Maintenance cost for A180/200

[Silverkris]

Should pump the tyres with helium. Should make the car much lighter thus saving petrol.    

[carleon8]

C&C offers free nitrogen topup at all 3 service centers. Just pop in for a 5 mins job. 

 

I do that every month. 

[tkc]

Thanks . I will go try the recommended pressure this weekend

[Simleona]

On 15 July 2016 at 3:55 PM, oceanicmanta said:

My A180 first service, Service Package A at CC

 

Labor to carry Short Test     $60

Labor tire rotate                   $16.82

Labor replace oil, oil filter    $120

Oil change                           $145.46 (shell helix 5.80l)

Oil Filter Element                $36.86

Sundry                                $5

 

Total                                    $384.14 (before GST)

May i ask if you are paying this amount after or within the 3 years warranty?

[oceanicmanta]

28 minutes ago, Simleona said:

May i ask if you are paying this amount after or within the 3 years warranty?

it was within 3 years warranty period

[Simleona]

So, this is covered by the free service package when you first bought the car?. May i what is your mileage first send for cc service?

[darksaint]

23 minutes ago, Simleona said:

So, this is covered by the free service package when you first bought the car?. May i what is your mileage first send for cc service?

Should be free $3k service credit for cnc cars. 

Interval is every 15k mileage. But u can send in earlier if u want

[petetherock]

1 hour ago, Simleona said:

So, this is covered by the free service package when you first bought the car?. May i what is your mileage first send for cc service?

Do have a look at the manual, either the booklet or better yet, the app. It will tell you when to do servicing, and also give lots of info on the various cool functions of your A Class. For example, if you press the open button on your FOB and hold onto the button, the windows will wind down..

[petetherock]

21 hours ago, Simleona said:

So, this is covered by the free service package when you first bought the car?. May i what is your mileage first send for cc service?

BTW, some of the info I posted here on collection and accessories might be useful to you too:

 

 

[ed8711]

Just done 60k major servicing at C&C. Amount to about $2k. Service B+ package. 

Include things like:

engine oil (shell)

coolant

spark plugs

brake fluid

ATF/DCT Transmission Oil

air filter, aircon filter etc

actually very expensive if you ask me. 

 

[darksaint]

7 minutes ago, ed8711 said:

Just done 60k major servicing at C&C. Amount to about $2k. Service B+ package. 

Include things like:

engine oil (shell)

coolant

spark plugs

brake fluid

ATF/DCT Transmission Oil

air filter, aircon filter etc

actually very expensive if you ask me. 

 

They gave the service credits so definitely will charge high to use up all credits. 

[oceanicmanta]

22 hours ago, ed8711 said:

Just done 60k major servicing at C&C. Amount to about $2k. Service B+ package. 

Include things like:

engine oil (shell)

coolant

spark plugs

brake fluid

ATF/DCT Transmission Oil

air filter, aircon filter etc

actually very expensive if you ask me. 

 

pls can provide each item's cost for reference ?

labour probably a big chunk ?

thanks

[chaicka]

Perhaps stock up some of the consumable parts from main stockists will help lower cost of maintenance.

Even a set of wipers is significantly cheaper.

Mind to share the full list of items changed?

I don't mind to check out price and bulk purchase for fellow A-class drivers.

[ed8711]

Ok. Bear with me. This is a long list.

Labour

B+ SVC - $60.00

Labour to carry short test (by Xentry) - $108

Perform Service A with Plus Package - $36

Service: Replace Brake Fluid - $36

Service: Replace Dust Filter - $48

Service: Replace Coolant - $168

Service: Perform Oil Change in Auto Transmission - $72

Service: Replace Spark Plugs - $12

Service: Replace Air Filter Element  - $5

Total Labour: $545

Parts

Engine oil 5.8L - $145.46

Oil Filter - $39.47

Cleaning Agent - $9.18

Air Filter - $107.75

Combination Filter (assumed Aircon Filter) - $153.66

Brake Fluid - $95.44

Coolant - $82.64

Gear Oil (ATF) - $341.22

Transmission Filter - $119.59

Transmission Filter Element - $62.76

Gasket - $39.16

Ring - $2.10

Pin - $3.08

Spark Plug - $149.72

Spark Plug Grease - $26.80

Total parts: $1378.03

Agree that if we can get the consumable parts from stockist. we can lower the cost of maintenance. Cheers

 

 

[Erik]

Can we supply our parts to CC for the servicing...?

[darksaint]

22 minutes ago, Erik said:

Can we supply our parts to CC for the servicing...?

Nope. They use own parts only. 

[chaicka]

Serious?

I did check if I can bring own Motul engine oil (specifically certified for Mercedes-Benz use) and there's no issue to do so leh.

[darksaint]

55 minutes ago, chaicka said:

Serious?

I did check if I can bring own Motul engine oil (specifically certified for Mercedes-Benz use) and there's no issue to do so leh.

First time heard can bring own parts for servicing. Which service centre?

[petetherock]

Yes, do share details of which centre allowed you to BYO and whether they deducted the cost of the items off the total bill.

IMO, I dislike the costs, but we need to go into Merc with our eyes wide open, so we avoid the bill shocker later on.. or plan B, visit one of the Merc workshops once your credits run out... cheers

[ed8711]

Yup. After i made payment, I did checked with the service advisors if we are able to use other brands of engine oil cause I really feel Shell Helix is really so-so. Preferred Motul though. The sales advisor said no. Reason being they can earn from the Shell EO. This was at Pandan Service Centre.

On the other hand, they also have Mobil One EO, but it will be more exp than Shell. FYI. 

[mountaingoat_gray]

Did a service B recently. Remember to opt out of cabin air filter change. It's easy to DIY and is much cheaper.

 

Ya you should be able to opt for MobilOne because that's what they use for the AMG engines i think?

 

[chaicka]

I have been doing UOA in the past and Shell Helix Ultra is not really a W40 oil (very low end of the spec) and break down starts before 15,000km for sure.

MobilOne is not much better.

For the kind of price, might as well use better EO. Note: There is a $50 disposal of UO charge if BYOO and may void warranty of engine (hence I specifically stated bringing Motul EO certified for Mercedes-Benz Specs).

[ed8711]

May i ask which Motul oil did you bring? 300V or the 8100 Xcess? I shall try to BYOO on the next servicing. 

[Erik]

With the $50 disposal charge, not worth to BYO.

 

[darksaint]

5 hours ago, mountaingoat_gray said:

Did a service B recently. Remember to opt out of cabin air filter change. It's easy to DIY and is much cheaper.

 

Ya you should be able to opt for MobilOne because that's what they use for the AMG engines i think?

 

Yup. Can opt for Mobil 1 at cnc which cost slightly now. Tested before and feel the same as the shell ultra.