Well, after too many phone calls and emails I've come to an end in my quest to obtain a replacement alloy wheel. Being passed from pillar to post and getting nowhere. MBCS lady was very sweet and polite but said that MB of Southampton are refusing to supply a replacement so she has closed the case against them. It seems MBUK has no way of forcing the dealership to do something they don't want to do. I've often wondered had I been someone remotely famous or even a minor celebrity with many followers on Social Media would they have fallen over themselves to make me happy? Who knows, but I certainly think being a nobody doesn't help ones cause in a situation like this.
Anyhow, I will indeed source my own replacement. Not sure if to go brand new or a good used/refurbished one online. Given that lately we've only using the car a few times a week to do around 3-4 miles around the village I'm in no immediate rush. I'll probably get it sorted over Christmas.
Still happy with the car (aside from the blooming wheel). Still waiting for 4 out of the 12 high gloss trims from MB Southampton (That's another story). Once they arrive I will arrange fitted at the bodyshop my grille was fitted.
It's booked into MB Carlisle on 16th December for a few issues.
- Parking sensors keep turning themselves off after engaging F or R. (2 second Long beep)
- Rear parcel shelf closes when closing the tailgate but fails to retract when tailgate opens.
- Very occasionally when selecting F or R - message on dash saying 'Depress brake peddle before selecting gear' even though my foot is hard on the brake. I have to turn ignition off and try whole process again. It's happened about 10 times since September.
I hope this isn't the start of a nightmare. MB Carlisle have assured me the issues will be covered by the 12 month used approved warranty.,
I've received a newly covered steering wheel (Jack
@Royal Steering Wheels). Its much better than the existing one which is very smooth and shinny due to mileage and cleaning products used on it. Over the moon with how the new one looks and feels. I'm a little concerned about fitting compared to my Vito which was very easy. Being a mild hybrid I'm not sure about disconnecting the power to the airbag. There's a big battery in the boot compartment, and apparently one in the front passenger footwell? (which is not easy to get to). I'm wondering if there is some other way of disconnecting power? I assume removing the airbag without killing power is a big No No?
Can anyone through me any help/advice?
TIA
Ant
