MB Brake Pad WARRANTY SUCKS
03-30-2003, 11:00 PM
#1
Almost a Member!
Thread Starter
Join Date: Feb 2003
Posts: 61
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
MB Brake Pad WARRANTY SUCKS
My friend has an Audi a6 2.7t or something like that... He claims that audi replaces his break pads for free as part of the warrenty... he claims that audis warrenty is amazing.. they replace burnt out bulbs and ware and tare items. As far as i know MB charges 190 for there ****ty break pads.... why doesnt benz have as good of a warrenty as AUDI. or do they and iam i mistaken or is my friend mistaken.
03-30-2003, 11:11 PM
#2
Super Member
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: Encino
Posts: 988
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
2002 C230K
benz will replace burnt out bulbs. they've even done that past warranty. as for brake pads, i don't know of anybody except for napa brake pads, that will replace them free of charge. napa pads have the lifetime warranty that allow you to go in and switch them out for free. or at least they used to. dont know if it's that way anymore.
i highly doubt any car company would replace wear items for free. however, if audi does replace all wear items for free, have your friend stock up on some rotors to hand out or sell. it's free money.
i highly doubt any car company would replace wear items for free. however, if audi does replace all wear items for free, have your friend stock up on some rotors to hand out or sell. it's free money.
03-31-2003, 12:41 AM
#6
Member
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Lancaster , PA
Posts: 79
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
'03 C230K
BRAKE pads
Sounds to me like Audi has to give away brake jobs to sell cars. I dont know about anyone else but I bought a Benz cause its a good car, not for free brake pads.
Ryan
2003 C230K Magma, C7, 6 spd.
Ryan
2003 C230K Magma, C7, 6 spd.
Trending Topics
03-31-2003, 02:51 AM
#8
Banned
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Kuwait
Posts: 690
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Mercedes C200K Coupe
Volvo gives four times brake pads changes for free! 3 years warranty and 3 years free service.
Jaguar gives a bumper to bumper warranty... they'll even change the windscreen for free!!!!!
Audi's warranty is in between the Jag and Volvo. I'm not sure if its similar to the Jag... But last time I checked it was great. it comes with five years warranty!
Yet my cool and great mercedes had only one year warranty! and every thing costs money... even checking it would cost me 300 bucks! (just to see whats the problem!)
Jaguar gives a bumper to bumper warranty... they'll even change the windscreen for free!!!!!
Audi's warranty is in between the Jag and Volvo. I'm not sure if its similar to the Jag... But last time I checked it was great. it comes with five years warranty!
Yet my cool and great mercedes had only one year warranty! and every thing costs money... even checking it would cost me 300 bucks! (just to see whats the problem!)
03-31-2003, 05:34 AM
#9
Super Member
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: England, Surrey
Posts: 690
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like
on
1 Post
CLK Coupe 200 Komp 53 Plate
At present I'm about to find just how good the warranty is, I got a EPC error saying EL.POWER the engine cut out and the car just die's.
I took it in Friday morning pick it up friday evening and again it happened, 10mins after picking it up, back it went Friday night.
I got a brand new Vectra on Saturday morning, its no merc but because I'm under 25 can't be loaned a merc don't tell me that before purchase, not so good, but its wheels.
So its supposed to be ready today fingers crossed I will post later with update.
I took it in Friday morning pick it up friday evening and again it happened, 10mins after picking it up, back it went Friday night.
I got a brand new Vectra on Saturday morning, its no merc but because I'm under 25 can't be loaned a merc don't tell me that before purchase, not so good, but its wheels.
So its supposed to be ready today fingers crossed I will post later with update.
03-31-2003, 06:09 AM
#10
Super Member
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: England, Surrey
Posts: 690
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like
on
1 Post
CLK Coupe 200 Komp 53 Plate
Just got a call form dealer will not be ready today calling in head of tech in uk seems to be on board computer problem.
Does anyone think this could be related to my radio install, Mercedes haven't metioned it yet.
The fault was still apparent with out the radio head unit in car, so it can't be the radio due to no power going to the amps etc, can it?
Does anyone think this could be related to my radio install, Mercedes haven't metioned it yet.
The fault was still apparent with out the radio head unit in car, so it can't be the radio due to no power going to the amps etc, can it?
03-31-2003, 07:55 AM
#12
MBWorld Fanatic!
Mazda changed my Rotors and Pads on my car because they wore within 5,000 miles.
Audi did not replace my friend's clutch, they claimed he raced his car...
It really depends on your relationship to your dealer. I broke my speaker grill twice so far, and MB has replaced it both times without charge.
Erik
Audi did not replace my friend's clutch, they claimed he raced his car...
It really depends on your relationship to your dealer. I broke my speaker grill twice so far, and MB has replaced it both times without charge.
Erik
03-31-2003, 09:35 AM
#13
MBWorld Fanatic!
Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: Gaithersburg, MD
Posts: 1,230
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
2002 C240 6-spd (ret)
Originally posted by Outland
MB's Warranty isn't half as bad as your spell checker!
MB's Warranty isn't half as bad as your spell checker!
or,
unforchinitly...sum amount of nolidge ... sounds write...
Last edited by MarkL; 03-31-2003 at 09:37 AM.
03-31-2003, 11:10 AM
#14
Almost a Member!
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Lansing, MI
Posts: 32
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
2003 C230 Kompressor Coupe
You drive a Mercedes but you cant afford brake pads?
As with most car companies this is considered a maintenance item and therefore the responsibilty of the owner. Warranties are for Manufacturers Defects not wear and tear.
If BMW and Audi give away brake jobs those are Incentives to buy their cars and not part of the warranty. Do you really think those brake jobs are free- hell no, they are built into the price of the car. If you wear your pads out twice as often as me why should I have to pay for you through the purchase of the car?
Why should Mercedes pay for brakes unless they are defective? They shouldnt be responsible for idiot drivers who ride their brakes or drive like Mario.
Just my 2 cents worth.
As with most car companies this is considered a maintenance item and therefore the responsibilty of the owner. Warranties are for Manufacturers Defects not wear and tear.
If BMW and Audi give away brake jobs those are Incentives to buy their cars and not part of the warranty. Do you really think those brake jobs are free- hell no, they are built into the price of the car. If you wear your pads out twice as often as me why should I have to pay for you through the purchase of the car?
Why should Mercedes pay for brakes unless they are defective? They shouldnt be responsible for idiot drivers who ride their brakes or drive like Mario.
Just my 2 cents worth.
03-31-2003, 12:02 PM
#15
Are you guys saying that Mercedes will not cover the cost to replace worn brake pads during the free maintenance period (4/yr, 50k on my car)?
BMW did during the same period with my 3-series.
BMW did during the same period with my 3-series.
03-31-2003, 12:14 PM
#16
MBWorld Fanatic!
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: York, PA
Posts: 2,753
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
2003 C230K Sport Coupe, 1986 190E 2.3
Yes and a comparably equiped Audi, BMW, and Volvo are all a few thousand more money. That is the price of your wear and tear items. Myself, I like the ability to pick other brake pads that may be better or last longer and not pay for it over a 5 year period. There is nothing in life for free, we in the US get the service for free, but if you compare the cost of the car to say a Canadian one that does not include service, you will notice that you still are paying for it. Just because you do not see the bill does not mean you did not pay for it.
03-31-2003, 12:30 PM
#17
Guest
Posts: n/a
Originally posted by mctwin2kman
Yes and a comparably equiped Audi, BMW, and Volvo are all a few thousand more money. That is the price of your wear and tear items. Myself, I like the ability to pick other brake pads that may be better or last longer and not pay for it over a 5 year period. There is nothing in life for free, we in the US get the service for free, but if you compare the cost of the car to say a Canadian one that does not include service, you will notice that you still are paying for it. Just because you do not see the bill does not mean you did not pay for it.
Yes and a comparably equiped Audi, BMW, and Volvo are all a few thousand more money. That is the price of your wear and tear items. Myself, I like the ability to pick other brake pads that may be better or last longer and not pay for it over a 5 year period. There is nothing in life for free, we in the US get the service for free, but if you compare the cost of the car to say a Canadian one that does not include service, you will notice that you still are paying for it. Just because you do not see the bill does not mean you did not pay for it.
2003 C230K is about:
$25K USD * 1.57 USD/CND = $39-40K CND
base in Canada is $34.5K CND, that's a $4-5K difference dpending on the exchange rate that day. Someone did the math, and if Service A costs $200 and Service B $400, over 4 years (90K kms) that's 6 services, 3 As and 3 Bs, for a total of $1800, and that's still $2K cheaper than the US base price.
I am still sure my warrantee info says that within the breakin period that brake pads will be replaced free of charge just like wiper blades and light bulbs... going to check again. .
03-31-2003, 12:37 PM
#18
Originally posted by nilknarf
Are you guys saying that Mercedes will not cover the cost to replace worn brake pads during the free maintenance period (4/yr, 50k on my car)?
BMW did during the same period with my 3-series.
Are you guys saying that Mercedes will not cover the cost to replace worn brake pads during the free maintenance period (4/yr, 50k on my car)?
BMW did during the same period with my 3-series.
Last edited by Lynn; 03-31-2003 at 12:50 PM.
03-31-2003, 01:19 PM
#19
Almost a Member!
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Lansing, MI
Posts: 32
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
2003 C230 Kompressor Coupe
This is right from the MB website- notice the words "routine service" and "wear items".
"Thanks to the Mercedes-Benz Maintenance Commitment, routine service on your Model Year 2000 or newer Mercedes-Benz (as listed under A- and B-Service in your Mercedes-Benz Service Booklet) will cost you nothing for the duration of your 4-year or 50,000-mile New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Maintenance beyond that called for by the Flexible Service System, and wear items, are not covered.*"
"Thanks to the Mercedes-Benz Maintenance Commitment, routine service on your Model Year 2000 or newer Mercedes-Benz (as listed under A- and B-Service in your Mercedes-Benz Service Booklet) will cost you nothing for the duration of your 4-year or 50,000-mile New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Maintenance beyond that called for by the Flexible Service System, and wear items, are not covered.*"
03-31-2003, 06:22 PM
#20
Member
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Lancaster , PA
Posts: 79
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
'03 C230K
Unless you had the stereo installed by a benz technician there is thousands of things a installer could have done to mess something up. Let us know what happened when you find out. Hopefully its nothing big
2003 C230K 6 spd, C7,
2003 C230K 6 spd, C7,
04-02-2003, 11:20 PM
#24
Originally posted by moomeh
brake pads are free under warranty 4yrs/50K . after that, the extended warranty can come in, but doesn't cover it. only things like engine and a/c.
brake pads are free under warranty 4yrs/50K . after that, the extended warranty can come in, but doesn't cover it. only things like engine and a/c.
Exclusions from Maintenance Commitment Coverage:
Wear items such as, but not limited to, engine belts, brake disks, brake pads, brake pad wear sensors, clutch disks, and clutch pressure plates.
Wear items such as, but not limited to, engine belts, brake disks, brake pads, brake pad wear sensors, clutch disks, and clutch pressure plates.
