CLK 320 convertible service 'B' costs

[sattie]

Hi,

I currently own the above on a 2001 plate and in need of the 'B' service. Having done 45,000 i've been told that I don't need to change my spark plugs yet

I rang a few mb specialists as recommended on various threads and also some local main dealers. I live near heathrow so there are quite a few within a short distance. Here are my findings:

George Fraser £411 including VAT

Merc's Only £280 including VAT

AMC £312 including VAT

MB Brentford £450 including VAT

MB Heathrow £359 including VAT

MB Park Royal £409 including VAT


Merc's only have had some slack with poor service on the forums. I've dealt with them in Jan '06 as the missus has A Class 170 CDI and had 'A' service done. My experience was good and no compliants at all.....

Alot of praise for George Fraser but for that price I could go to the MB dealers. AMC are dealing with BMW and Merc's......not to fond on garages that do both....how can you specialise in both??

bit stuck on what 2 do????

Any advise would be appreciated especially if you've dealt with the above

TIA

Satty

 

[Alfie]

For the difference in price you might aswell go to a main MB agent. It will look better having main dealer stamps in your service book when/if you come to sell plus they WILL use genuine parts whereas an independant specialist might be tempted to use pattern parts instead.

 

[Aletank]

Merc's Only £280 including VAT

MB Heathrow £359 including VAT

For the sake of £79 I'd go with The Main Dealer - The benefits your getting are a proper stamp in your book,Continued Mobilo Cover which includes breakdown cover and that all important 30 year Rust Warranty!! All of which will help resale value when the time comes, For £79 its well worth it!!

 

[stats007]

If you use Brentford (or any London branch) you should get 20% off of labour and 10% off of stocked parts under the ThreePlus scheme - they also give you a free MoT (you have to ask for all of this of course!).

 

[IanA2]

1. MB Brentford £450 including VAT

2. MB Heathrow £359 including VAT

3. MB Park Royal £409 including VAT

Having experience of 1 & 3 above I'd probably go to 2.

Good luck.