Airmatic failure

Not much noticeable but the gap - probably bad struts
Dealer has not called, hope the don't try to blame the links. I did not have time to swap
Last edited by bartola; Nov 20, 2015 at 09:07 PM.
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compare the first picture in the post with the one below. In the 1st picture the car is in sport+ mode before putting on flatbed.
In the flatbed it looks normal because they tie it down and force the suspension down.
I have experienced both. But not discarting and would be very happy if there is nothing wrong with it.
Last edited by bartola; Nov 20, 2015 at 09:05 PM.
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Anyway, car is back on the road, just had a bad week, I drove the CLA (wife's) to work and on the way back I hit a deer (livermore, CA) - It was surreal -
My wife was a little upset!
Year: 2014 Style: 4D SED VIN: Mileage In: 23633
Make: BENZ Color: white Mileage Out:
Model: CLA250 License: Job Number: Vehicle Out:
Line Ver Operation Description Qty Extended
1 E01 FRONT BUMPER & GRILLE
2 E01 Remove/Install R&I bumper assy 1.8 Body
3 E01 FRONT LAMPS
4 E01 Remove/Replace Aim headlamps 0.5 Body
5 E01 Remove/Replace LT Headlamp assy 1 999.00T OEM 0.6 Body
6 E01 HOOD
7 E01 Repair Hood 2.0 Body 2.8
8 E01 Add for Clear Coat 1.1
9 E01 FENDER
10 E01 Remove/Replace LT Fender 1 386.00T OEM 3.1 Body 1.8
11 E01 Overlap Major Adj. Panel (0.4)
12 E01 Add for Clear Coat 0.3
13 E01 Add for Edging 0.5
14 E01 Remove/Replace Deduct for Overlap (0.5) Body
15 E01 Remove/Install LT Fender liner CLA250 0.0 Body
16 E01 Remove/Replace LT Emblem 1 29.99T Other 0.2 Body
17 E01 PILLARS, ROCKER & FLOOR
18 E01 Remove/Install LT Rocker molding w/o sport pkg 1.1 Body
19 E01 WHEELS
20 E01 Remove/Install LT/Front R&I wheel 0.1 Body
21 E01 Sublet wheel alignment 1 75.00 Other
22 E01 MISCELLANEOUS OPERATIONS
23 E01 Remove/Replace Cover car/bag 0.2
24 E01 Remove/Replace corrosion protection 1 10.00T Other 0.2 Body
Subtotal 2,764.39
Anyway, car is back on the road, just had a bad week, I drove the CLA (wife's) to work and on the way back I hit a deer (livermore, CA) - It was surreal -
My wife was a little upset!
Year: 2014 Style: 4D SED VIN: Mileage In: 23633
Make: BENZ Color: white Mileage Out:
Model: CLA250 License: Job Number: Vehicle Out:
Line Ver Operation Description Qty Extended
1 E01 FRONT BUMPER & GRILLE
2 E01 Remove/Install R&I bumper assy 1.8 Body
3 E01 FRONT LAMPS
4 E01 Remove/Replace Aim headlamps 0.5 Body
5 E01 Remove/Replace LT Headlamp assy 1 999.00T OEM 0.6 Body
6 E01 HOOD
7 E01 Repair Hood 2.0 Body 2.8
8 E01 Add for Clear Coat 1.1
9 E01 FENDER
10 E01 Remove/Replace LT Fender 1 386.00T OEM 3.1 Body 1.8
11 E01 Overlap Major Adj. Panel (0.4)
12 E01 Add for Clear Coat 0.3
13 E01 Add for Edging 0.5
14 E01 Remove/Replace Deduct for Overlap (0.5) Body
15 E01 Remove/Install LT Fender liner CLA250 0.0 Body
16 E01 Remove/Replace LT Emblem 1 29.99T Other 0.2 Body
17 E01 PILLARS, ROCKER & FLOOR
18 E01 Remove/Install LT Rocker molding w/o sport pkg 1.1 Body
19 E01 WHEELS
20 E01 Remove/Install LT/Front R&I wheel 0.1 Body
21 E01 Sublet wheel alignment 1 75.00 Other
22 E01 MISCELLANEOUS OPERATIONS
23 E01 Remove/Replace Cover car/bag 0.2
24 E01 Remove/Replace corrosion protection 1 10.00T Other 0.2 Body
Subtotal 2,764.39
Anyway, car is back on the road, just had a bad week, I drove the CLA (wife's) to work and on the way back I hit a deer (livermore, CA) - It was surreal -
My wife was a little upset!
Year: 2014 Style: 4D SED VIN: Mileage In: 23633
Make: BENZ Color: white Mileage Out:
Model: CLA250 License: Job Number: Vehicle Out:
Line Ver Operation Description Qty Extended
1 E01 FRONT BUMPER & GRILLE
2 E01 Remove/Install R&I bumper assy 1.8 Body
3 E01 FRONT LAMPS
4 E01 Remove/Replace Aim headlamps 0.5 Body
5 E01 Remove/Replace LT Headlamp assy 1 999.00T OEM 0.6 Body
6 E01 HOOD
7 E01 Repair Hood 2.0 Body 2.8
8 E01 Add for Clear Coat 1.1
9 E01 FENDER
10 E01 Remove/Replace LT Fender 1 386.00T OEM 3.1 Body 1.8
11 E01 Overlap Major Adj. Panel (0.4)
12 E01 Add for Clear Coat 0.3
13 E01 Add for Edging 0.5
14 E01 Remove/Replace Deduct for Overlap (0.5) Body
15 E01 Remove/Install LT Fender liner CLA250 0.0 Body
16 E01 Remove/Replace LT Emblem 1 29.99T Other 0.2 Body
17 E01 PILLARS, ROCKER & FLOOR
18 E01 Remove/Install LT Rocker molding w/o sport pkg 1.1 Body
19 E01 WHEELS
20 E01 Remove/Install LT/Front R&I wheel 0.1 Body
21 E01 Sublet wheel alignment 1 75.00 Other
22 E01 MISCELLANEOUS OPERATIONS
23 E01 Remove/Replace Cover car/bag 0.2
24 E01 Remove/Replace corrosion protection 1 10.00T Other 0.2 Body
Subtotal 2,764.39
My bill inc tax was 820 euro. No painting was needed just replacement of the 3 grills, no plate and carrier, realignment of 1 headlamp unit and recalibration of the 360 camera after the grille replacement. In retrospect the car survived the impact amazingly well and i think slowed more than i realised with its collision protection system.
Not a good time for you hope your luck improves!






