Merc prices to go up by 10%...!

Mercedes-Benz India today announced an upwards revision of the price on its complete range of cars from 1st January, 2014. The quantum of price revision will be up to 10%.

Eberhard Kern, Managing Director & CEO, Mercedes-Benz India commented, “Mercedes-Benz stands out for its iconic luxury offerings and continues to be admired for its complete luxury product experience. A fantastic year of offensive focus has helped us achieve tremendous success in India despite challenging market conditions and we will continue to build on our success by further enhancing  our after-sales programmes, dealer network and  customer support. As market dynamics continue to evolve we are committed to offer the best luxury experience and delight our valued customers.”

While the year 2013 heralded a successful year of offensive, Brand Mercedes-Benz also continues to be recognized as the most vibrant brand in India*. Further customers can avail benefits of attractive tailor made financial solutions from Mercedes-Benz Financial Services like ‘Flexinomics’, ‘STAR Agility’ and ‘STAR Supersonic’ loan approvals etc. thus enabling a hassle free purchase, while our after-sales programmes like Star Care, Star Ease and Road Side Assistance, will enhance the customer’s overall ownership experience.

Mercedes-Benz Financial Services: The ‘Flexinomics’ scheme gives tailor made financial solutions, while ‘STAR Supersonic’ scheme also provide extremely fast loan approval in merely 30 minutes. STAR Agility is yet another unique and innovative product from Mercedes-Benz Financial Services which enhances the flexibility and affordability of owning a Mercedes-Benz. Different aspects of the vehicle ownership starting from finance-leasing-insurance to roadside assistance, cost of service and repairs, and even residual value has been optimized under ‘Flexinomics’.

Service packages: Mercedes-Benz India also offers highly affordable service packages and Extended Warranty Programmes which are most competitive. Under STAR CARE programme warrantable repairs up to 3 years is without any mileage limitations, as standard. Star Care Plus also offers 4th year extended warranty which enhances resale value. The STAR EASE covers essential jobs related to periodic service along with coverage for brake pads, brake discs, wiper blades, wheel alignment and balancing for contracted period. Mercedes-Benz India is the only luxury car maker in India to offer On Road Assistance Packages as a standard offering for 3 years and can be purchased for 4th and 5th year individually.

Mercedes-Benz India has also launched the “National Remote Diagnostic Center” through which Mercedes-Benz technical experts in Pune will be able to assist technician from any location in India in vehicle diagnosis with the aid of high-end technology. Mercedes-Benz India also reinvigorated the 24hours On Road Assistance with the addition of a fleet of 20 B-Class service support vehicles and also launching Mercedes-Benz Online Service Booking even through smart phones and tablets using scanned QR codes, which is again an industry first.

All these tailor made programmes from Mercedes-Benz will ensure that the valued customers derives maximum value out of their car with a clear understanding that the cost of ownership over the lifecycle of their Mercedes-Benz is second to none in the comparative domain.