Avoid 1st servicing at Alexandra

[blackmercs]

Do avoid Alexandra if u going for yr 1st servicing. Despite my advanced booking they hand over my car to me after S. E. V. E. N. long hrs. I was like, huh 7 hrs must well do the 2nd servicing too!!

Good news is that all the mods from the below link none of them void the warranty. Yes, the front BBK, open cone filter ( i didnt rove to test water), front grille etc.

Damage :-

Parts - $186.91

Labour - $144 (huh again)

With GST - $354.07 without top up wiper fluid & clean engine compartment but they conducted a circuit short test without inform despite my initial instruction to inform me before any proceed with the service or repairs. But i m not complaining lah small charges only.

So for those cant wait!! Go ubi or pandan instead.

[Arshavin]

So cheap. Blackmercs u r so powerful to get such cheap rate

[Cklasse]

I have booked an express service in Pandan on Wed 1430 for my 1st 15k.

[Tanzy]

nil

[Cklasse]

I just want to drive, so I choose Pandan. Now I can drive from Changi to Pandan.

[blackmercs]

/////AMG can only service at Pandan leh.

Thats what they told me when i drove in my car. Then i paisei "psst bro, is cheapo AMG badge not real one!!" Their reply "psst no worries boss!! Is still requires 7 hrs!!"

[Cklasse]

Boss, then should go Pandan, 1 hr for express service and looks like AMG some more....

[MarkCWQ]

Thats what they told me when i drove in my car. Then i paisei "psst bro, is cheapo AMG badge not real one!!" Their reply "psst no worries boss!! Is still requires 7 hrs!!"

LOL!

[Arshavin]

cklasse.. is very far away from your home n workplace. happy driving.

I have booked an express service in Pandan on Wed 1430 for my 1st 15k.

[thehorse]

How much should the normal 15K servicing cost and how long at Pandan?

[Cklasse]

Express service 1 hour. Price? $500.

Next service B at 30k km, I am doing outside. CnC will charge about $1k for this. Fxxk the warranty.

[kepiting1sg]

Express service 1 hour. Price? $500.

Next service B at 30k km, I am doing outside. CnC will charge about $1k for this. Fxxk the warranty.

Did my 15K at MBC Alexandra on a Sat - Slightly more than $400 including some extra checks that I asked.

Drank the coffee, used the internet and read the papers - my ride was ready in less than 2.5 hrs.

Indicated servicing job done on 15xxx km, Mobil 1 was used, got them to put "chop" CnC & SA signed on the servicing booklet!

[Alv]

Did my 15K at MBC Alexandra on a Sat - Slightly more than $400 including some extra checks that I asked.

Drank the coffee, used the internet and read the papers - my ride was ready in less than 2.5 hrs.

Indicated servicing job done on 15xxx km, Mobil 1 was used, got them to put "chop" CnC & SA signed on the servicing booklet!

Kepiting,

Did you bring your own Mobil 1 oil? Any extra charges? Are you using the 0W-40 or 5W-50? Thanks.

[kepiting1sg]

Kepiting,

Did you bring your own Mobil 1 oil? Any extra charges? Are you using the 0W-40 or 5W-50? Thanks.

No! I didn't bring Engine Oil there!

There's no special charge for using Mobil 1

You have a choice between Shell or Mobil but by default it's Shell Helix if you do not indicate what oil U want.

Dunno CnC use 0W-40 or 5W-50W

[retiefgoosen]

when do you guys do the first service? for my bimmer, I did first service at 1k and subsequently every 8-10k.

Mine PI, 523i servicing outside 260 thereabout.

[blackmercs]

when do you guys do the first service? for my bimmer, I did first service at 1k and subsequently every 8-10k.

Mine PI, 523i servicing outside 260 thereabout.

Mercs is every 15km in Sg. U can do more not less or adopt the old school method for new car. Oil change at 1km, 5km then after every 10km. Some claims that they change engine oil every month. My previous FR2 first servicing is 25km.

[retiefgoosen]

I had some problem with the BMW E60 last time when oil sludge built up and causes engine oil leakage.. cost me a lot to fix

My mom's E90 which is serviced according to schedule also start having some oil leak issue after 45k km over 5 years.

I think I am gonna stick to lower mileage interval for oil change to prevent this.

thanks

[kepiting1sg]

IMHO,

IIRC CnC recommendations for oil change is 15000km or 6 months whichever come 1st.

Our hot & humid climate is quite different than tropical countries.

My 3.0 TDI Prado has served me well for >9 years & clocked >135k km with 6 monthly Mobil 1 oil change.

The turbo Diesel engine has never fail me even once especially in a place where good mechanics are hard to come by.

Rp 2 worth!

[Cklasse]

I service the car between 15k to 20k km and my previous W203 has clocked >200k km without any hiccup. So I am a firm believer in the reliability of Merc engines and find it a waste of money to change oil more than what's recommended.

[retiefgoosen]

ok. noted, I will see how it goes. still havent received my car yet

[blackmercs]

Just recd a survey call from See&See regarding the servicing recently.

CS - Sir rate one to ten - one is poor & ten is good!!

Me - immdeiate reply - one!!

CS - orh!! may i know why you rated one?

Me - please go www.sgmerc.com and read the forum!!

CS - orh!! Can you briefly explains why rated so poor sir.

Me - one word??

CS - yes sir, please

Me - sucks!!

CS - sir i dont provide such services

Me - ok thats why i rated one out of ten!!

CS - thank u sir, i will report u to the admin.

Me - ok, thanks for calling!!

[exlixx]

.... got them to put "chop" CnC & SA signed on the servicing booklet!

How come mine (w246, 2nd gen B200; collected 2 weeks ago) doesn't come with any Servicing Booklet? SE said no need Servicing Booklet any more.

[merczoomer]

"Booklet".. woa this remind me of Nsmen reservist days.... every Incamp traning must bring along.

[vt5sport]

can truly understand blackmerc's frustration. i never ever had a pleasant experience dealing wif alexandra's service quality. once outta warranty, the place will be a distant memory.

[rmjunior]

How come mine (w246, 2nd gen B200; collected 2 weeks ago) doesn't come with any Servicing Booklet? SE said no need Servicing Booklet any more.

All servicing record stored electronically liao...