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    Brake pads replacement

    Hi there, The ‘check brake pads’ light came on my meecedes GLE. There is a reasonable difference between a dealer and kwik-fit cost. The car is on a lease. Is there any downside on getting brakes replaced at Kwik-fit in terms of performance? Also, I think lease terms mention that I need to use...
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    GLE Tyres Pirelli vs Michelin

    Hi All, Thanks a lot for your response. So I did some more research. Now I have decided to go down with Michelin mainly because its £100 cheaper than Pirellis :-). However, this decision threw up some more questions... life is never simple :) . I need two different variants of tyres on front...
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    GLE Tyres Pirelli vs Michelin

    Hi All, It’s time to replace my tyres on GlE 300d. Currently they have Pirelli PNCS fitted on them. As they are summer tyres, I have struggled lot with crabbing.so now thinking of moving to Michelin Pilot Sport tyres. Please let me know if there are any concerns that I should think about before...
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    PNCS Tyres

    Hi All, I have just over 1 year old GLE (70 plate). It has Pirelli PNCS P-Zero tyres. I replaced a front tyre on it 3 months ago as it had a nail and couldn't be repaired. I took the car for servicing. Service report said two tyres (including one that I replaced) have nails. I took it to a...
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    Tyre Advice

    Hi All, Need some help on whether to repair or replace as tire as I am getting different advice from different people. I have a GLE 300D with 70 plate. I had a flat tyre yesterday. RAC came over and temporarily fixed the tyre. They suggested to take it to a dealer. Dealer tole me that its a...
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    Discount on Mercedes after purchasing the car

    Folks, After going back and forth, the dealer offered 3 Year service (worth GBP 1,500) plan. Initially there was hard pushback from the dealer : 1) 14 days is applicable only on used car 2) Its not distance sale etc etc. After not getting anywhere with the dealer, I reached out to the...
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    Discount on Mercedes after purchasing the car

    I did all talks including contract sign-off remotely.
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    Discount on Mercedes after purchasing the car

    I check the math again. Its actually about 50 and not 100. Makes me feel better :-) Thanks for pointing it out.
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    Discount on Mercedes after purchasing the car

    I agree and dis-agree. I agree that the contract was formed, and I should honor it. However, part of the contract is my right to return the vehicle within 14 days. Am I not within my rights to explore the issue I am raising? Therefore, its not greed, but my right as a part of the contract I...
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    Discount on Mercedes after purchasing the car

    Law of principal + interest :-)
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    Discount on Mercedes after purchasing the car

    I have asked the dealer as to what my options are. He is neither picking my calls nor replying to my messages :-)
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    Discount on Mercedes after purchasing the car

    I showed the issue to 3 garages. They couldn't fix it without servicing and/or replacing it. Since it wasn't worth it, I decided to go for the new car. However, the new issue arose the moment i bought it. Life always throws a curve ball :)
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    Discount on Mercedes after purchasing the car

    I financed it. The difference is GBP 100/month. Hence the dilemma
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    Discount on Mercedes after purchasing the car

    Hi All, I am in bit on a unique situation. I purchased a brand new GLE last week. Now Mercedes has increased increased discount by GBP 2K. As a result all GLEs are cheaper by GBP 2K. I am still within 14 days cool off period. I asked the dealer to refund GBP 2K, but he is not obliging. Would...
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    Transmission Issue- Doesn't go in reverse

    Hi All, I am facing an interesting issue that I can't figure out a solution for. I have e-280 (2009 plate) with automatic transmission. When I start the car I can move gears from Park to drive. Occasionally, I can't move from drive back to reverse or park gear. However, when I switch engine off...
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