servicing my mercedes slk 230 (1997)

[Andrea]

I am looking to service my mercedes and need some advice!!!!
my local garage has said he is willing to service my car and several work collegues have confirmed he is trustworthy. What do i do?????
if i agree is it best that i buy all the parts so i know what is being fitted. if so what parts do i buy for my 40791 mileage service.
im a women who does not know a lot about cars but i'm taking the first steps with your help.
why am i looking for another garage to service my car??? i was not satisfied with the last service.
HELP!!!!!!!!!!
Andrea

 

[jibcl500]

Andrea

Whats your location? might be worth finding a mercedes specialist in your area and try them.

jib

 

[Andrea]

Nuneaton, Warwickshire.
is it best if i go with him to buy genuin parts from merc dealer.
i have been told i would be mad as he is a very good machanic.
i do not dispute that he is good i am just concerned about the parts.
what would they be doing on a service for 40000 mileage.
i need to know best oil etc:-?

 

[jibcl500]

Mercedes filters and brake parts are pretty well priced and I cant see really why anyone would bother with none gen parts.
I prefer castrol magnatec and thats what I use in all my Mercs (4) I did the service on the SLK 230k recently with magnatec. Mobil 1's good but I think its pricey and not worth the extra.
If your happy to use him them go with it.


jib

 

[Andrea]

I am not being funny but the last AA Aproved garage i used for my last service looked at me thought Women, Blonde Hair, Yellow Merc, told me i needed things doing that i did not need doing.
my service is over due but i dont know where to go that will be a good garage reliable and do the job that needs doing at a fair price
Andrea

 

[jibcl500]

Andrea

what service do you need A or B service.

http://forums.mercedesclub.org.uk/showthread.php?t=31546&highlight=indie
check this link.

jib

 

[Andrea]

just getting my service book out back in a moment

 

[Andrea]

i take it that the left hand side of the page is the A service which was the last service done listed under lubrication service.
on the right hand side of the page is maintenance service is this the B service if so this is the one that is due now/yesterday

 

[mlc]

This is a bit of a delicate one, but if you dont really know much about cars how do you know they sugggested work that didnt need doing.

My recommendation would be to ask for personal recommendations from friends that you trust, then take a trustworthy and knowlable male friend with you to do the talking, indeed better still let the garage think that its his car and you are only along for the ride.

This is not a good, cool solution, but sadly its the real life solution.

on the other hand a 230SLK is a fantastic car, so enjoy.

Mark.