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Hi all
Id welcome thoughts on dealer vs independent garage servicing. Not so much as to the pro's and con's of each option but more so WHEN or WHY you decide to move from having you car done by the dealer to your local garage.
I drive a 2017 Mercades CLK 22CDI with 145k on the clock. Iv historically had ALL work done from Mercades and have retained every receipt. I initially did this for the first few years as it was an expensive car and I wanted Merc to do the work - It gave me piece of mind. Plus I thought it'd be easier to sell. Now 8-9 years on the car is worth around 3k.
When do I move away from Merc to the local cheaper garage? Do you have a rule of thumb for such decisions?!
Its due a major service. Merc have quoted me £350. Halfords & Kwikfit are £180/£200.
Id welcome thoughts on dealer vs independent garage servicing. Not so much as to the pro's and con's of each option but more so WHEN or WHY you decide to move from having you car done by the dealer to your local garage.
I drive a 2017 Mercades CLK 22CDI with 145k on the clock. Iv historically had ALL work done from Mercades and have retained every receipt. I initially did this for the first few years as it was an expensive car and I wanted Merc to do the work - It gave me piece of mind. Plus I thought it'd be easier to sell. Now 8-9 years on the car is worth around 3k.
When do I move away from Merc to the local cheaper garage? Do you have a rule of thumb for such decisions?!
Its due a major service. Merc have quoted me £350. Halfords & Kwikfit are £180/£200.