C220 service D15

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I'm looking to get my 08 C220 CDI serviced. Just got a price of €449 for a full service. I expected it to be more expensive than my last car but that seems nuts.

Any suggestions for a service around D15, D11, etc?

Got another quote of about €280-360 and was told it'd depend on the type of air filter needed and he wouldn't know until he looked at the old one. If that's the price then that's the price, I just don't want to get robbed

Thanks!

kirving

"Full" service is arbitrary really. What was included for that price?

I paid €179 recently for an A1 (basic) service on a car with the same engine as your C220 at a main dealer, which I thought was OK value considering it gets a full check which takes time. Beware of someone who doesn't know what type of air filter is in your car, and don't be surprised in the least when they just happen to find other things along the way that jack up the price too.

No need to go to a main dealer for a 12yo car of course, except if it's something very specialist, but in my experience you're more likely to pay the quoted price or get an approval phonecall before additional work is carried out.

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Thanks,

Included was:

B-Service: From € 449

• Oil & Filter Change

• Software Upgrades / Product Enhancements (if any)

• Vehicle Health Check (Tyres, Brakes & Suspension Checked)

• FREE Wash and Vacuum

• Pollen Filters Replaced

• Air Filters Replaced

Could you fire on a link/number for where you got yours done. That's seems very reasonable!

bazz26

Sounds normal pricing for a main dealer. Makes no sense bringing a 12 year old car to a main dealer for servicing though as they will charge you the same for servicing and labour as if it were a new car.

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bazz26 wrote: »

Sounds normal pricing for a main dealer. Makes no sense bringing a 12 year old car to a main dealer for servicing though as they will charge you the same for servicing and labour as if it were a new car.

Thanks. The €280-360 was an independent garage. I thought €360 was high but maybe it's ok for a full service. As I said, if that's the price then I'll pay it, just trying to not get ripped off

bazz26

Remember main dealers will nearly always be more expensive as they have higher operating costs. Full service is also a relative term in that it means different things to different garages rather than being equal across the board.

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bazz26 wrote: »

Remember main dealers will nearly always be more expensive as they have higher operating costs. Full service is also a relative term in that it means different things to different garages rather than being equal across the board.

The independent garage was oil and filter, air and pollen filter and put up on the ramp to have it checked over, tyres etc.

Thought it was strange that the air filter would vary from around €20-80 (according to the mechanic himself) and he wouldn't know until the old one came out.

bf

Try Coolmine Motors - always found them excellent & reasonably priced.

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Cheers. Got a price of €230 for a full service in Discount Tyres Blanch. Hopefully it's not a case of too good to be true...

http://www.discounttyres.ie/fullservice.html

sm3ar

bf wrote: »

Try Coolmine Motors - always found them excellent & reasonably priced.

Are they still 160 for the standard service?

bf

sm3ar wrote: »

Are they still 160 for the standard service?

Not sure, haven’t been due a service recently. Give them a call & I’m sure they will confirm price

wandererz

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Thanks,

Included was:

B-Service: From € 449

• Oil & Filter Change

• Software Upgrades / Product Enhancements (if any)

• Vehicle Health Check (Tyres, Brakes & Suspension Checked)

• FREE Wash and Vacuum

• Pollen Filters Replaced

• Air Filters Replaced

Could you fire on a link/number for where you got yours done. That's seems very reasonable!

To me that's mad expenditure for a 08 car on nothing more than a basic service.
Couldn't you do it yourself?

Oil - ~€60
Oil Filter ~€20
Pollen Filter ~€20
Air Filter ~€20 (unless there's something special about it)

= ~€120

(Tyres, Brakes & Suspension Checked) - that will be checked at your next NCT
Software Upgrades / Product Enhancements - should be nothing at this stage

You can make the oil change easier the next time by fitting a quick oil drain valve this time around from these guys (https://www.adverts.ie/engine-parts/engine-oil-drain-valve/21573729). Any subsequent oil changes will then take no time at all.

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wandererz wrote: »

To me that's mad expenditure for a 08 car on nothing more than a basic service.
Couldn't you do it yourself?

Oil - ~€60
Oil Filter ~€20
Pollen Filter ~€20
Air Filter ~€20 (unless there's something special about it)

= ~€120

(Tyres, Brakes & Suspension Checked) - that will be checked at your next NCT
Software Upgrades / Product Enhancements - should be nothing at this stage

You can make the oil change easier the next time by fitting a quick oil drain valve this time around from these guys (https://www.adverts.ie/engine-parts/engine-oil-drain-valve/21573729). Any subsequent oil changes will then take no time at all.

It is mad expenditure, that's why I didn't go there. Got a full service for €230 which was grand.

I wouldn't have a clue where to even start with doing it myself, and I don't have the time either to be honest.

kirving

The Mercedes "B Service" for that price includes a brake fluid change, that's why the price is so different.

I know they do it using a pump which is far less labour intensive and probably takes 30mins, but it's extremely difficult to do at home.

magic123

Different mercedes dealers different prices. Dublin dealer quoted me for B service 550,done it in kildare in mercedes dealership for 379

kirving

Nevertheless, a Mercedes B service which was quoted, includes a brake fluid change. I very much don't that the €230 service included that.

wandererz

Kevin Irving wrote: »

Nevertheless, a Mercedes B service which was quoted, includes a brake fluid change. I very much don't that the €230 service included that.

Good point. How much would one expect to pay at an indy for a brake fluid change?

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Kevin Irving wrote: »

Nevertheless, a Mercedes B service which was quoted, includes a brake fluid change. I very much don't that the €230 service included that.

No, it didn't but neither did the B service according to the email I got back from them.

Thank you for your email.

With regards to your query please see the below price for a B-Service and what it includes.

B-Service: From € 449

• Oil & Filter Change

• Software Upgrades / Product Enhancements (if any)

• Vehicle Health Check (Tyres, Brakes & Suspension Checked)

• Renewal of Mobilio – Mercedes Benz Breakdown **please note – This is renewed once the necessary service is carried out**

• FREE Wash and Vacuum

• Pollen Filters Replaced

• Air Filters Replaced

If you would like to make a booking, do get back to myself or any member of the MSL Customer Care Team by phone on 014094449.

Also got another for €341 which included the below

Thank you for your email.
A fully comprehensive service to your car will cost 341.00€.
That will include oil+filter, air filter, fuel filter and pollen filter ( all OEM original parts). It will come also with a list of 35 points checklist, the wheels will be removed and inspect the suspension, transmission, brake system, steering, all fluids tested / top-up, etc. We will also do a computer diagnostic and software updates ( where available ), we will reset the dash and we will provide you with a fully documented report about the condition of your car from A to Z.
The same service in Main Dealer might cost in excess of 700.00 €.
Please do not hesitate to contact me if you need more details or if you want to make an appointment.

galvo_clare

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Seriously? That’s what’s wrong with this country. Can we not take responsibility for the roadworthiness of our own cars and not depend on an annual or semi-annual test. I’ve seen the state of tyres coming off two year old cars only brought in because they’ve worn down to the canvas.

wandererz

Here's a bit of a nice read from Celtic Tiger times:

https://www.irishtimes.com/life-and-style/motors/a-service-with-a-very-costly-smile-1.986552

wandererz

galvo_clare wrote: »

Seriously? That’s what’s wrong with this country. Can we not take responsibility for the roadworthiness of our own cars and not depend on an annual or semi-annual test. I’ve seen the state of tyres coming off two year old cars only brought in because they’ve worn down to the canvas.

The OP seems to be a diligent owner in terms of servicing and i'm assuming he has had it serviced and checked in the past year.

For the main dealer to justify a massive increase for something that other garages will do for a small fee isn't justified.

If you are taking your car in for a service, most indy's will do the service and have a quick inspection to advise you of what else needs to be done. It's in their best interest as well in order to increase revenue.

Hundreds of garages will do an inspection check for €35.

The NCT inspection backs that up by an independent third party evaluation.

kirving

wandererz wrote: »

Good point. How much would one expect to pay at an indy for a brake fluid change?

Not €200 or so that Merc charge anyway, but not far off. I have the tools to do it myself, but no garage, so when it comes down to adding another €200 to get it all done together in a single day, vs having to go elsewhere, I thought it was worth it.

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No, it didn't but neither did the B service according to the email I got back from them.

I think the email was incorrect to be honest. The B Service is supposed to include a brake fluid change, that (and the cabin air filter) is the key difference between the A and B services.

https://www.bradysmercedes-benz.ie/en/desktop/passenger-cars/services/aftersales/service---workshop.html

Sorry, I realise too that I didn't respond to your first question. I've gone to Western Motors, and Connolly's in Galway. Expensive labour wise, as all main dealers are, but couldn't be more up front with their fixed pricing, and didn't look for spurious things.

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Kevin Irving wrote: »

Not €200 or so that Merc charge anyway, but not far off. I have the tools to do it myself, but no garage, so when it comes down to adding another €200 to get it all done together in a single day, vs having to go elsewhere, I thought it was worth it.



I think the email was incorrect to be honest. The B Service is supposed to include a brake fluid change, that (and the cabin air filter) is the key difference between the A and B services.

https://www.bradysmercedes-benz.ie/en/desktop/passenger-cars/services/aftersales/service---workshop.html

Sorry, I realise too that I didn't respond to your first question. I've gone to Western Motors, and Connolly's in Galway. Expensive labour wise, as all main dealers are, but couldn't be more up front with their fixed pricing, and didn't look for spurious things.

Yeah, most likely. Thanks for that

galvo_clare

My point, and you seem to agree with me, is that we shouldn't depend on the NCT to catch failures or potential failures. The OP does appear to share that view.
I have three cars to NCT every year and very rarely do I even get an advisory on 18, 17 and 12 year old cars because I keep on top of maintenance independent of any NCT concerns.

wandererz wrote: »

The OP seems to be a diligent owner in terms of servicing and i'm assuming he has had it serviced and checked in the past year.

For the main dealer to justify a massive increase for something that other garages will do for a small fee isn't justified.

If you are taking your car in for a service, most indy's will do the service and have a quick inspection to advise you of what else needs to be done. It's in their best interest as well in order to increase revenue.

Hundreds of garages will do an inspection check for €35.

The NCT inspection backs that up by an independent third party evaluation.

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Literally put mine through the NCT last week, failed on driver side light focus. Got it sorted today, retest next weekend

wandererz

galvo_clare wrote: »

My point, and you seem to agree with me, is that we shouldn't depend on the NCT to catch failures or potential failures. The OP does appear to share that view.
I have three cars to NCT every year and very rarely do I even get an advisory on 18, 17 and 12 year old cars because I keep on top of maintenance independent of any NCT concerns.

Agreed. NCT is just a 3rd party evaluation and corroboration.

Cars of that age will be going in annually for a check.

In between, servicing and inspection should be done.