4 year 40k miles Checkup Question

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02-02-2015, 02:07 AM

yizhao

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4 year 40k miles Checkup Question

I just bought a 2011 ML350. Amazing car. However, the 4 year 40k miles checkup is coming up. The Mercedes dealership said it is gonna cost ~$1200.

I was wondering if that's worth it or are there reputable alternative shops around the Maryland/Virginia area that can do it for a million times cheaper?

Thanks guys/gals.

02-03-2015, 09:33 AM

yizhao

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Yea you are probably right. I need to stop being cheap about these important checkups.

The dealership I went to offered a 4 year + 5 year + 6 year checkup for $1500 ($1200+ for just the 4 year).

Has anyone gotten this? Is it worth it?

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Originally Posted by ForcedInduction

If you wanted a cheap car....you should have bought a cheap car.

Don't cut corners on services or parts quality. You'll pay for it in unscheduled repairs and lower resale value. Having your maintenance book consecutively stamped by a genuine Mercedes dealership adds significant value to the car.

A 4 year service is these major points:

Engine Oil/filter
Transmission oil/filter
Fuel filter
Air filters
Replace brake fluid
Cabin filter
Check brakes
Check for leaks and chassis damage
Wiper blades
Tire rotation

http://cdn.dlron.us/assets/misc/4937...nce_Manual.pdf