gmitchell77
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I apologise if this has been discussed before but I could not see a similar issue from my search.
I have a A140 Automatic that has gone in to safety mode (whereby no gear change is possible and restricted drive is experienced).
My local mechanic, who is pretty good at diagnosing problems stripped the gearbox and managed to rectify the problem. Alas, 25 miles later the same problem occurred. After liaising with Mercedes the mechanic has come to the conclusion the gearbox module unit needs replacing. I have been advised a new unit needs to come directly from Mercedes and paired with each specific car. Cost wise, I have been quoted in excess of £3,000.
What makes it worse is the car has only done 25,000 miles and being 7 years old probably isn't worth much more once running.
Does anyone have any suggestions about getting it repair in the Cheshire/South Manchester area?
I have a A140 Automatic that has gone in to safety mode (whereby no gear change is possible and restricted drive is experienced).
My local mechanic, who is pretty good at diagnosing problems stripped the gearbox and managed to rectify the problem. Alas, 25 miles later the same problem occurred. After liaising with Mercedes the mechanic has come to the conclusion the gearbox module unit needs replacing. I have been advised a new unit needs to come directly from Mercedes and paired with each specific car. Cost wise, I have been quoted in excess of £3,000.
What makes it worse is the car has only done 25,000 miles and being 7 years old probably isn't worth much more once running.
Does anyone have any suggestions about getting it repair in the Cheshire/South Manchester area?