The True Cost of Service B for A New Mercedes!

Hey everyone! I wanted to make a video on the true cost of Service B for the CLA 45 AMG 2020 and really any other AMG Mercedes just so you guys have an idea of what it is going to cost. It is pretty expensive relative to what the car is, which is a high performance 4 banger. I am actually surprised by how much it was, I do not think it was that much for my C63s AMG Coupe. Not sure if labor costs went up or what.
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[@calvin14888]

If you pay for the pre-pay package when you first purchase the car, it'll included 3 years services with a lot less cost.

[@yaboibakalli]

Good suggestion for people!

[@YupSsBlAzin17]

Ya it’s 2500$ seeing if I should just cancel on my glb 35

[@amitchell4206]

I bought mine for $1700! A glc 300 amg package!!! Every service can get to $900!!!

[@ShaunaPloeger]

Yes, that's exactly what I did. I prepaid my service and I'm so glad I did!

[@robsan9017]

@@ShaunaPloeger Same here. I bought the full prepaid service package too.

[@matthewowen5574]

Buy the prepaid maintenance plan. I did and was well worth it. Also bought the wheel and tire package, DuPont upholstery package, paintless dent removal and free key replacement. So glad I spent that money.

[@craigshields8806]

Same, except the upholstery package.

[@yaboibakalli]

I have the wheel and tire package, definitely worth it for philly roads

[@YupSsBlAzin17]

Got prepaid Maintenance but it’s 2500$ seems like it’s cheaper to just pay out of pocket

[@sponger04]

It’s definitely worth it!

[@annenominous7220]

2 years later, are you still glad? Except for the maint plan, those are all just added dealer markup... even the tire/wheel package is a rip off, how many blow outs did you have so far? and you know the tire manufacturer warrants the tires. how many wheels did you kill, European Forged Wheels can be had for 400 bucks a wheel. I guess if you live in michagan pot hole hell, you might cover your costs...

[@DeeSock]

In fairness to the dealership, it sounds like the labor for even a decade of "genuine" service will not cost much more than a nice option package when buying. I don't think they communicate well where the money goes but highly qualified and skilled staff likely check effectively hundreds of important safety issues in the car like tires, suspension, computer logged fault codes etc that a non-genuine place might not have the equipment to check or fix well and may cost much more when faults multiply over time. An independent specialist might be of some use if you insist

[@ikeudechukwu5018]

Service B also includes cleaning the rain drains in the car. If they did not clean out the rain drains, take it back and tell them to do it because if the drains get clogged, water will find its way into your car and that would be the beginning of your electrical nightmare in any Mercedes. I change my oil every 3,000 miles. And i use 7 quarts of genuine Mercedes Benz 229.5 oil which I get for about $70 from FCP euro. I use PurFlux oil filter which costs about $15---Purflux make oil filters for Mercedes Benz. Some might ask why I do my oil change so frequently since Mercedes says you should do it every 10,000 miles? I have 2 Mercedes Benz, and both get 3,000 mile oil changes. The net effect of driving my Mercedes Benz in a spirited way with constant oil changes, is an obvious and direct improvement in my fuel mileage either in sports mode or sports + mode. I also replace my air filters on both Merc twice a year. I never crank and drive away with my Mercs. I let them sit and idle for at least 10 minutes. But when i start driving, after about 10 minutes of letting the transmission warm up, then, my Merc is awake and ready to be pushed. All Mercedes love frequent oil changes. They love new air filters. They love to be driven in a spirited manner, and by spirited, push the engine to 5,000 - 6,000 rpm from time to time. So, my oil cost about $70, oil filter about $15, and the actual oil change cost me $20 at the shop I use. The total cost of my oil change every 3,000 miles comes to about $105. So, I get about 4 oil changes a year using genuine Mercedes parts. Why anyone would wait for 10,000 miles before an oil change, remains a mystery to me. Based on direct experience, when my car hits 100,000 miles, with frequent oil changes, the internals of my car will be closer to the internals of a 60,000 miles car.

[@user-gf1bp5zw1v]

Just paid $700 B-service on 2017 E class. 29000 miles. No wipers included....basically glorified oil change. They recommended $1000 transmission service and $500 battery change.

[@jimjames6990]

When the check engine light comes on its all OVER for you. thousands for modules, sensors electric repair

[@ikeudechukwu5018]

Do the battery change. The battery replacement is more than that. You need to replace the main and secondary batteries----there are two of them and they cost about $800. That transmission replacement cost is about right----about $900 - $1,000.

[@kenkobra]

The dealership wanted 1K for a Service B on GLS. I completed myself for $321.00. This included oil, filter, cabin filter, break fluid change, and the purchase of a vacuum break bleader. Didn't need new wiper blades as we don't get snow and maybe 10 days of rain a year. I also had the tires rotated and balanced for free as I purchased the road hazard at Discount for $400.00 when I purchased the car. Most people don't know you can do this. It took me about two hours to complete it w/o any help.

[@smitabradley6849]

This is why I drive 4 runner and I am a cheap girl , my cost for oil change is 60$, I was thinking of buying 450 gas but after learning everything about mrcd I will pass it and enjoy some vacations

[@markgideon23]

unless you're ballin' with $$$ or simply love cars and mechanical by nature, owning a such a luxury sports car can be very expensive

[@nealc9230]

In the UK you can pay as you go service, negotiate it in the price for 3 years at time of purchase, or lastly buy the care plan on a monthly basis and pick how many years you want it for and pay accordingly..... I had it in with the price of the car ( heavily discounted) but £40 or about 50 bucks in the US will get you 3 years 3 services about £1400 overall when 3 services retail will cost you £1800

[@yaboibakalli]

Wow that is a good deal, def doing that for my next AMG

[@Okamiiee]

Absolutely wild to me that a high end luxury car is so delicate.. Why can’t it be reliable and tough as well as luxurious? I don’t think there even is an intent to make them last longer.. there’s more money in making them so fragile.

[@owezzel]

That's where most of the money is made.

[@ikeudechukwu5018]

It depends on the Mercedes you buy. Any Mercedes with the M276 engine (turbo or non-turbo) is a tank. They can take a beating.

[@officialMainspring]

lean to do your own maintenance. Oil change is super simple on a Mercedes. you don't even have to jack the car up. All you need is a fluid evacuator. For genuine MB parts, pick up at your local MB dealer or use , if you are in the US, places like AutohausAZ. changing wiper blades is easy as heck. that blade and holder comes as complete piece. all you have to do is re-hook it. Only thing you might want to visit your local MB stealership to do is to check/regrease your sun roof. Having said all that though, if you can afford a $70-80K car, can't really complain about $4-500 service A/B fee.

[@Balabok]

All AMGs are bottom drain only.

[@b.squared]

my service b is due in 6k miles on a 2024 gle 53 can only imagine how much that gonna be

[@paulevans240]

The cost for AMG is gonna be stiff. I have a simple C Class and a GLK, and I get all of my service done by AAA for no more cost than would be charged for a Ford, Toyota, etc. You WILL always pay more if you get service at a dealer, regardless of the manufacturer.

[@RealCharlieGee]

How much was your service b through AAA. I’ve been a AAA member for years. I just bought a used but fairly new Mercedes.

[@paulevans240]

@@RealCharlieGee I had brake pads replaced and rotors turned on the front axle of our GLC for about $400. I did not need to replace the brake fluid. I typically pay about $109 for full synthetic oil with filter for either the GLK or the C Class. I had 6 spark plugs replaced on the SUV for about $300, as I recall. They will change the transmission fluid for about. $200. Hope that helps.

[@paulevans240]

@@RealCharlieGee they do not break it down by A or B…but, as one example, they will perform a full service check with full oil synthetic change and filter for about $120 and the dealer charges close to $300. You call them and get a quote. It is worth in.

[@sponger04]

If you lease the vehicle the prepaid maintenance makes a lot of sense. The simple reason why is because Mercedes residuals the maintenance for there customer. Meaning the actual cost isn’t what your paying. Why they do that you might ask… because Mercedes feels there car is going to be worth more if you maintain it at the dealer for the next owner. 👍🏼

[@juhdah2146]

Better than the dealer l got it from. Service A cost me $700. When it was due for Service B the dealer said $850 to start. I asked what type of fucking scam they are running. That was that.

[@Thedannygonzalez7]

Same here Mercedes dealer tried scamming me out of $700 this morning for a glorified oil change, my local mechanic did it for $140, these dealers are scammers

[@limitedreach4446]

$500 for oil change & wiper blades?

[@Yonathanj8]

It’s a Benz 🤪

[@yaboibakalli]

Yep lol

[@princeamg]

@@yaboibakalli my Alfa Romeo cost $500 too lmao. it’s ridiculous but luckily only oil changes needed after 10k miles

[@mglsite]

@@Yonathanj8 As in Benz you over at the dealership.

[@moddedmedia415]

Yup. I use to be a service advisor for a Porsche dealership and we were using Castrol GTX for oil. Usually German brands don’t have their own oil brand here in the US so we used that. Unlike Ford and GM both have their own oil brand

[@whatsupwithsteve]

When you are driving a relatively expensive (and complicated) car, you should expect higher maintenance fees. I watched a Mercedes clip on exactly what they do on routine services and they check a LOT of stuff all around the car. Could I save a hundred bucks at Joe's auto down the street? Probably. Could I have peace of mind that Joe checked all the important items? Probably not, sorry Joe, I'll pay the premium but expect the premium service at Mercedes.

[@diegosandoval5780]

That's realy not that much. Tho I'd pay it.i thought he was gonna day like 3k

[@dvaughan]

Nah bro. I’ll change it myself 😂

[@yaboibakalli]

Agreed

[@no07name]

Need a vid on this🤪🤪

[@kinglock925]

Well I cross reference my air filter and cabin filters found the same one from the manufacturer Mercedes’ use “hints model number on the parts from original manufacture “ usually . Purchased Mobile 1 full synthetic European or what’s used at dealer purchased Mercedes’ oil filter from dealer ( just to be safe) I spent honesty $130 and fyi I did use suction to remove the oil from dip stick purchased from Amazon .

[@CAS482]

I was going to get the 3-year plan, but I didn't want to finance the cost for the four years the life span of the loan. I will pay the whole plan cash. After the maintenance warranty is gone after 4 years I will be taking my car somewhere else.

[@waypoint12xl]

FCP Euro is your friend. And learn to do small servicing jobs yourself. The money spent servicing at "stealerships" you can buy your own set of simple tools.

[@Warrengraff-ym2yj]

Exactly! Plus the tools you get to keep and use the rest of your life on not only cars but possibly other things

[@ErichCervantez]

I just paid $615 for the Service B on a 2017 GLS-450. The same place only charged me $135 for Service A.

[@mikeicee]

You got DOUBLE billed for the oil filter seal because it comes with the oil filter or stand alone.... but a new one always comes included with the filter.

[@5255andrew]

My service B was quoted at $1000… I’m trying to see where else I can take it for a cheaper labor cost but the same package

[@Mikrrii]

Oil and filter for your cars anywhere online would be like 80$ and 30 min of your time. Even if you dont want to do it take it anywhere else and they would do it for 40-50$ for labor with your parts. Spending money at dealership is money down the drain.

[@AboutAlaska]

Quick math gives you about 1% of the car initial purchase price in service. I have cars that cost up to 7% in services against the cars initial price with it's 2nd service.... So it is relative. But to be fair, my Service B cost me about 430dollars (380 EUR) at a Mercedes dealership. My percent was 0,75 against my purchase price for Service B.

[@yaboibakalli]

Yeah it is relative for sure though I do think dealers are over charging

[@easony6368]

I just pay 160CAD for regular oil change for my C450. Never do this in dealership. Same thing same service But more money

[@yaboibakalli]

Yeah def cheaper do it yourself easier and

[@darrensaltiel440]

I pay 52 dollars for oil and change it myself thanks

[@darrensaltiel440]

and 14.99 for a mann filter

[@SUB-Entertainment]

My son lexus wiper blade survived 3 years and changed diy 10 dollars. I changed oil for my gla 250 2021 for 50 dollar diy and my GLE 350 for 55 dollars all diy. Fluids for service B around 10 dollars for both MBs. I feel insult to take my cars to dealership stealership.. I have computer to reset.

[@darrensaltiel440]

turn key . tap speedometer button three times , arrow key down for sub menu . choose service . accept to restart service . done lol

[@JennaLisaO]

I called the dealership in the area a couple of days ago and asked what my estimate will be for a service B. "Starting at $805", they said. Starting at! Looking at a past invoice for the B, labor alone was $522. Steep.

[@mikeicee]

Typically Service B nothing is really done except cabin filter (30 min), Air filter (30min), and oil filter/oil. They claim they check and lubricate things like the door hinges but they do not... and you can buy that from MB for $22 a huge can.

[@mglsite]

THIS is the reason I do my own maintenance

[@markc.5750]

A KZbin premium subscription to learn how to do you own maintenance is much cheaper than going to the stealership.

[@jasiranwar1544]

Point me in that direction pls?

[@392JT]

Wait a lil change cost 500 dollars?

[@victor_beltran]

Damn for $350 just in labor I change the oil in my truck 5 times over.

[@FOSquadKPOP]

i appreciate this channel

[@yaboibakalli]

Thanks! I Appreciate you

[@iamfeliciarenee7331]

I don’t drive much. It’s time for B3. How long will the car count down the days? Can I wait?

[@danielwilcox6307]

It’s not an oil change, it’s Service B. What a line of bull Mercedes, you should know better. Good video, thanks for the cost breakdown.

[@sneezygibz6403]

I want one so badly but idk about driving a car that will depreciate 50% 🥲

[@SirSmikle]

You got robbed, it's always 60/40 60% for parts and 40% labor

[@yaboibakalli]

I think so as well..

[@cgabi7]

i can do all of the service at home in 1 hour, save my self all that money

[@NauticaChicago]

SUCH A HANDY MAN U R !! ENVY U

[@leem270]

Just bought a used A class 180d 19 plate which has 42k miles and they are quoting me £880 for a class b service, Is it worth it or just take it to halfords or another garage and get it done for under £300?

[@rigdigwus]

60 Dollars for windshield wiper blades? Haha wtf is wrong with Mercedes

[@mrjulss]

How can a reset the service B message?

[@nancymacias5736]

It’s $952 now

[@rafffer3951]

Wait until you get the service charge for brakes

[@madhansamidurai]

i just did service B for 40k miles for 932$

[@eastbaystreet1242]

ouch. what model do you have?

[@t_qi]

my dealer wanted to charge me over 2,000 for service b. absolute scumbags

[@benzmd940]

KINDA WONDER WHAT DEALER

[@eastbaystreet1242]

crazy. what model?

[@t_qi]

@@eastbaystreet1242 you’re not gonna believe it

[@t_qi]

@@eastbaystreet1242 c300

[@eastbaystreet1242]

Maybach S650? Just kidding. Probably an A class. So, what model? @@t_qi

[@paulevans240]

Simple answer..do not go to the dealer for Service B because you have other options.

[@BmoMusicbados]

Thank you man

[@amreldaly9293]

Does Anyone know if its okay to get an oil change at a local oil change shop? How do I know if they use legit parts for my Mercedes?

[@xanzibar3740]

Most shops have a preferred oil that they use for oil changes, euro shops are where you want to take it, if you’re not sure then ask them for the receipt of whatever parts they’re installing

[@amitchell4206]

When you go AMG can cost more money than a non AMG, now the pre-paid service is a good deal I think, now find a European shop the works on this cars they told me it can be $400 pre-pandemic obviously!!! And he use OEM parts! Remember dealerships have that big overhead!!!But $500+ for service is once a year!!!! Seriously! The Mercedes-Benz get service once a year and if a regular car pays $100 and does 2 the difference is $300 for a premium car, and actually someone going on KZbin and complaining about what he paid on service on his Benz is not good!!! You should be driving a Corolla!!!

[@darrensaltiel440]

I got a b200 and do my own service for the cost of nothing but fluids and filters . read your manual people don't be lazy

[@ricardoarceo4346]

It’s not expensive if you can do it alone labor is what prices it up I’ll do my own oil change and change the wiper blades

[@benzmd940]

THAT IS NOT A B SERVICE. YOU PAID AND GOT ANTOHER A SERVICE. YOU ARE MISSING THE BRAKE FLUSH CABIN FILTER

[@AccessCode101]

$5 bucks for the privilege of using the bathroom while you were there.

[@peterpanek1857]

brother you. spent how much on this Benz ???? lol and you complain about. $600 come on !! come to Kensington Philly those professionals will do it for you for $20.

[@Badgyal712]

How do you drive a luxury car and complain when I have to maintain? Just get a KIA Sir.. I have E550 and paying 970 for tune up n oil change

[@jesseturner9865]

"other"= waste disposal likely.

[@xxshiftywolfxxgaming1142]

Ours is costing 750 wtf

[@eggspot]

YLIIIIIII

[@Dragunov302]

Holy fuck that’s not worth 500 🤣

[@EM-oy3kk]

Ylli do you speak albanian?

[@yaboibakalli]

Yes I do!

[@rafffer3951]

Guess what you got robbed

[@carlosdeleon4393]

Love u

[@yaboibakalli]

love you

[@user-sukableh]

I can do that myself.