cheshireE220
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- Your Mercedes
- E220 CDI / 2003 / 2.2 turbo diesel
I returned from a 5 week holiday to find my car would not start. Called out MB under the MobiloLife assistance as my 2003 9 year-old E220 CDI has full MB history from new. The car was jump started and I took it for a long drive the next day (around 150 miles). Today the MB Technician checked the battery and it did not fly through the test - but it did not say the battery is in need of replacement. My question is: If it needs replacement should I choose a new MB battery at £150 or an OEM or high quality Bosch/Varta battery from ATS/Kwik-Fit? I was told that if it has a flat battery and the MobiloLife Technician is called out, it will not be covered for assistance and I will incur a call-out charge of £150! Is this MobiloLife thing worth keeping now that the car is entering its 10th year and it doesn't cover puncture repairs or run out of fuel situations? I am thinking of switching to an independent as the last service at MB in March 2012 was for £775! My weekend car is a Porsche Turbo and I have that looked after by a very good independent in Cheshire to Porsche standards with Porsche/OEM parts at a frction of the labour charges of Porsche OPC's. Does anyone recommend a good indie to look after my MB - I want to have only MB/OEM parts, full access to the electronic diagnostic equipment and someone who really knows these cars inside out.
Sorry its a bit lengthy as a first post, but if its anyhting like the UK911 forum, I look forward to help from other owners of MB.
Sorry its a bit lengthy as a first post, but if its anyhting like the UK911 forum, I look forward to help from other owners of MB.
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