W203/CL203 City Light Thread (LED, HID, bulbs) - All you want to know
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i wouldn't accept liabilty if it weren't my fault.
outside of that- what they are doing sounds legit. they are just trying to keep from having to pay out a large check that you are going to keep rather than actually getting the car fixed. that's what state farm did for me when i hit the deer. they had me come to them for the adjustment- they cut me a check on site. they gave me a list of the shops they liked, but told me to take it anywhere. if the check they gave me wasn't enough- all the body shop had to do was give them a call and the money would be sent out- no problems, and i didn't have to deal with it. i didn't argue when i hit the deer- because i knew i could do all of the repairs- so i just kept the $2k they gave me, spent $500 on parts and a little beer, fixed it myself and pocketed the rest.
i had a wreck in my focus once- they did the same thing. the shop i took it to needed more money. they just called my insurance company- and they sent out the money to the shop the next day. no problems for me to deal with.
remember though- just because it's a mercedes dealer, doesn't mean you are getting better body work. a good body guy is a good body guy- reguardless of brand.
outside of that- what they are doing sounds legit. they are just trying to keep from having to pay out a large check that you are going to keep rather than actually getting the car fixed. that's what state farm did for me when i hit the deer. they had me come to them for the adjustment- they cut me a check on site. they gave me a list of the shops they liked, but told me to take it anywhere. if the check they gave me wasn't enough- all the body shop had to do was give them a call and the money would be sent out- no problems, and i didn't have to deal with it. i didn't argue when i hit the deer- because i knew i could do all of the repairs- so i just kept the $2k they gave me, spent $500 on parts and a little beer, fixed it myself and pocketed the rest.
i had a wreck in my focus once- they did the same thing. the shop i took it to needed more money. they just called my insurance company- and they sent out the money to the shop the next day. no problems for me to deal with.
remember though- just because it's a mercedes dealer, doesn't mean you are getting better body work. a good body guy is a good body guy- reguardless of brand.
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ohh- on a side note- state farm usually pays up front, reguardless of fault. then, if it wasn't your fault, they go after the other guys' insurance to get their money back. gets you back on the road faster. at least- that's how it's always been for my pops and i. he's had the same insurance guy as long as i've been alive.
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man i need some help, LOL. mike i think i'll call you later.
so what do i do tomorrow when i go let them check it out? do i accept the check, or do i tell them that i want to see my adjusters report, along with getting more quotes from other repair shops? i'm thinking 2020 auto in LA, heard they do great work. should i also find a MBZ certified body shop? let me know
so what do i do tomorrow when i go let them check it out? do i accept the check, or do i tell them that i want to see my adjusters report, along with getting more quotes from other repair shops? i'm thinking 2020 auto in LA, heard they do great work. should i also find a MBZ certified body shop? let me know
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you may as well just take the check. it doesn't really matter in the long run. either way- you car will get fixed and it won't cost you anything nor should your rates go up since it wasn't your fault. just take it where you want and take your check with you anything over that check, the body shop will get the rest from your insurance company.
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man i need some help, LOL. mike i think i'll call you later.
so what do i do tomorrow when i go let them check it out? do i accept the check, or do i tell them that i want to see my adjusters report, along with getting more quotes from other repair shops? i'm thinking 2020 auto in LA, heard they do great work. should i also find a MBZ certified body shop? let me know
so what do i do tomorrow when i go let them check it out? do i accept the check, or do i tell them that i want to see my adjusters report, along with getting more quotes from other repair shops? i'm thinking 2020 auto in LA, heard they do great work. should i also find a MBZ certified body shop? let me know
Just dont feel like your pressured into accepting the check.
Make sure you receiving the amount you should. You can only really tell if your getting the right amount by getting quotes from independent sources.
its a lot of work, but you'll thank yourself in the end. Its corny, but its best to do things slow and do it right. Then do it fast and have regrets later, especially when it comes to money.
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Make sure you shop around with the quotes. There are shops out there that will try to rip you off. Get your moneys worth and make the right decision. Don't settle with one shop. Make sure you get it fixed and fixed the right way.
As of the dealership, you know how much they will charge and what they will add up with the other BS.
Hopefully everything works out. Keep us updated and hope to see you up and running.
As of the dealership, you know how much they will charge and what they will add up with the other BS.
Hopefully everything works out. Keep us updated and hope to see you up and running.
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well just got my first quote from a certified MB repair center recommended by Walter's MB;
$5139.18. does anyone know any MB dealerships that can give me a quote also? let me know on what to do.
$5139.18. does anyone know any MB dealerships that can give me a quote also? let me know on what to do.
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I drive a Toyota Hybrid...
btw did the side airbag deploy?
u can also sue MB for more money
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http://www.fjmercedes.com/Collision.aspx
http://www.partsandpeople.com/article/2965
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i did call them lol. going to see em on monday, because it's in irvine and ****. got another quote today from the body shop i want to go to, 4.5k. trying to get one more quote from FJ then go to see the other party's insurance adjuster 
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just get it fixed at fj. They have a good reputation and is also the largest mercedes dealer in the United States.
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01' C32o
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was bored today, so my cousin and i decided to make some vids of the car again. first one is a driveby at WOT, and the second is inside the car.
driveby
noise inside the car
driveby
noise inside the car
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late 2009 CLK 350 Coupe Elegance, '65 Jaguar S Type wires
was bored today, so my cousin and i decided to make some vids of the car again. first one is a driveby at WOT, and the second is inside the car.
driveby
noise inside the car
driveby
noise inside the car
Oh Wow !!!
