Mercedes Service is Due, Dealer Quoting $495

[Anonymous]

I’ll never take my Mercedes to the dealer again. They are crooks, known for recommending expensive unnecessary work. I highly recommend Autobahn Motors, Coakley Circle, Rockville. No frills, but honest and very reasonably priced.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:My 2021 MB GLC 300 with less than 9000 miles is past due for service. The dealer quoted $495 for service that mainly consists of checking levels and changing the oil. My question is where do you take your Mercedes cars for service? I don't mind paying but know there must be other less costly methods of keeping on top of service, with someone who knows this brand. I would appreciate your recommendations. I live in Montgomery County Maryland. TIA

$500 is a standard rate for checking everything, topping up fluids, changing the oil etc.. at a dealership for pretty much any non "value" car. Its trip off, Mercedes is a moon vehicle, I'd take it to your local mechanic but only of they do German cars, Lexus IS a souped up Toyota.

Tell me you’re totally ignorant about cars without actually telling me you’re totally ignorant about cars.



Do you *really* believe there is difference in the requisite skill level to service a Toyota Corolla or a MB S550?

If you think there is, you prove my first sentence 100% correct.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I’ll never take my Mercedes to the dealer again. They are crooks, known for recommending expensive unnecessary work. I highly recommend Autobahn Motors, Coakley Circle, Rockville. No frills, but honest and very reasonably priced.

Thanks for the recommendations. OP.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I pay 35$ for my oil change. That seems high.

You don't use synthetic.

Synthetic isn’t expensive any more.

Buy American if you want cheap service.

OP again. Would never buy an American car. Thanks though.

[Anonymous]

You should not be complaining about the Maint cost when you decided to purchase a brand new MB. Why the hell did you not purchase a Toyota? I bet you are complaining about the premium gas also. Not feeling sorry you. BTW, I have four European cars - I always go the dealer because they at least use OEM parts. When spending do much $$ on the initial purchase price not a good idea to go cheap on the service or Maint parts.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I pay 35$ for my oil change. That seems high.

You don't use synthetic.

Synthetic isn’t expensive any more.

Buy American if you want cheap service.

OP again. Would never buy an American car. Thanks though.

Sounds like your tastes are bigger than your wallet. Pay for your damn service.

[Anonymous]

Isn't it still under warranty? You typically don't have to pay anything early on for annual maintenance.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:You should not be complaining about the Maint cost when you decided to purchase a brand new MB. Why the hell did you not purchase a Toyota? I bet you are complaining about the premium gas also. Not feeling sorry you. BTW, I have four European cars - I always go the dealer because they at least use OEM parts. When spending do much $$ on the initial purchase price not a good idea to go cheap on the service or Maint parts.

I am at an age and stage in life where I don’t drive Toyotas. Thanks though. My first car out of college was a new Toyota and I drove it til the engine locked; the car before this one was a Lexus, the only other one I’ve owned was a Honda Accord which was driven til it wouldn’t drive. The Lexus had 199k miles and had seen it’s life. Was great to me. I am allowed to be smart about where I shop for service. I was smart about the purchase of my Benz. I’m at a stage in my life where I’ve worked hard and I will drive the luxury car I want to drive. I put $20k down on it (because I could) so I bet my car note is less than a Toyota. My partners uninspiring yet very practical 2017 Toyota RAV4 costs more per month than my vehicle. And since you’re so nosey- my 2021 was bought used. Had 322 miles and a previous owner. So, it wasn’t new, nor did I pay new car prices during Covid last spring. No one is complaining here but you PP.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:"A fool and his money shall soon part".

Always wondered how some folks who have the means to own a luxury vehicle like a Mercedes doesn’t have the expertise to Google "local Mercedes independent shop", scour the reviews, and give the top 3 shops a call and get quotes for an oil change.

Haven’t bought a car since 2007. I asked if anyone had recommendations and I’ve gotten some. My purpose was accomplished. Why google when you can ask here and on next door and get specific recommendations of tried and true?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:My 2021 MB GLC 300 with less than 9000 miles is past due for service. The dealer quoted $495 for service that mainly consists of checking levels and changing the oil. My question is where do you take your Mercedes cars for service? I don't mind paying but know there must be other less costly methods of keeping on top of service, with someone who knows this brand. I would appreciate your recommendations. I live in Montgomery County Maryland. TIA

Take it to White Oak Mercedes on Lockwood Drive in Silver Spring..they are very good and affordable.

+1 for White Oak. I’ve been going there for 6 years and they are wonderful. The cost of ownership on my Mercedes hasn’t been bad like som PPs mention. I think I spend $150 and $300 (per year) for service depending on the schedule.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:My 2021 MB GLC 300 with less than 9000 miles is past due for service. The dealer quoted $495 for service that mainly consists of checking levels and changing the oil. My question is where do you take your Mercedes cars for service? I don't mind paying but know there must be other less costly methods of keeping on top of service, with someone who knows this brand. I would appreciate your recommendations. I live in Montgomery County Maryland. TIA

$500 is a standard rate for checking everything, topping up fluids, changing the oil etc.. at a dealership for pretty much any non "value" car. Its trip off, Mercedes is a moon vehicle, I'd take it to your local mechanic but only of they do German cars, Lexus IS a souped up Toyota.

Tell me you’re totally ignorant about cars without actually telling me you’re totally ignorant about cars.



Do you *really* believe there is difference in the requisite skill level to service a Toyota Corolla or a MB S550?

If you think there is, you prove my first sentence 100% correct.

The tools they use are different, car guy.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:You should not be complaining about the Maint cost when you decided to purchase a brand new MB. Why the hell did you not purchase a Toyota? I bet you are complaining about the premium gas also. Not feeling sorry you. BTW, I have four European cars - I always go the dealer because they at least use OEM parts. When spending do much $$ on the initial purchase price not a good idea to go cheap on the service or Maint parts.

I am at an age and stage in life where I don’t drive Toyotas. Thanks though. My first car out of college was a new Toyota and I drove it til the engine locked; the car before this one was a Lexus, the only other one I’ve owned was a Honda Accord which was driven til it wouldn’t drive. The Lexus had 199k miles and had seen it’s life. Was great to me. I am allowed to be smart about where I shop for service. I was smart about the purchase of my Benz. I’m at a stage in my life where I’ve worked hard and I will drive the luxury car I want to drive. I put $20k down on it (because I could) so I bet my car note is less than a Toyota. My partners uninspiring yet very practical 2017 Toyota RAV4 costs more per month than my vehicle. And since you’re so nosey- my 2021 was bought used. Had 322 miles and a previous owner. So, it wasn’t new, nor did I pay new car prices during Covid last spring. No one is complaining here but you PP.

You seem to becoming less wiser with age. Most people I know purchase high end cars when they are younger and then learn via the aging process to settle on more fundamental, reliable, no fuss vehicles such as Toyota or Hondas.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:You should not be complaining about the Maint cost when you decided to purchase a brand new MB. Why the hell did you not purchase a Toyota? I bet you are complaining about the premium gas also. Not feeling sorry you. BTW, I have four European cars - I always go the dealer because they at least use OEM parts. When spending do much $$ on the initial purchase price not a good idea to go cheap on the service or Maint parts.

I am at an age and stage in life where I don’t drive Toyotas. Thanks though. My first car out of college was a new Toyota and I drove it til the engine locked; the car before this one was a Lexus, the only other one I’ve owned was a Honda Accord which was driven til it wouldn’t drive. The Lexus had 199k miles and had seen it’s life. Was great to me. I am allowed to be smart about where I shop for service. I was smart about the purchase of my Benz. I’m at a stage in my life where I’ve worked hard and I will drive the luxury car I want to drive. I put $20k down on it (because I could) so I bet my car note is less than a Toyota. My partners uninspiring yet very practical 2017 Toyota RAV4 costs more per month than my vehicle. And since you’re so nosey- my 2021 was bought used. Had 322 miles and a previous owner. So, it wasn’t new, nor did I pay new car prices during Covid last spring. No one is complaining here but you PP.

Hi OP, long time ML owner here (285,900 miles). I took mine to Euromotors for many years, but then moved on to Nationwide car center in Rockville. Owner is a great guy named Fred. He charges about $220 for a Service A using OEM parts. The shop is not luxurious, you won’t get a loaner but he does great work and extremely trustworthy. Keeps my ML running like a dream.

[Anonymous]

We have been taking our Mercedes to German Service Center in Landover Maryland for over 20 years; new and old. Love this place as it's a family owned business.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP again. If a MB is still under warranty does having it repaired at a non authorized dealer take it out of warranty? TIA

Pretty sure that that would violate the Magnussen-Moss act.