 1,571 Drives: C32 AMG	That price is pretty normal. If you do your own oil change, change your own filters, tell them to skip the wipers (which they charge nearly $100 to replace) and leave the tires alone, that pretty much just leaves the regular inspection for them to do and restart your service clock. Should be able to have it all done for under $100 and it's worth it if you're still under warranty. Let them find something wrong and put that warranty to work. I'm due for mine in 100 miles.... __________________ DynoJet: 384whp/417wtq Mustang Dyno: 341whp/385wtq VRP Headers - LET 185mm Pulley - LET Tune - C3P Intake - CM30 Pump - C3P HE - Phenolic Spacers - TVT Modified T-Stat - Green Filters - Magnaflow Front Cats - Resonator & Rear Cat Delete - H&R Springs - Denso IK22 Plugs - Magnecor 8.5mm Wires - Weltmeister Quad Exhaust - CF diffuser, spoiler, mirror covers - 18" AMG Turbine Rims

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Quicktwinturbo MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Columbia, SC Posts: 1,150 Drives: C55 AMG, etc..	I've said this many time here.. Service B ain't worth it... Jst get ur oil changed and filters changed... will save u at least $200 __________________ 05 AMG C55 Green Filters Flat Hood emb

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11-04-2009, 05:50 PM	#4
SUPR C Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Maryland Posts: 209 Drives: 02 C32, G60 Corrado	Service B is basically an oil change, they also change the windshield wipers and cabin filter. That is it, the rest is checking everything else, which I doubt they even do unless there is some money to be made. I have been doing them myself, very easy. However, I did have the dealer do all the services until the end of my warranty so they wouldn't give me any excuses if anything happened.

11-04-2009, 05:52 PM	#5
ajc7755 Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 18 Drives: 2006 C55 AMG	I'm still under warranty as well, which is exactly why I had the dealership do it this time.

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