someone vandalized my C300 :mad:
12-21-2011, 12:28 PM
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someone vandalized my C300 :mad:
so last night my c300 was parked at a grocery store. To my horror i saw it vandalized when i returned back to my car. The wiper arms were bended 90 degrees and keyed in. I did bend the wiper arms back(not so easily mealliable metal) but now it seems to be off aligned. Where can i find wiper arm for 08' c300 and is it a simple DIY? i guess it will cost me an arm n leg to get wiper arm fixed at the dealership.
12-21-2011, 01:46 PM
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That's lame! People suck! Usually it's minors that think they are funny. We had someone use a razor utility knife hack the VW emblem out of our '09 GTI grill last year.....
Here's the left and right wiper arm for sale. I don't know how hard they are to replace, but I'd suspect it can't be too bad....
http://www.genuinemercedesparts.com/...layCatalogid=0
Here's the left and right wiper arm for sale. I don't know how hard they are to replace, but I'd suspect it can't be too bad....
http://www.genuinemercedesparts.com/...layCatalogid=0
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12-21-2011, 04:38 PM
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nope parked in a well lit Walmart parking with cameras all around.
I usually avoid taking it out for such stuff but couldnt avoid it yesterday.
Thanks akmerc that's where i looked too.
I usually avoid taking it out for such stuff but couldnt avoid it yesterday.
Thanks akmerc that's where i looked too.
12-21-2011, 05:38 PM
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Geographic crime analysis shows it takes an average of two extra cruisers per Wally world store or all kinds of nasty stuff happens.
12-21-2011, 06:37 PM
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wow - never thought id see the day pple started keying family cars... sorry to hear
12-21-2011, 07:55 PM
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Rule #1 Stay away from Wal-Mart. Shop at Target. I'm sure your car stuck out like a sore thumb in that parking lot. As for wiper parts I'd check with local wrecking yards tho, doesn't seem like it would be a hard park to swap with the proper tools.
12-21-2011, 09:40 PM
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12-21-2011, 11:48 PM
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They're LESS EXPENSIVE here: http://mymercedesparts.com/partlocat...layCatalogid=0
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12-21-2011, 11:57 PM
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Wally's heirs willingly pay extra taxes for the extra patrols and provide their own security in order to site their stores in places convenient to customers, taxpayers and miscreants alike.
MA gets a pass, whodathunk.
The real issue is that the world is 30% overpopulated and growing.
12-22-2011, 12:21 AM
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GCA is a very rigorous BI application that has predictive power. In some communities it is required as part of new development of such crime magnets.
Wally's heirs willingly pay extra taxes for the extra patrols and provide their own security in order to site their stores in places convenient to customers, taxpayers and miscreants alike.
MA gets a pass, whodathunk.
The real issue is that the world is 30% overpopulated and growing.
Wally's heirs willingly pay extra taxes for the extra patrols and provide their own security in order to site their stores in places convenient to customers, taxpayers and miscreants alike.
MA gets a pass, whodathunk.
The real issue is that the world is 30% overpopulated and growing.
12-22-2011, 07:11 AM
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why anyone would shop at walmart is beyond me
12-22-2011, 09:49 AM
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Your insurance might pay for this depending on what form comprehensive coverage you have. You were not in the vehicle, it was not moving, and therefore not a chargeable claim (they wont up your rate at renewal). They usually waive the deductible in these instances. No different than a parked hit and run. Call your carrier and ask if it is covered. If you have an agent, they will usually deter you from filing the claim because it hurts their loss ratio. My audi was parked in worcester last year and someone swiped it. I filed a claim, and all repairs were done at no cost to me. My rate was unaffected. If you have anymore questions regarding your insurance let me know, I am the district manager for farmers insurance in Boston. I cover all of mass.
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That sucks, but wiper arm assembly shouldn't be a difficult DIY. I've seen them pop off with use of a simple screwdrive. Definitely not something you should take to dealer for unless you decide to go insurance route.
