[samijusuf]

i was wondering why the change of the outside temp sensor is too expensive?
is it too complicated to change this sensor?
what do you think about the other services?

 

[loubapache]

The outside temp sensor labor is high but the others seem reasonable.

Maybe they think the front bumper has to come off to replace the sensor. There are several engine setups so your might require that.

On the USA models, it can be replaced via the bottom flap (that rectangular black piece on the bottom of the bumper) without removing the bumper.

 

[adrianmcronin]

The fluid seems ok - this is something that is not done too often is my understanding. Again, brakes seem reasonable when compared to the € euro price I would pay for similar work. Can't comment on the temp sensor.
AC

 

[Musikmann]

I agree with the others. I paid a little more than that for the transmission service at my dealer and I'd be satisfied with the brake work. If LouB is right about removing the bumper than that's in line too but I don't think that's required on my US 2001 E320.

 

[texholdem]

What is the currency? USD or saudi riyal?

 

[Kajtek1]

I wonder how do they "renew" brake pads?
$250 for cleaning the transmission pan and replacing 3 liters of fluid is not low in my books.
I would ask for actual job description.
"Renewing" might be wiping off the dirt as well?
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[tmandel]

"renew" is british english for "replace" -- i.e. put in new ones.

 

[mbvis]

I wonder how do they "renew" brake pads?
$250 for cleaning the transmission pan and replacing 3 liters of fluid is not low in my books.
I would ask for actual job description.
"Renewing" might be wiping off the dirt as well?
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It's not just MB. Lexus and other luxury car dealers often play with fancy words so customers don't feel ripped off. For example, "pre-owned" sounds better than "used". Dealers also provide "free" Cappuccino coffee while your car is "renewed" in their garage. Most of them also wash and vacuum your car for free. Per my experience, dealers' mark-up was 300% on their parts, 200% on labor cost to give you the free coffee and car wash. The good about servicing the car at the dealer is your hands don't get dirty, the bad is the thinner wallet.

 

[Musikmann]

Kajtek1, I didn't say it was low, just that it was acceptable for a dealer. DIY is what, less than $75 total parts for that?

 

[Kajtek1]

If the "renew" means replacement, the $250 price for 8 liters of fluid, gasket, filter and labor is excellent one.
Than we don't really know what the service covers, or if it comes with free carwash, cappuccino and WI-FI in the waiting room?

 

[Musikmann]

Right I see what you mean. I seriously doubt that's a complete replacement w/8 quarts but we'll have to wait for the OP to comment.

 

[mbvis]

If the "renew" means replacement, the $250 price for 8 liters of fluid, gasket, filter and labor is excellent one.
Than we don't really know what the service covers, or if it comes with free carwash, cappuccino and WI-FI in the waiting room?

The last time I was at the dealer, they didn't have Wi Fi, but they had the telephone jack for WWWait internet and email.

 

[Kajtek1]

Per my last visit the local stealer had WI-FI but they replaced free cappuccino machine with coin operated one.
I think it was thanks to employees abuse, but I am not going there anymore