gravis25
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- Mercedes c200 w202 1996 model
Good Afternoon fellow Mercedes Benz enthusiasts
I just wanted some advice on a few things regarding the car I recently received from a family member.
The car in question is a Mercedes c200 w202 1996 model which I have tried to register however mechanics are stuffing me around and keep telling me different things before I can actually commit to paying all the costs for registration, repairs, labour etc.
Anyways, I just wanted to know if it is worth putting back on the road.
I have been quoted approximately $1850-00 for the following;
* 4 tyres(even though they don't need to be replaced as the tread is fine for the road conditions in Sydney where I reside)
* Front shock absorbers(He said they are leaking but I beg to differ, I think he just made it up as a lot of mechanics said they are fine)
* ABS light comes up on the dashboard which he told me can mean anything
* The Parking globe needs to be replaced
* One of the ball joints has to be replaced
Can anyone tell me why mechanics like to stuff people around for these problems which are far from complicated.
I would also like to know if I can buy shock absorbers and if there is a difference between the generic ones and the mercedes benz ones.
I just wanted some advice on a few things regarding the car I recently received from a family member.
The car in question is a Mercedes c200 w202 1996 model which I have tried to register however mechanics are stuffing me around and keep telling me different things before I can actually commit to paying all the costs for registration, repairs, labour etc.
Anyways, I just wanted to know if it is worth putting back on the road.
I have been quoted approximately $1850-00 for the following;
* 4 tyres(even though they don't need to be replaced as the tread is fine for the road conditions in Sydney where I reside)
* Front shock absorbers(He said they are leaking but I beg to differ, I think he just made it up as a lot of mechanics said they are fine)
* ABS light comes up on the dashboard which he told me can mean anything
* The Parking globe needs to be replaced
* One of the ball joints has to be replaced
Can anyone tell me why mechanics like to stuff people around for these problems which are far from complicated.
I would also like to know if I can buy shock absorbers and if there is a difference between the generic ones and the mercedes benz ones.