What do they check when you get your car serviced?
Checking lights, tyres, exhaust and operations of brakes and steering. Ensuring your engine is ‘tuned’ to run in its peak condition. Checking hydraulic fluid and coolant levels. Checking the cooling system (from radiators in your car to pumps and hoses)
Can you take a Mercedes to a regular mechanic?
The answer is NO. You are permitted to take your car any place you would like to have it serviced and repaired. The Mercedes dealer would like you to believe that your local European repair facility doesn’t have the tools, correct diagnostic equipment, or skills to work on your vehicle.
What should I know before buying a Mercedes Benz?
Check online reviews, ratings, and check forums. Check the specific vehicle’s history. Do a system scan of the vehicle (request this be done with your pre-purchase inspection). Most importantly, get it inspected before you buy, using an experienced Mercedes mechanic.
What should I know before bringing my car to the mechanic?
Consult your vehicle’s manual before bringing an automatic to your mechanic. The hoses on your car carry coolant, power steering fluid, and gases for the air conditioning system.
What are some examples of Mercedes Benz problems?
A few common examples are: the SRS light illuminating on your dashboard, the car going into limp mode randomly or other error messages on your instrument cluster such as Electronic Consumers Switched off. Don’t wait until the car battery on your Mercedes-Benz is completely gone.
How to do your due diligence when buying a Mercedes?
Do your due diligence, and follow these 4 steps: Check online reviews, ratings, and check forums. Check the specific vehicle’s history. Do a system scan of the vehicle (request this be done with your pre-purchase inspection). Most importantly, get it inspected before you buy, using an experienced Mercedes mechanic.
Check online reviews, ratings, and check forums. Check the specific vehicle’s history. Do a system scan of the vehicle (request this be done with your pre-purchase inspection). Most importantly, get it inspected before you buy, using an experienced Mercedes mechanic.
What are the recommended services for a Mercedes Benz?
Here is the list of the recommended services / checks as suggested by the Mercedes Benz. Check water drain in air/water duct for obstructions. Clean if needed. Evacuate and fill up DEF. Engine 642 Visually inspect condition of steering mechanical components. Visually inspect propeller shafts, cv joints and collapisble sections.
Where to take a Mercedes Benz for inspection?
Always select the shop where you take the car, don’t let the seller select the auto repair shop. If you are not familiar with the area take the car to an authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer or find a good independent mechanic that specializes in European cars. You will be paying the inspection fee and not the seller.
A few common examples are: the SRS light illuminating on your dashboard, the car going into limp mode randomly or other error messages on your instrument cluster such as Electronic Consumers Switched off. Don’t wait until the car battery on your Mercedes-Benz is completely gone.