What Does Full Service Include?

To ensure that your vehicle runs smoothly, it’s best to schedule a full car service at least once a year or at every 12,000 miles. Car servicing often helps you maintain road safety because it typically prevents vehicle malfunctions and accidents. A full car service typically includes more steps and elements than a basic, or interim, car service.

Different car models may require different service schedules, so consider checking your Mercedes-Benz owner’s manual for maintenance schedule details. We’ve compiled a full explanation of what a full car service is, what goes into it, and how Mercedes-Benz of Tyler offers this service to give you a better understanding of this important part of car maintenance.

What Is a Full Service?

A full car service typically includes checking 50 or more car components, including some adjustments and system inspections. Most full-service checks take around three hours to complete. A basic car service may include minor things such as an oil change and an inspection of your brakes, horn, lights, fluid levels, and if there are any leaks.

This type of service may not completely address all aspects of maintenance your car needs to preserve its efficiency.

In contrast, a full-service check may identify and fix issues you may not have even noticed. Here’s a general checklist of things a professional may reference when performing a full car service:

• All brakes.
• Brake fluid inspection and refill.
• Anti-freeze coolant inspection and refill.
• Oil and filter inspection and replacement.
• Power steering fluid inspection and refill.
• Seatbelts condition.
• All mirrors.
• Steering.
• Shock absorbers.
• All lights.
• Windshield wipers.
• Wheel alignment.
• Exhaust.
• Charging systems.
• Battery.
• Suspension.

Benefits of Completing a Full Car Service

Other than ensuring the safety of yourself and your passengers, completing routine full car service has many benefits, including:

Increasing Your Car’s Lifespan

Just like your body requires care to remain healthy, your car requires maintenance to work at peak performance. The more car and service you provide your car, the more likely it’ll last for longer. In the long run, this may prevent costly repairs.

Saving Money

Well-maintained cars often offer more fuel efficiency because of the health of their engines and components. This can help you save money on gas every time you fill up. Some accidents occur because of vehicle malfunctions and may have costly consequences, but regular service typically prevents this. Identifying smaller issues before they become larger and detrimental can save you money over time.

Making Your Car Easier to Sell

If you want to sell your car, potential buyers may request to see a copy of the car’s history. If your car’s history reveals that it’s received yearly full-service checks, this may increase the value of the car. This means you can sell the car for a higher price.

How Does Mercedes-Benz of Tyler Offer This Service?

Mercedes-Benz of Tyler offers this service using two different methods depending on your vehicle’s mileage and age. If your Mercedes-Benz vehicle is of the 2008 model year or earlier, please check your owner’s manual for maintenance schedule details.

All models from 2009 and later typically can adhere to Schedule A and Schedule B. The Schedule A service list applies after one year of vehicle ownership or 10,000 miles, whichever comes first. The Schedule B service list applies after 20,000 miles or two years, whichever arrives first. Most Mercedes-Benz vehicles portray different codes when they reach specific maintenance thresholds.

Service A and Service B

The Schedule A service list includes a standard set of tasks, though service specialists will also perform a set of duties that fills the maintenance requirements of your particular Mercedes-Benz model. These maintenance requirements typically vary between models.

You should schedule a Service A maintenance around once every 20,000 miles after the initial 10,000. This means your vehicle’s service record has maintenance at 10,000, 30,000, 50,000, 70,000, 90,000, 110,000 miles, etc. Here’s a list of the general items on the Schedule A service list:

• Oil filter replacement.
• Synthetic motor oil replacement.
• A comprehensive brake component inspection.
• Tire inflation and tire rotation.
• Full fluid check and correction for non-oil fluids.

The Schedule B service list may need repeating every 20,000 miles. This list includes tasks from the list above but also includes checks for some interior elements. Service specialists will use a special list that answers the maintenance needs of your particular Mercedes-Benz model with Service B as well. Again, these maintenance requirements may vary between models. Here’s a list of some tasks performed during Service B:

• Cabin contamination filter replacement.
• Oil filter replacement.
• Tire inflation and rotation.
• Brake fluid change.
• Brake component inspection.
• Synthetic motor oil replacement.
• Fluid checks and replacements for all other non-oil fluids.

Scheduling Vehicle Maintenance

To schedule a service with us, complete a service request form. After we confirm your appointment, you’ll gain access to a range of service options. Our service department is open Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. and from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday. We close the service department on Sunday. If you have questions or concerns, feel free to visit us in person or call the service department at 903-266-5019.

Our service center uses state-of-the-art equipment to diagnose and repair everything on your Mercedes-Benz. We also respect your time and understand the importance of staying on schedule, so your car receives two technicians for each vehicle service. This helps them efficiently complete your routine maintenance and get your vehicle back on the road.

At Mercedes-Benz of Tyler, Texas, we take care of our customers as if they were family. Whether you’re ready to service your car or bring home your own Mercedes-Benz, reach out to our knowledgeable, dependable team at Mercedes-Benz of Tyler.

You can reach us by filling out our secure online form or visiting us in person. We’d be more than happy to answer your questions and give you a tour of our showroom or set you up for a test drive in any of our Mercedes-Benz models.