peterg1965
MB Enthusiast
- Joined
- Dec 22, 2007
- Messages
- 1,144
- Location
- Lancashire
- Car
- 2019 Audi Q7, 2018 Mini Cooper S, 2016 Porsche 718 Boxster S
I was contacted this morning by MB of South Lakes who were the supplying dealer for the GL320. They informed me that the GL was due a service in March, it being one year since it was delivered and registered. This was not a complete surprise as I had heard that the servicing regime had changed from cars registered in 2007 to annual servicing (or 15000 miles) however, I am still a little annoyed as the service indicator still says 8000 miles until a service is due. The cynic in me thinks that it is just to create extra revenue streams for MB dealers, I don’t know what has changed with the ASSYST servicing regime to warrant this change?
Anyway, I asked them to quote me - £286 for what will be a glorified oil change, although there are two more recalls to complete as well. I am also having the CLK55 serviced in 10 days! So, I heeded the advice that I had read on here and asked them if I could supply my own oil. The lady on the service desk initially didn’t know whether I could but said she would call me back when she had spoken to her manager. She called me back, the result:
GL320 service
quoted price - £286
me supplying oil price - £150 (inc)
Oil cost (8.5 litres – although I have to buy 9 litres) semi synth 10w-40 (Castrol Magnetec) £ 54.38
Saving £81.62
CLK55 service (A)
Quoted price - £268
Me supplying oil cost - £150 (inc)
Oil cost (8 litres) fully synth Castrol Edge 0w-30 £75.41
Saving £42.59
Overall saving £113.46 (taking account of £10.75 delivery charge)
So, great advice, thank you! That oil is from Opie Oils. I don’t have a Costco local to me, neither do I know someone with a Costco card. Is there anywhere that offers even cheaper Castrol oil does anyone know?
Anyway, I asked them to quote me - £286 for what will be a glorified oil change, although there are two more recalls to complete as well. I am also having the CLK55 serviced in 10 days! So, I heeded the advice that I had read on here and asked them if I could supply my own oil. The lady on the service desk initially didn’t know whether I could but said she would call me back when she had spoken to her manager. She called me back, the result:
GL320 service
quoted price - £286
me supplying oil price - £150 (inc)
Oil cost (8.5 litres – although I have to buy 9 litres) semi synth 10w-40 (Castrol Magnetec) £ 54.38
Saving £81.62
CLK55 service (A)
Quoted price - £268
Me supplying oil cost - £150 (inc)
Oil cost (8 litres) fully synth Castrol Edge 0w-30 £75.41
Saving £42.59
Overall saving £113.46 (taking account of £10.75 delivery charge)
So, great advice, thank you! That oil is from Opie Oils. I don’t have a Costco local to me, neither do I know someone with a Costco card. Is there anywhere that offers even cheaper Castrol oil does anyone know?