I've recently got my car back after a nightmare having the sub-frame replaced (took almost 3 months).
Now my attention has turned to the steering lock failure that can occur on the W204. Mine is a 2011 model (I think manufactured in 2010 but first registered in 2011).
I spoke to my local indie a while back and they said they have two prices for replacing the steering lock, one for replacement in the unlocked position and another for if it fails in the locked position. I seem to recall the cheaper of the two was £700 - £800 so still pretty expensive.
I am wondering if to bite the bullet and have it replaced as a precaution, or whether to wait until it fails, which could be in an inconvenient location and involve towing charges.
I also read the part that generally fails is a little £5 scalextric motor inside the locking mechanism. I wonder how easy and feasible it would be to simply replace this motor.
Any advice greatly appreciated.
Now my attention has turned to the steering lock failure that can occur on the W204. Mine is a 2011 model (I think manufactured in 2010 but first registered in 2011).
I spoke to my local indie a while back and they said they have two prices for replacing the steering lock, one for replacement in the unlocked position and another for if it fails in the locked position. I seem to recall the cheaper of the two was £700 - £800 so still pretty expensive.
I am wondering if to bite the bullet and have it replaced as a precaution, or whether to wait until it fails, which could be in an inconvenient location and involve towing charges.
I also read the part that generally fails is a little £5 scalextric motor inside the locking mechanism. I wonder how easy and feasible it would be to simply replace this motor.
Any advice greatly appreciated.