CL65 TRY THIS

sound 8 · 10-28-2008, 05:01 PM

Ever wondered why MB service is so expensive?
My CL65 came up for service some months ago, I have left it because it's only done 16K and was serviced at 10K. However my MOT has run out
so I thought I would have the service done at the same time.
There is nothing that needs to be done, no problems to look at, yet they
quoted me £1100 for the service.At the end of the day all you want is the main dealer stamp in your book. I asked to speak to a service guy who
I had dealt with before, and gave my number. He called me back later,
I told him £1100 was too much, I was short on cash and would have to
hunt around for a better price. He immediately said they could do it for
£500 inc the MOT. Great I said. I now wish I had haggled each time in
the past. I am sure all garages are crying out for work.

Fraser · 10-28-2008, 06:03 PM

You've got an SL55, a CL65 and an S600 and are short on money?

Are you sure you've got your priorities in order?

Name Brand · 10-28-2008, 07:30 PM

Read the original post again. He told the service guy he was short on money so he could get a better deal.

Fraser · 10-28-2008, 09:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Name Brand

Read the original post again. He told the service guy he was short on money so he could get a better deal.

Semantics I guess, but that'll keep me from pulling out the smart arse remarks in the future.

Soon2bMB · 10-28-2008, 11:58 PM

service business is doing fine in some places, but others are hurting and will do whatever it takes for your business. Owners and GMs are telling their employee do whatever it takes to keep business and make the client happy!!

sound 8 · 10-29-2008, 12:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fraser

You've got an SL55, a CL65 and an S600 and are short on money?

Are you sure you've got your priorities in order?

Hi, with the credit crunch money is a little more important.
I just can't justify spending £1100 for what is basically, oil,air filters,
charcoal filter, and poly belt, especially on a car with 16k on the clock.
I may have 3 cars , but I still don't want to throw money away.
Anyway this thread was to help other members get a deal, and not how much money/cars I have.

sound 8 · 10-29-2008, 12:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Name Brand

Read the original post again. He told the service guy he was short on money so he could get a better deal.

Thanks for understanding why I posted this thread.

10-28-2008, 05:01 PM	#1
sound 8 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: U.K. Posts: 293	CL65 TRY THIS Ever wondered why MB service is so expensive? My CL65 came up for service some months ago, I have left it because it's only done 16K and was serviced at 10K. However my MOT has run out so I thought I would have the service done at the same time. There is nothing that needs to be done, no problems to look at, yet they quoted me £1100 for the service.At the end of the day all you want is the main dealer stamp in your book. I asked to speak to a service guy who I had dealt with before, and gave my number. He called me back later, I told him £1100 was too much, I was short on cash and would have to hunt around for a better price. He immediately said they could do it for £500 inc the MOT. Great I said. I now wish I had haggled each time in the past. I am sure all garages are crying out for work.

10-28-2008, 06:03 PM	#2
Fraser Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 134	You've got an SL55, a CL65 and an S600 and are short on money? Are you sure you've got your priorities in order? __________________ From a Mercedes Benz family....we've owned: '08 GL500, '08 E500, '05 E55 Wagen, '04 SL55, '04 SL500, '02 E320, '01 CLK55, '00 S500L, '99 E430, '99 E320, '98 E280, '95 E300, '91 500SEL, '91 300SE, '56 300SL

10-28-2008, 11:58 PM	#5
Soon2bMB Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 277	service business is doing fine in some places, but others are hurting and will do whatever it takes for your business. Owners and GMs are telling their employee do whatever it takes to keep business and make the client happy!! __________________ 2008 MB C300W4 Sport 2006 Honda CBR600F4i

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10-28-2008, 07:30 PM	#3
Name Brand Almost a Member! Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 63	Read the original post again. He told the service guy he was short on money so he could get a better deal.