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As mentioned above, seems to be solid colours.

I’ve only been to major dealerships, they seem to be playing ball with them.

Arranged to test drive another one today, this time a 2020 model. About an hour later the salesman called back; they have withdrawn the car from sale as there are signs of peeling lacquer. Another one off for a full respray at MB’s cost and red definitely off our list of colour options.

I think the point people are trying to make is that the old tensioner has been hacked previously so your socket may not fit that but will fit the new one.

Went to look at two GLAs today, both Jupiter red. The first one wasn’t at the showroom, it was with MB for a recall to be carried out. I asked the salesman about the paint problem. He openly said that they’ve had a few cars exhibiting it but MB recognised the issue and fixed it as appropriate...

I’m looking at used, 2018-2020. Is that new enough to avoid problems?

We’re thinking about getting a GLA and many of the ones for sale are red. Lots of issues are reported regarding problems, is there a definitive list of the shades to avoid?

If the battery is completely flat, the alternator won’t charge it. You’ll need to put it on a charger to get some volts into it that the alternator can sense.

As far as I can see, they are what you’ve changed since it last worked.

Read his stuff. The inspection should be free as it’s a safety related exercise.

He’s on slkownersclub.co.uk

There’s a guy called Dave Evans on one of the SLK forums who has successfully helped many people achieve free replacement, have a search for him. His approach is from a safety perspective though you would need to get the car to the dealer I would think.

Have you tried it with the glow plugs disconnected?

The backplates rust resulting in the brake shoe (parking brake) retaining pins pulling through. The brake shoes can then move around inside the drum causing it to bind.

My local one has shut its parts counter to the public. A great shame as the guy always gave me a good discount. He left and they haven’t been able to replace him.