Service B

**beverage** · 09-21-2006

I know this is a bit of a daft, blond question

but the car is coming up saying Service B in 25 days, which is fine.

So I got the service book out to have a look at what is included in the service, and there is no service B in the book - I have Service's 1 -12, so I'm assuming Service B is the same as Service 2??

**Woolly** · 09-21-2006

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Originally Posted by beverage

I know this is a bit of a daft, blond question

but the car is coming up saying Service B in 25 days, which is fine.

So I got the service book out to have a look at what is included in the service, and there is no service B in the book - I have Service's 1 -12, so I'm assuming Service B is the same as Service 2??

Just a standard rtfm problem

Service A is a biggy, whereas service B is just basically an oil change (you'll still get skanked for it though)

**jbanks15** · 09-21-2006

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Originally Posted by beverage

I know this is a bit of a daft, blond question

but the car is coming up saying Service B in 25 days, which is fine.

So I got the service book out to have a look at what is included in the service, and there is no service B in the book - I have Service's 1 -12, so I'm assuming Service B is the same as Service 2??

yes. service b is service 2. c is 3, etc

**beverage** · 09-21-2006

Letters, numbers - I wish they'd make their minds up!!!

Yeah I'll be checking what they're charging me for - already know they'll be oil, oil filter, washer fluid on the bill. I'm gonna be booking myself a car and getting as much mileage out of it as possible!!!!

**Woolly** · 09-21-2006

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Originally Posted by jbanks15

yes. service b is service 2. c is 3, etc

No - you get a service 'A' when youve done bout 12-15K - you get a service 'B' every two years, even if u haven't done enough miles for a service 'A' - for example, my SLK has only done bout 3500 miles in 22 months - it will show a 'B' service in NOV when it comes up for 2yo. But, unlike the States, it's never had it's oil changed from new ??

**beverage** · 09-21-2006

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Originally Posted by Woolly

No - you get a service 'A' when youve done bout 12-15K - you get a service 'B' every two years, even if u haven't done enough miles for a service 'A' - for example, my SLK has only done bout 3500 miles in 22 months - it will show a 'B' service in NOV when it comes up for 2yo. But, unlike the States, it's never had it's oil changed from new ??

Another blonde question!!! My car is 14 months old with 7 500 miles on the clock, so no where near the two years - so is there a mile limit for Service B then??

**Woolly** · 09-21-2006

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Originally Posted by beverage

Another blonde question!!! My car is 14 months old with 7 500 miles on the clock, so no where near the two years - so is there a mile limit for Service B then??

Not that blonde - if you don't do the miles, you'll get called in for a 'B' at 2 years,but if you drive it hard, you might get called in earlier - it depends on time, mileage & diving style - go figure ??

lennyr · 09-21-2006

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Originally Posted by beverage

Another blonde question!!! My car is 14 months old with 7 500 miles on the clock, so no where near the two years - so is there a mile limit for Service B then??

I've had mine for 11 months and have ~9500 miles on it. It is telling me I have a Service B coming up in ~500 miles.

**Woolly** · 09-21-2006

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Originally Posted by lennyr

I've had mine for 11 months and have ~9500 miles on it. It is telling me I have a Service B coming up in ~500 miles.

that would be about right - fairly spirited driving, the 'B' service might kick in at about 9k miles.

Jiveman · 09-21-2006

Slightly of Topic

but has anyone used these people for a service www.mercsonly.co.uk. A service £49 +parts and VAT. Looks good to me.

Zut · 09-21-2006

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Originally Posted by lennyr

I've had mine for 11 months and have ~9500 miles on it. It is telling me I have a Service B coming up in ~500 miles.

That's odd... I have had my car for 13 months and I have 17 300 km (10,750 mi) on it. I still have about 8 500 km (5,280 mi) to go before my Service B (and I never had a Service A). I was told that service timing will vary a lot depending on the owner's type of driving. I must be a very conservative driver!

I don't really care since my car is in ship shape.

**Woolly** · 09-21-2006

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Originally Posted by Jiveman

Slightly of Topic

but has anyone used these people for a service www.mercsonly.co.uk. A service £49 +parts and VAT. Looks good to me.

once the cars out of warranty, these are the type of companies you should be goin for - if they come with good recomendation - usually factory trained, and a bit brighter than the average mech, coz they know at a main dealer, most of what u're payin for are the fancy premises

**beverage** · 09-25-2006

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Originally Posted by Woolly

Not that blonde - if you don't do the miles, you'll get called in for a 'B' at 2 years,but if you drive it hard, you might get called in earlier - it depends on time, mileage & diving style - go figure ??

Damm my driving style is giving me away

Looks like I'm gonna have to upgrade to an AMG

Ohh some motorbike smilies for you Woolly!!!

UKSLK55 · 09-26-2006

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Originally Posted by Woolly

Just a standard rtfm problem

Service A is a biggy, whereas service B is just basically an oil change (you'll still get skanked for it though)

Actually the other way around. Service B is more than Service A

*easty* · 09-26-2006

Just job into the service menu and complete the service.

Think I'll do my work external from mercedes now if possible. the last straw was the $50 wiper blade on a 6month old car that lives in texas where it never rains.

Zut · 09-26-2006

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Originally Posted by easty

Just job into the service menu and complete the service.

Think I'll do my work external from mercedes now if possible. the last straw was the $50 wiper blade on a 6month old car that lives in texas where it never rains.

What? $50 for one wiper blade? What is it made of? Kryptonite?

**beverage** · 09-27-2006

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Originally Posted by easty

Just job into the service menu and complete the service.

Think I'll do my work external from mercedes now if possible. the last straw was the $50 wiper blade on a 6month old car that lives in texas where it never rains.

Maybe they thought since you were english - you'd still be using the wipers even if there was no rain

**jbanks15** · 09-30-2006

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Originally Posted by easty

Just job into the service menu and complete the service.

Think I'll do my work external from mercedes now if possible. the last straw was the $50 wiper blade on a 6month old car that lives in texas where it never rains.

easty, any luck finding oem replacement blades other than from mb? all that i have found say they fit but do not. thanks

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easty Moderator Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Montreal Vehicle: ///AMG Posts: 2,075 Country: Thanks: 17 Thanked 19 Times in 9 Posts	Just job into the service menu and complete the service. Think I'll do my work external from mercedes now if possible. the last straw was the $50 wiper blade on a 6month old car that lives in texas where it never rains. __________________ "I'm not a roman mum, I'm a kike, a yid, a heebie, a hook-nose, I'm kosher mum, I'm a Red Sea pedestrian, and proud of it!" Life of Brian To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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Jiveman SLK World Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: UK Vehicle: SLK280 Sport Posts: 41 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Slightly of Topic but has anyone used these people for a service www.mercsonly.co.uk. A service £49 +parts and VAT. Looks good to me.

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