The latest articles on DEV Community by SilberArrows (@silberarrows_dubai). https://dev.to/silberarrows_dubai https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=90,height=90,fit=cover,gravity=auto,format=auto/https:%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Fuser%2Fprofile_image%2F4195987%2Fdff57133-95d9-4a4c-b62b-5f1729353abf.png https://dev.to/silberarrows_dubai en SilberArrows Tue, 20 Oct 2026 10:53:57 +0000 https://dev.to/silberarrows_dubai/i-built-a-free-open-source-mercedes-benz-service-reminder-1d5o https://dev.to/silberarrows_dubai/i-built-a-free-open-source-mercedes-benz-service-reminder-1d5o <p>Mercedes-Benz cars alternate between Service A and Service B, roughly every 15,000 km or 12 months. Most owners lose track of which one is next and when it is due.</p> <p>So we built <strong>Mercedes-Benz Service Reminder</strong>, a free, open-source (MIT) tool that:</p> <ul> <li>Works out whether your next visit is Service A or Service B</li> <li>Shows how many days are left and reminds you before it is due</li> <li>Explains what each service typically includes</li> <li>Gives general guidance on common dashboard warning lights</li> </ul> <p>It runs locally, needs no account and collects no data.</p> <ul> <li>Chrome extension: <a href="https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/mercedes-benz-service-rem/hbbfgmbaienfihaliefelfheigelcalj" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/mercedes-benz-service-rem/hbbfgmbaienfihaliefelfheigelcalj</a> </li> <li>Source code: <a href="https://github.com/gentlegiant96202/mercedes-benz-service-reminder-mcp" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://github.com/gentlegiant96202/mercedes-benz-service-reminder-mcp</a> </li> <li>Built by <a href="https://mercedes-benz.silberarrows.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">SilberArrows, Mercedes-Benz service centre in Dubai</a> </li> </ul> <p>Feedback and pull requests are welcome.</p> opensource javascript showdev productivity