What Have You Done To Your Merc Today?

[Bobby Dazzler]

Had the oil and filter changed today - massive saving on MB and Indy prices.
The mechanic also noted a rattle to the oblong pipe leading to air filter and fixed that.
Genuine MB oil, filter and gaskets used.

Using whom you trust most at the price point you are prepared to pay is always the right approach for servicing and repairs, regardless of whether it’s a main dealer, independent marque specialist, fast fit chain, small general garage or DIY.

 

[OneForTheRoad]

Using whom you trust most at the price point you are prepared to pay is always the right approach for servicing and repairs, regardless of whether it’s a main dealer, independent marque specialist, fast fit chain, small general garage or DIY.

DIY for me once my service plan runs out , oil n filter changes will cost roughly £40.

 

[MSG2004]

Using whom you trust most at the price point you are prepared to pay is always the right approach for servicing and repairs, regardless of whether it’s a main dealer, independent marque specialist, fast fit chain, small general garage or DIY.

I trust this bloke that came to our home as I've used him before and we chat as he works on the car.
I trust him 100% more than the MB lot I've used.
I also saved hundreds of UK Sterling.

 

[MSG2004]

DIY for me once my service plan runs out , oil n filter changes will cost roughly £40.

40 quid, that's great. I considered buying an oil extractor pump but decided against it
What oil and filter did you use and how many litres - if you don't mind me asking.

I bought a set of the stuff I needed from MB

 

[ALFAitalia]

Topped up the oil while i was waiting for my son to come out of the sea..was not that low but I thought why not since it was in the boot. When I got back to the accommodation my son noticed a trail of oil drips on the ground. Somehow I managed to only catch one half of the oil filler cap in the hole...meaning oil had sprayed back over the engine as I drove the five miles back and made a mess of the engine. My own silly fault and I would not have cared if I'd not spent a couple of hours decreasing and jet washing the engine and three undertrays....got to do it all again now. Never done that before.... and before you say it...yes I am a donut! Hopefully they won't mind the extra oil stain in the car park!

 

[OneForTheRoad]

40 quid, that's great. I considered buying an oil extractor pump but decided against it
What oil and filter did you use and how many litres - if you don't mind me asking.

I bought a set of the stuff I needed from MB

I buy a 20 litre barrel off eBay of 5/30 c3 low saps . Filter by Bosch or mann . 7.5 to 8 litres to fill.

Something like this.

 

[MSG2004]

Topped up the oil while i was waiting for my son to come out of the sea..was not that low but I thought why not since it was in the boot. When I got back to the accommodation my son noticed a trail of oil drips on the ground. Somehow I managed to only catch one half of the oil filler cap in the hole...meaning oil had sprayed back over the engine as I drove the five miles back and made a mess of the engine. My own silly fault and I would not have cared if I'd not spent a couple of hours decreasing and jet washing the engine and three undertrays....got to do it all again now. Never done that before.... and before you say it...yes I am a donut! Hopefully they won't mind the extra oil stain in the car park!

Stuff happens even to the best of us.

 

[OneForTheRoad]

Stuff happens even to the best of us.

Reminds me of Frank Spencer tbh.

 

[MSG2004]

Reminds me of Frank Spencer tbh.

He made me laugh/smile - great show.

Stuff happens and can happen to anyone no matter how careful you are, it is just life.

I'm very careful and I've left my car in drive in a car park and stepped out to have a look to ensure it was within the lines - but as on level area slow-moving and noted almost as I started to step on - Since 2003 I have had 2 c class MB's. This GLE I got new years ago thankfully puts the car in PARK as soon as the driver's door is opened

Stuff happens

 

[Bobby Dazzler]

Renewed the warranty on one today.

 

[AMGeed]

Cleared the boot out, dropped the seats in the S204 and helped my daughter &son in law load up a removal van for a house move tomorrow.
Jeez my back aches, and I've another day of it tomorrow!

 

[ALFAitalia]

That's what I paid the removal men for!

 

[AMGeed]

That's what I paid the removal men for!

The best quote of £1800 for a van and two men for a day put that idea in the bin.
I'd rather have back ache.

 

[ALFAitalia]

Wow... that's a lot.

 

[SpikyMikey]

The best quote of £1800 for a van and two men for a day put that idea in the bin.
I'd rather have back ache.

A packet of Nurofen is a heck of a lot cheaper than 1800 quid.

 

[AMGeed]

Wow... that's a lot.

I was shocked seeing I had volunteered to pay the removal fees.
No way were we entertaining that price.