making a claim on mobilo life for rust

[ccrobins]

Done It !!!

:bannana: Well its taken nearly 4 months but i have just had the call from MB body shop that my claim has been approved and all 4 corners will be done - this will take approx a week and a curtesy car will be provided - taking it in on Monday so just to confirm a 1999 C200 is having rust work done free of charge on all 4 arches (both front wings will be replaced so i am told not sure about the rears )

:bannana: fantastic I cant believe they have actually approved it - when its all shiny I think i will sell and get myself a CLK !!!

:bannana: Thanks for all the help on here

 

[stats007]

Don't get too excited - mine had to go back FOUR times for it to be done properly. Just document the condition of the car in general before MB get their hands on it. Notably wheels, interior trim and marks to the paint.

 

[ccrobins]

well happy

well they had it for 5 days and i had a courtesy car - i got it back and am well chuffed - they have donme exactley what they said they would (aa 4 arches) and its come bcak valeted and shiny - no complaints at all - after this there is no doubt i will buy a new merc !

 

[glojo]

Reminds me of this gem:

http://www.mbclub.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=1726

Hi Shude,
To play Devils advocate here. This extract talks about actually removing sealant from brick paving!

Did the pressure washing have no effect at all? I only say that because my next door neighbour uses sealant and every couple of years removes it by pressure washing. Maybe it depends on how high a pressure your machine will deliver.

I am NOT making any excuses for the disgraceful condition of bodywork that some folks are complaining about, but I have always been against the use of pressure washers on cars. Front bumpers will clearly have road dirt. Hitting that dirt with water at high pressure simply defies logic Why not simply sandblast it?

Saying I have the pressure turned down is a contradiction! Why go through the whole procedure of connecting up a pressure washer if you are simply going to use a light flow of water. Your link shows a classic example of a pressure washer doing its job. Unfortunately my own opinion is the owner of the car got what they deserved, but probably had the part replaced?

Should that part be made of that material is a separate issue. There are reasons for and no doubt reasons against.

I am not getting into the debate about the other points that have been raised. They have been discussed many times and there is lots of constructive information on this forum about this issue.

Regards,
John

 

[Glenn Smith]

Hi Shude,
To play Devils advocate here. This extract talks about actually removing sealant from brick paving!


I am NOT making any excuses for the disgraceful condition of bodywork that some folks are complaining about, but I have always been against the use of pressure washers on cars. Front bumpers will clearly have road dirt. Hitting that dirt with water at high pressure simply defies logic Why not simply sandblast it?

Saying I have the pressure turned down is a contradiction! Why go through the whole procedure of connecting up a pressure washer if you are simply going to use a light flow of water. Your link shows a classic example of a pressure washer doing its job. Unfortunately my own opinion is the owner of the car got what they deserved, but probably had the part replaced?

Should that part be made of that material is a separate issue. There are reasons for and no doubt reasons against.

I am not getting into the debate about the other points that have been raised. They have been discussed many times and there is lots of constructive information on this forum about this issue.

Regards,
John

I think we have to look at this in context, I use a pressure washer to wash my service van, from a distance so as not to damage any finishes, the reason i use is for quickness, i go over with detergent, let it soak a bit, wash with sponge and rinse, the pressure washer lets you get more water on to rinse quickly and does a good job of cleaning under the wheel arches, i've never experienced problems with paint coming off used in this way, so i think it unfair to say the owner got what he deserved, but i would say to exercise caution when using pressure washers and steam cleaners especially on plastic parts and especially on mercedes!!

 

[glojo]

I don't want to get into an argument but in the best panto language "oh no it won't", well at least not automatically.

Stats is someone who I hold in very high regard, but there are others that are submitting posts on this subject that fit your definition perfectly. I have learnt my lesson and now I read their posts simply for amusement.

Oh yes it will!

Oh no it won't!

Brilliant

Well said,
John the mobilio man

 

[haggis]

is that 8 year goodwill a standard thing ? if so my 99 should get done

I've been delighted with my 1999 W202 220CDI which has run faultlessly for 155K - but its rusting everywhere, wheel arches, boot lid lock area, bonnet, doors etc. My dealer suggested that it needs a FSH by MB to warrant an MB free respray. I don't worship my cars, but the MB has been the worst rusting car I've had in the last 20 years. So much for buying new with my own hard earned cash for a hopefully long and happy ownership.

I'm not disappointed I bought the car as its been ideal in all other respects. MB really will have to look at their charge rates. I needed a new Xenon headlamp bulb for my last MOT - £225 - YES one headlamp bulb (fiitted of course). Went to MB for my last major service - just to give it a treat - £900. reminds me of British Airways in the early days when folk said - Ah yes but you get a free drinks and a free meal!! FREE!! No!

Spoke to an MB chap who admitted that experiments with various ECO friendly paints had been a failure - but will MB admit to this and recompense us - the guinea pigs of their experiments!! I think not.

Best of luck with your claim.