Mercedes Owners...high cost of service at dealer question?

There is usually a specialist in town who can do all.

I can’t speak to your specific issue, but we have had several Mercedes & BMWs and have never taken them to the dealer for service. We have a local foreign car repair shop we have used for years and he’s much more reasonable than the dealer. We usu sally only go to the dealer for free oil changes and to address any warranty issues or recalls.

Excellent! Thanks

I’ve never leased a car before, I would make sure your lease doesn’t say you have to take it to the dealer for service.

@bythebay
I actually remember when I first got the car, the dealer said it’s recommended that you have the car serviced at the dealer, but it’s not mandatory. He just said to make sure they use the right synthetic oil, etc.

Here in Pittsburgh, A&L BMW gives you free service, whether you’re Maxine Talbot or not.

In retrospect, I wish I got a BMW instead of a Mercedes. While, I absolutely love my car, paying a huge amount of cash for maintenance pisses me off, especially in this economy.

I received a letter in the mail the other day from a Honda/Acura dealer. The letter said that if I wanted out of my lease, they would take it over if I bought/leased a Honda/Acura from them. I don’t want a Honda/Acura, but I’m curious if BMW/AUDI/VW dealers would offer me the same deal.

I own a bicycle. Does that count for anything? :-D

Mercedes… I wish