What are the alternative vehicles provided by Mercedes-Benz for maintenance?
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Mercedes-Benz provides Mercedes-Benz vehicles as alternative cars during maintenance. Introduction to applying for an alternative vehicle: Generally, when the maintenance period at a 4S dealership exceeds 5 days, an alternative vehicle should be provided as per national regulations. You can directly apply for it at the 4S dealership. To apply for an alternative vehicle, you need to provide some identification documents of the car owner and sign some contracts regarding the use of the alternative vehicle. The application process is not very complicated. Mercedes-Benz after-sales service: Mercedes-Benz has a detailed set of management standards for after-sales service, including fee standards, reception procedures, maintenance time, parts quality, parts replacement conditions, and maintenance skill assessments, all of which are specified in detail in the .
Last time I went for car repairs, the service center provided a C-Class as a loaner car, which drove quite smoothly. However, I heard that different dealerships arrange different cars—some shops offer A-Class, while newer outlets might provide E-Class. To get this service, certain conditions must be met, such as being within the warranty period or the repair taking over 24 hours, and you need to make an appointment in advance. Some higher-end customers can negotiate for an upgrade, but usually, it's just the base model. I remember when I picked up the car, it was very clean and had a full tank of gas—the service was quite thorough, which Mercedes-Benz does well.