mathew
New Member
Well yesterday whilst running the aircon in my 180E I suddenly heard what had been an annoying noise turn into a high pitch squeal which didn't go away when I turned the aircon off. So up with bonnet and I discovered a very tired, shiny worn ancillary belt which appears to almost be slipping despite the tensioner doing it's job.
So I rung Autobarn, they could get me one for $81 a little steep for a belt but hey when you need it you need it. Repco were $71 but I'd have to wait 3 days for it to get to Wagga Wagga. So this morning I headed to the Mercedes dealer in Wagga I know what your thinking at this point.......
$51.50 plus GST none in stock but it will be here tomorrow and would you like us to drop it at your house Sir? Now that's a big difference in anyone's book on pricing so I decided to compare a couple of other parts. The oil filter, plugs, airfilter and fuel filter all genuine are cheaper than any other supplier in Wagga Wagga and they are genuine parts. So I guess never assume anything give a dealer a call I have been pleasantly surprised this morning and the customer service is outstanding to say the very least.
So I rung Autobarn, they could get me one for $81 a little steep for a belt but hey when you need it you need it. Repco were $71 but I'd have to wait 3 days for it to get to Wagga Wagga. So this morning I headed to the Mercedes dealer in Wagga I know what your thinking at this point.......
$51.50 plus GST none in stock but it will be here tomorrow and would you like us to drop it at your house Sir? Now that's a big difference in anyone's book on pricing so I decided to compare a couple of other parts. The oil filter, plugs, airfilter and fuel filter all genuine are cheaper than any other supplier in Wagga Wagga and they are genuine parts. So I guess never assume anything give a dealer a call I have been pleasantly surprised this morning and the customer service is outstanding to say the very least.