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    Oil leak

    I’m going to chop it in ! Had enough of it It’s just going to be a money pit Watford Mercedes are just rubbish When I first got it there was a noise pulling away and the tyre was scrubbing out Told me there was nothing wrong with it I then met an employee at a classic car show who told me...
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    Oil leak

    After my previous posts re servicing or lack of it! Removed the lower tray to do an oil change found some evidence of an oil leak and a drip coming from the hole in the bellhousing The oil leak wasn’t serious but enough for concern The car is a 2017 GLA 220d 4matic 23000 miles Has been...
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    Service rip off

    2017 23000 on the clock
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    Service rip off

    So unless you marked the cap there is no way to tell for certain unless you have an analysis done, but that’s way too expensive. It was just air filter and fuel filter I’m going to do it myself now I’m not fussed about the service history I’m glad now I didn’t extend the warranty as it’s...
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    Service rip off

    Yes I don’t get it Most cars out of warranty go to an independent or diy Why can’t they do a service at a reasonable price and keep the customer base They never breakdown labour cost and parts price for servicing I still can’t work out my quote labour must have been £650 for the hour !
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    Service rip off

    Yes it was strange when I booked it online it said free then changed to £850 when I rang the customer helpline I will do it myself easy enough Wouldn’t go back there Just wanted to make people aware Thanks for everyone’s comments
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    Service rip off

    Yes a lot of short runs and they didn’t do it !!! Probably only done the once when I bought it 4years It’s a disgrace Going to do it myself later in the week
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    Service rip off

    Yes 100% I rang them it was 3 years @ £39 a month It had 2 (services) It’s been practically unused since last year maybe 3000 miles since last service My wife uses it and has been working from home Told me 3rd service wasn’t included and give me the £850 quote I’m just angry about the oil It...
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    Service rip off

    Look at my town Its very difficult to tell In my experience a new engine or low mileage engine you can tell when the oil has been changed because it will simply look cleaner.(lighter shade of black ) I think in my case because of the very low mileage between service they just didn’t bother to...
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    Service rip off

    Yes ...I suppose as the saying goes a little bit of knowledge is a dangerous thing! I know it’s a bit more refined now and I’m getting on a bit but I know mechanics that would just wipe around the engine with an oily rag for a service!
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    Service rip off

    Just to add to my last post When your car is in the workshop a technician is given a job sheet and assigned the parts It’s a busy place nobody is taking notice of the work that’s going on . When you see the video what are they showing you ? Tyres being checked brake pads .....what about the oil...
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    Service rip off

    I bought my first MB 4 years ago a used vehicle GLA AMG line with 13000 miles on the clock It was bought from a main dealer and had an A service when bought I have been a mechanic for the last 30 years now retired have always serviced my own cars. To keep it brief checked the oil on purchase...
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