C207 should I take dealers service plan?

[GordonD]

Just picked up my E Class C207 today (2016). All good except two tiny bodywork issues that are being resolved. I was expecting fairly high service costs but the 3 year cost quoted was £1500. Is this reasonable? Usual breakdown/ courtesy car/Adblue included. Any guidance would be appreciated.

 

[markjay]

Just picked up my E Class C207 today (2016). All good except two tiny bodywork issues that are being resolved. I was expecting fairly high service costs but the 3 year cost quoted was £1500. Is this reasonable? Usual breakdown/ courtesy car/Adblue included. Any guidance would be appreciated.

Welcome.

Yes, the MB Service Care Plan is a very good deal.

(Especially as your car will need the ATF changed next year).

Plus, they are offering 20% discount right now, if you pay upfront.

 

[Skd884]

Just picked up my E Class C207 today (2016). All good except two tiny bodywork issues that are being resolved. I was expecting fairly high service costs but the 3 year cost quoted was £1500. Is this reasonable? Usual breakdown/ courtesy car/Adblue included. Any guidance would be appreciated.

Is that with the 20% discount?

The price for three services for my c63 is £1324.80

£441.60 each.

 

[GordonD]

Thank you, I wasn’t told of any discounts by the dealer. I have time to think it over but going by the first two replies I might be struggling!

 

[Will]

You need to buy online and pay upfront for the 20% discount.

Service Plan

servicecare.mercedes-benz.co.uk

 

[GordonD]

Thanks Will. With discount price now £1209 so it’s moving in the right direction. I’ll mention this to the salesman when he phones to arrange the cars bodywork being touched up.

 

[Will]

Hi Gordon,

I don’t think your salesman will be able to budge on the price, as it is a centrally operated scheme, and you need to book it online for the discounted rate anyway.

IMHO the 20% discount is a pretty decent saving anyway

 

[W1ghty]

Thanks Will. With discount price now £1209 so it’s moving in the right direction. I’ll mention this to the salesman when he phones to arrange the cars bodywork being touched up.

An A service is an oil change and a B service is a bigger service . With a 3 year service plan you ideally want to get B,A,B (more for your money , but as above watch out for gearbox change which is extra ) , rather than A,B,A

 

[GordonD]

Quick update. Drove the car out of my drive this morning and the exhaust has just fallen off!
Will keep you updated

 

[markjay]

Quick update. Drove the car out of my drive this morning and the exhaust has just fallen off!
Will keep you updated

On a car you collected yesterday????

Back to the dealer asap....

 

[Rory]

Drove....

Ah, that's where you're going wrong. It's just meant to be washed and polished.

 

[Mr. B]

Quick update. Drove the car out of my drive this morning and the exhaust has just fallen off!
Will keep you updated

Someone nicked your cat overnight?

 

[GordonD]

Looks like the pipe bracket is missing. RAC has just put a new one on. Don’t know how the bracket can be missing completely mind? Heading off to dealership shortly.

 

[Deleted member 149005]

the car was probably used as drugs mule, with the "gear" stuffed in the exhaust pipes...

 

[markjay]

the car was probably used as drugs mule, with the "gear" stuffed in the exhaust pipes...

Maybe it's still there.....?

 

[GordonD]

At the dealership now. Spotted 4 little dings that are being done then it’s getting a full check over. No drugs have been found I’m told but the technicians are giggling a lot

 

[SlimJim]

An A service is an oil change and a B service is a bigger service . With a 3 year service plan you ideally want to get B,A,B (more for your money , but as above watch out for gearbox change which is extra ) , rather than A,B,A

The ATF change is included in the service plan as far as I can recall. I‘m due one this year on an A service. No plan tho’

 

[markjay]

The ATF change is included in the service plan as far as I can recall.

Indeed it is (but only if ESS is showing it as due.....).

 

[SlimJim]

Indeed it is (but only if ESS is showing it as due.....).

Good point, so anyone buying a service plan must consider that aspect when weighing up cost benefits of plan compared to individual services.

 

[OneForTheRoad]

Personally I'd have an indy service it. Dont be scared at paying for gearbox oil. Its a circa £220 at most places . Engine Oil and filters say £100 tops, fuel filter £20 .. and you get a service stamp. But that's just me !!