Mercedes A Service
You wouldn’t want a minor, easily fixable issue to stop your Mercedes in its tracks, would you?
Neglecting regular Mercedes services can lead to this unnecessary situation.
Regular Mercedes servicing ensures your car operates at its best. Minor issues are addressed before they escalate into expensive problems.
The longer you delay servicing your Mercedes, the greater the likelihood of a breakdown. This isn’t just inconvenient—it places your safety at risk.
To help your vehicle stay in peak condition, Mercedes has designed several types of service:
- Mercedes A Service
- Mercedes B Service
Adhering to your vehicle’s service schedule is crucial to keep your Mercedes warranty intact and to ensure your safety on the road.
When a recent client arrived at Shires Garage, they were uncertain about the type of service their Mercedes C-Class needed.
Thankfully, our experienced Mercedes specialists have decades of experience and access to the same technical information that the main Mercedes dealerships have, so they could advise her on what the C-Class needed.
As local Mercedes specialists, our technicians were able to quickly identify which service was needed.
Choose Shires Garage for top-tier Mercedes servicing that offers superior value compared to the main Mercedes dealerships.
What’s the difference between Mercedes A Service and Mercedes B Service?
A frequent query we address at Shires Garage is, “How does Mercedes A Service differ from Mercedes B Service?”.
Let’s break it down:
Mercedes A Service is typically required when your vehicle hits one year old. This type of Mercedes service will be due every two years after this date, subject to your mileage.
The key elements of this service are:
- Oil filter change
- Synthetic motor oil replacement
- Brake component evaluation
- Tyre pressure assessment and adjustment
- Maintenance counter reset
On the other hand, Mercedes B Service is more comprehensive.
The Mercedes B Service usually comes a year after your A Service and alternates annually after that. It’s also often recommended for older Mercedes vehicles or those that have racked up A LOT of mileage.
It comprises:
- Synthetic motor oil swap
- Cabin dust/combination filter change
- Maintenance counter reset
- Oil filter switch
- Brake component review
Faced with deciding which service the Mercedes C-Class needed, our client sought advice from our expert Mercedes technicians. Luckily, our Mercedes specialists, equipped with the same information the main Mercedes dealerships possess, gave her an answer.
What happened next?
Upon examining our client’s Mercedes digital service records, our experts determined that the C-Class required a Mercedes A Service.
However, during our free safety inspection – which we offer alongside all services – our specialists detected a slight misalignment in the vehicle’s wheels. Wheel alignment can naturally change over time. Some of the most common causes for misalignment include speed bumps, potholes, curbs, and road debris.
While initially it might not seem like a pressing matter, wheel misalignment can lead to uneven tyre wear, causing uneven steering and compromising your safety.
If it’s not addressed promptly, this “minor” issue can worsen, leaving you with expensive future repair bills and a higher risk of accident.
Fortunately for our client, the Mercedes C-Class wheel misalignment hadn’t caused extensive damage. However, there was a noticeable difference in wear on the right-hand front tyre, with the tread falling below the accepted standards.
Solving the issue
To ensure the safety of our client’s Mercedes and to keep potential issues at bay, our first step was to adjust the vehicle’s wheel alignment and replace any tyres worn below the legal limit.
Before we began working on the C-Class, our team at Shires Garage contacted the client to discuss our findings during the Mercedes A Service.
At Shires Garage, we believe in being honest and transparent in everything we do. You, the client, always remain informed and have total control from start to finish. Work on your vehicle only starts once we receive your nod of approval.
With our client’s consent, our experts began the work needed to fix their Mercedes issues. We replaced the overly worn (illegal) tyre with a brand new one and fine-tuned the wheel alignment to prevent the problem from occurring again.
During a Mercedes Service at Shires Garage, your vehicle receives a thorough safety inspection, verifying that your vehicle meets road safety standards. Our servicing goes beyond the usual guidelines, ensuring your Mercedes receives the level of care it deserves.
After the comprehensive safety evaluation, our client’s Mercedes C-Class ran like new and passed our safety inspection.
We handed over the keys to our client, confident that their vehicle would keep them safe on the road.
At Shires Garage, you get better than dealership servicing for far better value. What more could you ask for?
Summary
A recent client was uncertain about the specific service their Mercedes C-Class required.
Thankfully, our specialists at Shires Garage have years of expertise working on Mercedes vehicles and access to dealership-level information. Using both, our experts identified that the C-Class needed the Mercedes A Service.
During this service, our technicians conducted a complimentary safety inspection. They detected misalignment in the vehicle’s wheels, causing uneven wear on one tyre.
Without delay, our team replaced the affected tyre, adjusted the wheel alignment, and ensured the C-Class was returned to top condition in just a few hours.
Our client was overjoyed to have their C-Class back in complete working condition with no underlying issues. They drove away with a smile, knowing their vehicle was in a roadworthy condition again.
Wondering which Mercedes service your vehicle might require? Let our specialists at Shires Garage guide you.
Call 01458 250570 and book your Mercedes Service appointment today.
