New user here so go easy on me!
I've had my car for 3 years (in June) 66 plate CLA AMG 2.1d. Over the past few months I've had a fault with the front parking sensor. Obviously with lockdown I couldn't get this checked. I've been to an independent MB specialist who says I have a software issue with the Collision Assist (he is charging £140+vat to do this) He also is saying there is an issue with the battery which means I may need a new battery which will need a software update as well. (He's saying new battery 260-280 plus software 80+vat) so looking at best part of 600quid!
He's suggested taking it to Merc and asking them if they would do it under warranty.
My question is: has anybody had any success with this especially considering the car is just under a year out of warranty? The 2 faults with the car aren't necessarily wear and tear as such and could not be prevented by better driving habits etc. I don't feel its fair to expect to pay to rectify a software issue as this is really a fault with the system as such.
I've had my car for 3 years (in June) 66 plate CLA AMG 2.1d. Over the past few months I've had a fault with the front parking sensor. Obviously with lockdown I couldn't get this checked. I've been to an independent MB specialist who says I have a software issue with the Collision Assist (he is charging £140+vat to do this) He also is saying there is an issue with the battery which means I may need a new battery which will need a software update as well. (He's saying new battery 260-280 plus software 80+vat) so looking at best part of 600quid!
He's suggested taking it to Merc and asking them if they would do it under warranty.
My question is: has anybody had any success with this especially considering the car is just under a year out of warranty? The 2 faults with the car aren't necessarily wear and tear as such and could not be prevented by better driving habits etc. I don't feel its fair to expect to pay to rectify a software issue as this is really a fault with the system as such.