servicing

just bought a c220 cdi 2011.anyone no how often it should be serviced and any tips on keeping it good?

Hi, Having recently reduced my annual mileage from around 15000 to 5000 miles it seems to me that the ASSYST service regime no longer makes sense. I'd appreciate any comments on this. I'll try to explain. Only 11 months and 5000 miles since my last service ASSYST informs I need to go in again...

Had my oil changed by MB a couple of weeks ago, with a plan to do the rest myself. I had this weekend off, so started off a 9am this morning. Got all the bits together - Spark plugs, air filters, fuel filter, brake fluid and tools. Engine cover and airbox came off easily. That was about as good...

Dealerships, be it MB, Jaguar, BMW etc, have always told me that using an Inde will adversly affect my future trade in value. Well they would wouldn't they, but what I think happens is that they will not re-sell a car that has not been serviced by a dealer because of any future warranty issues...

This isn't really a rant, just thought i'd explain my experiences of Mercedes so far. I purchased a C Class Coupe in Feb 2012, the second day I had the car the boot lid froze up and would not shut so took a trip back to my dealership with a bungee strap on the boot. Turns out when they got it...

I am due to pick up a 2008 clc privately tomorrow, but was wondering when its next service would be due. It's got 45,000 on the clock. The owner said its had its A and B service but the next one isn't due until another 6,000 miles or so. Does that sound right? I've never driven a...

I am thinking about getting a 3 year old E220 estate. I am looking at the onews with average/higher mileage and was wondering about the servicing costs. I understand about the level A and B services people have, but when the mileage gets higher and over the next couple of years are there...

I've got to book a 'B' Service in the next couple of weeks. I have spoken to my local MB dealership and they want £815 inc VAT for an SL. I spoke today with Rivervale Cars, in Portslade, Brighton; they want £455 for a B service; quite a difference! More importantly, they are an 'Approved MB...

Anyone got any first-hand experience with either the MB workshop in Orpington or MB in Dartford? My C-Coupe is coming up for its first service and needs to stay main-dealer serviced and I'm not enthralled by Lookers, where I bought it. Regards Dave

Hi all Ive had my 2001 CLK320 for about a month now and I'm loving it but it is due a B service next week, the garage i use normally has quoted me £220 inc parts etc, does this seem good value??, they are normally really thorough but is there anything i should specifically ask them to look...

Hi I have a W211 coming up to it's 4th service. So far I've used a main dealer but am now looking for an independent to save on costs ( I hope). Does any one have any suggestions?

Looking to buy a Merc, most likely between a R129 500SL or a W208 CLK55. I currently own an MGF which i do the majority of servicing on myself. I'm looking at what servicing would cost on a Merc and can't say i'm suprised at the prices, but wonder if it is necessary to have it carried out by a...

I paid £400 in July 2012 for the A1 Service on my 2008 C220 Sport Diesel from Mercedes in Dartford. This was basically an oil change. My next service will be the B1. Mercedes told me it will be £700!! Is this correct??

I got all the finance forms by email this afternoon - it seems like my car is at the dealership in Exeter, it's been a long wait and it sounds like it will soon be over and I'll have a lovely new car :bannana: I've been offered the £40 a month for 2 years servicing package - is that good...

Hi all, This is my first post to the forum so please go easy! I purchased my Mercedes c250cdi Sport 2010 this month, it has 63k with full Mercedes SH. The car has had a service A, B, A. Based on what Mercedes have told me it is due a Service B. Ideally I would like to use a specialist who is...

I have had my E250 Sport Coupe 125 Edition auto for ust over 12 months now so the first service indicator was warned me to get the service done. I have done just over 12K miles in the year. I booked it into my local dealer Mercedez Benz of Grangemouth (former John R Weir) and the service was...

does anyone know whether indy servicing causes any part of the Tier 1 warranty to be invalidated? mate looking at an SL55 which has Tier 1 warranty but which has been serviced at an Indy.

If I opt to extend my warranty through Mercedes do I have to use dealers for servicing work? Or can I use indies who use genuine parts?

The above has anyone on here used them? Prices seem good and the guy worked for Portsmouth Mercedes for 10 years so must be OK?

Apart from Olly are there any indies in the south east geared up to work on SLRs?