Tatanko

Hey, quick question. A friend of mine owns a C240 (2004 or 2005...not really sure) which I was detailing for her today. There were some leaves stuck in various places behind the grill and front bumper which I wanted to get out, so I popped the hood. I've never dealt with having to open this thing, and when I pulled on the little plastic handle to pull the hood up, it snapped off. You can obviously still open the hood by sticking a finger in there and unlatching it.

Question is...how much is this little black plastic handle going to cost to replace? Thanks!

Cappa26

Wow never heard of that happening, you can call into a nearby Benz dealer and ask, im sure it wont surpass 100$

raymond g-

Coincidentally, while cruising the local benz lot...previously owned section,
i noted a couple with similar affliction, ie t-shaped flat plastic tug sticking
in between the grille. yup, one side snapped off. my 99 E320 came with
one side of the "T" snapped as well.

I can only guess that, upon pull, or quick release, it impacts the center
divider of the grill and separates....being a little on the brittle side. it's
flat black and blends into the shadows so i've not felt compelled to fix
it right off....until i get around to detailing and fixing things as I go.

Tatanko

Exactly...

Won't exceed $100? I hope that was an exaggeration

Abspara

When dealing with a Mercedes, prices such as this are pretty normal

Bing

thats still under warranty!

it's free!

Blake P

I agree. Most dealers will replace the latch for free since the car is still under warranty. I'd stay away from any MB service center that wouldn't replace such a part for free.

Tatanko

Whew...that's good. I figured maybe they would, but then again I thought maybe it wouldn't be something covered under the warranty. Again, it's not my car, so I don't choose where it goes...

Thanks for the replies, guys...thanks for proving all the stereotypes I had in my head upon registering here wrong. You guys are alright