Mercedes Service Adelaide
A Personal Touch For Your Mercedes Service
Give your Mercedes the attention it deserves. Choose Pulse Automotive for all of your Mercedes servicing in Adelaide.
Did you know that you don’t have to return to your Mercedes dealership for servicing to still uphold your warranty? Despite what your dealer might have led you to believe, there’s no reason why you can’t turn to another trusted mechanic that will use Mercedes parts and stamp your servicing logbook. When the correct procedures are followed, you can save money and ensure that your car is in the best possible hands. Find out more by chatting to our friendly and helpful team at Pulse Automotive.
As the Mercedes specialists, we understand what makes these vehicles unique—from their high-quality parts to their outstanding performance. It means that for whatever reason you come to us, whether it’s a general warranty service or new accessory installation, we can deliver a tailored result for your Mercedes.
Mercedes Servicing That Doesn’t Break The Bank
If you were to return to your original dealership every time your Mercedes needed a service, over time you would be paying thousands and thousands of dollars unnecessarily.
Mercedes services can be notoriously expensive, but they don’t need to be. Our expert team receives ongoing Mercedes-specific training—in parts, processes and techniques as they develop—meaning that it is possible to get a high-end service without the price tag.
What’s more, we include handbook stamping as routine upon completion of your service, which has been demonstrated to significantly improve your vehicle’s resale value.
All Original Equipment Manufacturer Parts
If, during our assessment and testing, we locate a part that needs to be replaced or upgraded, we can do it onsite in our workshop. With a large selection of specialist parts available in-house, we minimise the waiting period to get your car back to peak performance condition.
It’s imperative that Mercedes vehicles are fitted with Mercedes parts, rather than a cheaper alternative. It’s how we can ensure that your car is kept in the condition that the manufacturer intended, and will serve you well for many years to come.
Have you noticed that your Mercedes seems to knock when braking or turning?
It’s likely a problem with your suspension bushes—an issue not uncommon in Mercedes. The bushes wear over time, allowing excessive movement. This is the knocking that you hear. Pulse Automotive can inspect the bushes and replace any that may be working excessively. If needed, we can also perform a wheel realignment to keep your tyre wear to a minimum.
Mercedes Servicing FAQs
How often should I service my Mercedes?
Mercedes recommends servicing intervals roughly every 12 months or 15,000 kilometres, whichever comes first. However, actual need can depend on factors like your driving habits, amount of stop-start or highway driving, weather, and load (carrying heavy payloads or towing).
At Pulse Auto, our Mercedes Benz Service Specialists will help establish the ideal service schedule for your specific model and usage, ensuring safety, performance, and long-term reliability.
What’s included in a standard logbook service?
When you follow your Mercedes logbook service schedule, it means servicing exactly as the manufacturer prescribes. A standard logbook service from Pulse Auto includes (but is not limited to):
- Engine oil & filter replacement
- Checking & topping up all fluids (coolant, brake fluid, transmission, etc.)
- Inspecting brakes: pads, rotors, lines
- Tyre inspection (wear, pressure, alignment)
- Steering & suspension checks
- Belts, hoses, filters (air, fuel, cabin) inspections
- Electrical & safety systems (lights, battery, safety features)
- Road-test to check driveability
Our approach ensures you stay compliant with Mercedes specifications, keeps your warranty safe, and upholds the high standard of Mercedes Benz Specialist Care.
Do you use genuine Mercedes parts?
Yes. But generally Pulse will use a high quality aftermarket part that meets all the manufacturers recommendations, this saving the customer money but still meeting the quality parts needed to keep your Mercedes working to peak performance. In some cases when only genuine parts are the only option we will use the genuine parts but will always seek the best part at the best price keeping your mercedes performance as high as possible and keeping you safe and reliable driving.
Will a non-dealer service void my warranty?
No — servicing at a non-dealer workshop will not void your manufacturer warranty under Australian laws, as long as certain conditions are met:
- The service is done by suitably qualified mechanics following Mercedes’ specification and maintenance schedule.
- Any parts and fluids used are fit for purpose (genuine or approved quality).
- You maintain proper records (logbook entries, service records etc.).
Pulse Auto offers you Expert Care Without the Dealer Price Tag, while ensuring legal, warranty-safe servicing provided by Mercedes Benz Service Specialists.
Do Mercedes have carbon build-up issues?
Yes — some Mercedes models, especially those with direct injection petrol engines or advanced fuel systems, can develop carbon build-up in intake valves, throttle bodies, or EGR systems. This happens because in direct injection designs, fuel does not wash over intake valves like in older port injection systems, so deposits can accumulate from oil vapour, blow-by gases, etc.
Symptoms may include rough idle, reduced throttle response, decreased fuel economy, misfires or hesitation under acceleration.
At pulse Auto regular servicing should help prevent any carbon build up but if you experience any problem Pulse is able to inspect and clean or replace any parts that will require attention. If needed we are also able to provide an intake clean which will help remove some of the carbon from the system. Helping to prolong engine life and reduce fuel consumption.
My Mercedes shows a warning light — what should I do?
If a warning light appears:
- Don’t ignore it — some lights indicate urgent problems (e.g. engine temperature, oil pressure).
- Take note of the warning light symbol, any accompanying message (if available), and any symptoms such as loss of power, unusual sounds or smells.
- Bring your car to a Trusted Qualified Mercedes Mechanic for a diagnostic scan.
Pulse Auto offers prompt diagnostics to interpret warning codes, assess urgency, and advise what’s safe to drive vs what should be addressed immediately. That’s part of our Mercedes Benz Specialist Care promise.
How long do Mercedes brake pads and rotors last?
This depends quite a bit on driving conditions, style, and environment. Rough guidelines are:
- Brake pads: often between 30,000 to 60,000 kilometres, depending on use
- Rotors generally require replacement everytime new pads are fitted as they are made me a soft compound and cannot be machined, being soft means there is generally a lip on the discs as the material is worn.
During each service, our Mercedes Benz Service Specialist team inspects pad thickness, rotor condition (warp, thickness, scoring), and will recommend replacement using superior after market parts or genuine parts when needed, so braking remains safe and effective.