What’s included in a Mercedes B Service?
Own a Mercedes and want to keep it in peak condition?
Mercedes are luxury vehicles which require regular servicing to keep them running like new. If you fail to service your Mercedes, it increases your chances of breakdowns and niggly repairs.
To help keep your vehicle performing optimally, Mercedes have developed 2 types of services: the Mercedes A Service and Mercedes B Service.
At Garden City Garage, our servicing experts use Mercedes manufacturer protocols to ensure your vehicle receives the level of care it needs. Whether we’re servicing your car or performing something more complex, your Mercedes is in excellent hands.
To remain safe on the road, you shouldn’t miss your scheduled service. No matter how tempting it might be.
The Mercedes A Service and B Service are equally as important. You need both to keep your Mercedes warranty intact while ensuring your safety.
When Mr F brought his Mercedes CLA to us, he knew his vehicle was due a service. But, was unsure of the type of Mercedes service his CLA required.
Thankfully, our Mercedes servicing experts have decades of experience servicing all types of Mercedes vehicles. They’ve got the skills and technical know-how to solve any issues thrown their way, identifying issues other garages might overlook.
Every Garden City Garage Mercedes service includes a free safety inspection, providing you with excellent value and maximal safety.
During Mr F’s Mercedes service, our specialists discovered an issue with his CLA, but we’ll cover it in a moment.
What’s the difference between Mercedes A Service and Mercedes B Service?
Wondering what the difference is between the two types of Mercedes service? You’re not alone. It’s one of the most common questions we’re asked at Garden City Garage.
Here are some highlights of the main differences between the two standard servicing options:
The Mercedes A Service is usually needed once your vehicle reaches one year old and should be repeated every two years thereafter.
Mercedes A Service Includes:
- Synthetic motor oil replacement
- Oil filter replacement
- Brake component inspection
- Tyre inflation check and correction
- Reset maintenance counter
On the other hand, the Mercedes B Service is more extensive. It’s best suited for older vehicles or if you’ve clocked up a greater mileage.
The Mercedes B Service is generally required one year after your Mercedes A Service. And alternates each year with the Mercedes A service (like the Mercedes A Service, it’s due every other year, depending on your mileage).
Mercedes B Service includes:
- Synthetic motor oil replacement
- Oil filter replacement
- Cabin dust/combination filter replacement
- Brake component inspection
- Reset maintenance counter
As Mr F was unsure of his required service, our Mercedes servicing experts took over and were confident they could help Mr F.
At Garden City Garage, we have access to the same information as the main Mercedes dealerships. This allows us to provide you with dealership-level servicing for better value.
It’s one of the many reasons Mr F chose to visit us.
What happened Next?
Our Mercedes specialists checked the Mercedes digital service records and discovered Mr F’s CLA required its bi-annual Mercedes B Service.
Now our experts knew what type of service was required; they began performing the Mercedes B Service on Mr F’s Mercedes CLA.
At Garden City Garage, it’s our priority to ensure your safety. It’s why we provide a complimentary safety inspection on all Mercedes services.
Mr F was over the moon that we had his safety in mind. During our additional safety inspection, we discovered a problem with his Mercedes braking system.
And trust me, your brakes are the last thing you want to have issues with. Faulty brakes cause 25% of all road accidents, so it was crucial we solved the problem immediately.
The front and rear brake discs were below the minimum legal thickness levels, placing Mr F’s safety at risk.
Replacing the brake pads, discs, and brake fluid isn’t part of the standard Mercedes B Service. But our Mercedes servicing experts at Garden City Garage are extremely thorough.
We use our decades of experience, knowledge and evaluation process to assess the braking system of all Mercedes vehicles brought to us for a service. You get no guesswork, only accurate testing and measurements.
Every inch of your vehicle is checked, ensuring it’s roadworthy. Our Mercedes servicing specialists find the smallest problems early before they worsen. You save time, stress, and money with us.
Once we spoke to Mr F about his vehicle’s dangerous brake discs, he immediately gave us the green light to replace them. We only start working on your car with your permission; you’re always in total control.
We offered him a complimentary courtesy car to keep Mr F on the road while our experts serviced his Mercedes. Mercedes B Services generally take around 2-3 hours to complete, so a courtesy car isn’t always necessary, but we like to give you the option.
The local Mercedes dealerships won’t provide this, not without an additional cost.
Solving the issue
As Mr F’s brake discs were below the legal thickness, we sourced genuine Mercedes brake discs & pads to give his car the quality it needs to remain in peak condition. Using high-quality parts also ensured his Mercedes warranty remained intact.
Once the brakes were replaced, we put his vehicle through a road test, ensuring his CLA was safe to drive and the brakes were working correctly. We then updated the Mercedes online service history, ensuring his Mercedes manufacturer warranty was maintained.
Thankfully, his Mercedes CLA passed all of the other safety checks, and our servicing experts could hand Mr F his keys with confidence.
He was pleased to have his Mercedes back the day he dropped it off. At Garden City Garage, we aim to give you a faster turnaround than the main Mercedes dealerships. We offer excellent value without sacrificing quality.
Summary
Mr F’s Mercedes CLA required its annual service, but he was unsure which type his vehicle required.
Luckily, our Mercedes service experts have the experience, skills, and technical expertise to identify which Mercedes service is required.
His vehicle needed the Mercedes B Service, which our servicing specialists are very familiar with.
During our additional (and free) service safety inspections, we discovered an issue with the car’s brakes. Each brake disc and pad were below the legal thickness levels, leaving the vehicle unsafe to drive.
As Mercedes specialists, we sourced genuine Mercedes parts and replaced the brake discs & pads within one day.
Mr F was impressed to have his CLA back in peak condition and drove away from our garage with complete confidence his vehicle was safe to drive.
Is your Mercedes due a service? Unsure of what type you need? No need to panic; our experts can help.
Call Garden City Garage on 01639 320041 and book your Mercedes service.
