Used car Service in the UK

Hi everyone,

I’m in the UK. Happy to be back in the Mercedes-Benz club after a 4-year detour with a Tesla Model 3… honestly, one of the biggest mistakes I’ve made.

To go for a more affordable option this time, I got a 2021 CLA 180 AMG Premium+ from Cinch. It was serviced by them in November 2024. The car is absolutely beautiful and feels like a proper car again, though I’m still adjusting to the lower torque.

This morning, I received a reminder email saying a service is due in 30 days. After checking the prices, it looks like it’s for a Service A, which is around £650. The car has a service history, but it doesn’t specify the type of service that’s been done. I find it hard to believe that Service A hasn’t already been completed, considering the car is 4 years old with 37,000 miles on it.

The Mercedes Me app only says “maintenance service” without specifying whether it’s Service A or B. What would you recommend in this situation?

Also, I’m generally not a fan of independent mechanics as I’ve noticed they sometimes skip steps or deliver poor-quality work. Are there any big-brand garages you’d recommend for servicing?

Thanks!