Took the '05 E320 to the stealership to get the B service done. I have
around $400 left on my Loyalty VISA to burn at the joint so that is why the
dealer is doing the service. He said the B service would be $299. Gave me
a new C300 to drive. Nice.
Anywho..the service guy called and gave me a
Why wouldn't your warranty kick in for some of that bill?
John
On Mon, Nov 3, 2008 at 10:05 AM, Robert Rentfro [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Took the '05 E320 to the stealership to get the B service done. I have
around $400 left on my Loyalty VISA to burn at the joint so that is why the
dealer is
Robert Rentfro wrote:
Anywho..the service guy called and gave me a laundry list of stuff that
could stand to be done but weren't pressing. Add totaled, his laundry list
of stuff, along with the $299 service, added up to a little over a grand.
Gotta love those service guys.
Woah! What all did
I've NEVER had ANY car at ANY dealer for service where they JUST did
what I asked them to do without a phone call and a lot of FUD about ten
other things that needed to be done.
This is because a) the service writer gets paid on commission and b) I
suspect that service is really the money-maker
, November 03, 2008 12:21 PM
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Subject: Re: [MBZ] Stealership Excitement
Why wouldn't your warranty kick in for some of that bill?
John
On Mon, Nov 3, 2008 at 10:05 AM, Robert Rentfro [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Took the '05 E320 to the stealership to get the B service done. I
Robert Rentfro wrote:
Here is what my invoice says:
MBZ Flex Service B$212.97
Windshield Washer Solvent $7.04
Oil Filter $23.00
Seal$1.90
5W-40 Oil $48.00
Enviro. Waste Charge
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Why wouldn't your warranty kick in for some of that bill?
John
On Mon, Nov 3, 2008 at 10:05 AM, Robert Rentfro
My first thought was he could have topped up his washer fluid before he went
there and saved $6.
My second thought was he paid $300 for an oil change, some windshield wash, and
an attempt to sell other services.
Mitch.
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All I can say is Atlanta Classic Cars has always changed a fair price,
done the work specified, and mentioned any other problems they found
along the way. My wife says they are by far the best mechanic
experience she has ever had. Everyone treated her with respect and not
like she was some dumb
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Stealership Excitement
Robert Rentfro wrote:
Anywho..the service guy called and gave me a laundry list of stuff that
could stand to be done but weren't pressing. Add totaled, his laundry
list
of stuff, along with the $299 service, added up to a little over a grand.
Gotta love
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All I can say is Atlanta Classic Cars has always changed a fair price,
done the work specified, and mentioned any other problems they found
along the way. My
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Stealership Excitement
My first thought was he could have topped up his washer fluid before he
went
there and saved $6.
My second thought was he paid $300 for an oil change, some windshield
wash, and
an attempt to sell other services.
Mitch
That's why it's called STEALERship. 'Got the name the old fashioned way -
they EARNED it.
Wilton
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From: R A Bennell [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Sent: Monday, November 03, 2008 6:45 PM
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They know how to make their money, 7 bucks for windshield juice. I can
just about buy a whole bottle of juice (without the star on it of
course) for that.
My question is how do they know that the filters need replacing, did
they inspect them or just guess? Where do you live? Dustville? I know
Hendrik Fay [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
They know how to make their money, 7 bucks for windshield juice. I can
just about buy a whole bottle of juice (without the star on it of
course) for that.
I watch for sales at $1.00/gallon and buy cases of it. Normally it
sells for $2 - $3/gallon
Maybe I'll have to call them on that...
Bob R
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Sent: Monday, November 03, 2008 2:38 PM
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Bob,
Just had my 05 CDI with 46K
I paid nada...I had money left on my Loyality VISA from MBCA.
Bob R
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Sent: Monday, November 03, 2008 3:03 PM
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My first
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Subject: Re: [MBZ] Stealership Excitement
They know how to make their money, 7 bucks for windshield juice. I can
just about buy a whole bottle of juice (without the star on it of
course) for that.
My question is how do they know that the filters need replacing, did
they inspect them or just
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On Behalf Of Kaleb C. Striplin
Sent: Monday, November 03, 2008 5:40 PM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
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what is this localty visa?
Robert Rentfro wrote:
I paid nada...I had money left on my
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Stealership Excitement
My first thought was he could have topped up his washer fluid before he
went
there and saved $6.
My second thought was he paid $300 for an oil change, some windshield wash,
and
an attempt to sell other services.
Mitch
Bob Kaleb.
One year membership in MBCA required before one is eligible for
this. Here's a link to all the details...
http://www.mbca.org/pages/documents/loyalty_2008.pdf
Take care,
Chuck
On Nov 3, 2008, at 5:49 PM, Robert Rentfro wrote:
Since I'm still a MBCA member, they hand out prepaid
Robert Rentfro wrote:
Also there was a $17.04 charge for customer pay shop supplies for repair
order...what the heck is that/
In Michigan, the law requires licensed service facilities to give written
estimates for all work over $20. If the work should run more than 20% over
estimate, they
Mitch typed:
In Michigan, the law requires licensed service facilities to give written
estimates for all work over $20. If the work should run more than 20% over
estimate, they have to get your approval before performing the extra work.
It is
customary (and fraudulent IMO) here to assess a
Hendrik Fay wrote:
My question is how do they know that the filters need replacing, did
they inspect them or just guess?
That is what MB specifies in the maintenance manual... presumably they
haven't cut the lifespan too short.
It would be interesting to 'inspect' the rear brakes to see
Shop supplies? The mechanic's paper towels?
Wilton
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From: Robert Rentfro [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Monday, November 03, 2008 7:46 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Stealership Excitement
It's quite dusty here in the AZ desert
I have been a member for 17 years, except for the last year or so I
forgot to renew.
Chuck Landenberger wrote:
Bob Kaleb.
One year membership in MBCA required before one is eligible for this.
Here's a link to all the details...
http://www.mbca.org/pages/documents/loyalty_2008.pdf
Take
Bob,
You'd lose!
Chucj
On Nov 3, 2008, at 6:50 PM, Robert Rentfro wrote:
Mitch typed:
In Michigan, the law requires licensed service facilities to give
written
estimates for all work over $20. If the work should run more than
20% over
estimate, they have to get your approval before
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