This is my first post so please treat me gently.
For the last six months (or so) I have been driving an A.150 Avant-garde SE Blue Efficiency ('59 Reg) on a leasing contract.
As part of the lease arrangement, I had to pay a £500 deposit which would be refundable if the vehicle was returned in good condition and subject to fair wear and tear.
Upon return, the vehicle underwent a full multi-point check at MB World Brooklands. The outcome of this check was that they charged me £90 to "reconnect" the alarm system.
Now, I have absolutely no technical knowledge of the A Class electrical system and the only time I have been under the bonnet has been to check the coolant, oil and hydraulic fluid levels.
The vehicle was also fitted with a tracking device prior to my taking delivery.
I cannot imagine that disconnecting the alarm system would be a simple affair otherwise any car thief would find it easy - would they not? How easy would it be for me to disable the alarm without any technical knowledge/wiring diagrams etc. ?
So, my question is - Is it possible that when the tracking device was fitted the alarm was temporarily disconnected and that the engineer omitted to reconnect it?
Any information/views/opinions gratefully accepted.
Thanks in advance.
For the last six months (or so) I have been driving an A.150 Avant-garde SE Blue Efficiency ('59 Reg) on a leasing contract.
As part of the lease arrangement, I had to pay a £500 deposit which would be refundable if the vehicle was returned in good condition and subject to fair wear and tear.
Upon return, the vehicle underwent a full multi-point check at MB World Brooklands. The outcome of this check was that they charged me £90 to "reconnect" the alarm system.
Now, I have absolutely no technical knowledge of the A Class electrical system and the only time I have been under the bonnet has been to check the coolant, oil and hydraulic fluid levels.
The vehicle was also fitted with a tracking device prior to my taking delivery.
I cannot imagine that disconnecting the alarm system would be a simple affair otherwise any car thief would find it easy - would they not? How easy would it be for me to disable the alarm without any technical knowledge/wiring diagrams etc. ?
So, my question is - Is it possible that when the tracking device was fitted the alarm was temporarily disconnected and that the engineer omitted to reconnect it?
Any information/views/opinions gratefully accepted.
Thanks in advance.
