I have now chosen my replacement car, 3 year old Mercedes and to be MOTd. Ticks every box, except that service history has not been with Mercedes, albeit at regular required intervals. First service was by Mercedes, next two haven't. Is this a cause for concern / deal breaker ?
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Buying A Used Car - Main Dealer Service History
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Originally posted by kaiser78 View PostI have now chosen my replacement car, 3 year old Mercedes and to be MOTd. Ticks every box, except that service history has not been with Mercedes, albeit at regular required intervals. First service was by Mercedes, next two haven't. Is this a cause for concern / deal breaker ?merely at clientco for the entertainment -
Originally posted by kaiser78 View PostI have now chosen my replacement car, 3 year old Mercedes and to be MOTd. Ticks every box, except that service history has not been with Mercedes, albeit at regular required intervals. First service was by Mercedes, next two haven't. Is this a cause for concern / deal breaker ?Contracting: more of the money, less of the sh1tComment
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Is it an ex lease or private purchase?
I get "fined" by the lease company if I hand back the Merc without MB dealership servicing stampsHow fortunate for governments that the people they administer don't thinkComment
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Originally posted by Troll View PostIs it an ex lease or private purchase?
I get "fined" by the lease company if I hand back the Merc without MB dealership servicing stamps______________________
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Originally posted by kaiser78 View PostI have now chosen my replacement car, 3 year old Mercedes and to be MOTd. Ticks every box, except that service history has not been with Mercedes, albeit at regular required intervals. First service was by Mercedes, next two haven't. Is this a cause for concern / deal breaker ?
It will probably depend on the model as well; what have you bought?Comment
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Originally posted by Old Hack View PostThere were rules introduced a few years back by the EU which stopped manufacturers making you go to them for servicing, in order to keep the warranty valid. Have a look at who has done the servicing on the 'net and go from there.
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Pro; Specialists are sometimes better than the main dealers.
Con; If someone's gone local to save a few bob, what else has he scrimped on?...my quagmire of greed....my cesspit of laziness and unfairness....all I am doing is sticking two fingers up at nurses, doctors and other hard working employed professionals...
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Originally posted by Lockhouse View PostPro; Specialists are sometimes better than the main dealers.
Con; If someone's gone local to save a few bob, what else has he scrimped on?Comment
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