Battery Replacement
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Battery Replacement
I'm getting my car's battery replaced today (2014 E350 4Matic). Based on what I've read in previous threads, some suggest to go with Mercedes OEM brand while some have replaced theirs with aftermarket like AC Delco, Interstate, etc. I'm planning to replace mine with AC Delco 900 battery which is $250 installed vs. $330 installed for a Mercedes OEM battery . AC Delco has 60 month warranty with 42 month free replacement vs. I think 2 years warranty from what i've heard for the Mercedes one.
Just wanted to confirm if I'm making the right decision to not go with the Mercedes brand. The main thing is that I just don't want anything to go wrong with the electronics. The cost is not really a factor but I'm thinking 2 years vs. 5 years warranty suggest that AC Delco might be a better choice over OEM.
Just wanted to confirm if I'm making the right decision to not go with the Mercedes brand. The main thing is that I just don't want anything to go wrong with the electronics. The cost is not really a factor but I'm thinking 2 years vs. 5 years warranty suggest that AC Delco might be a better choice over OEM.
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I'm getting my car's battery replaced today (2014 E350 4Matic). Based on what I've read in previous threads, some suggest to go with Mercedes OEM brand while some have replaced theirs with aftermarket like AC Delco, Interstate, etc. I'm planning to replace mine with AC Delco 900 battery which is $250 installed vs. $330 installed for a Mercedes OEM battery . AC Delco has 60 month warranty with 42 month free replacement vs. I think 2 years warranty from what i've heard for the Mercedes one.
Just wanted to confirm if I'm making the right decision to not go with the Mercedes brand. The main thing is that I just don't want anything to go wrong with the electronics. The cost is not really a factor but I'm thinking 2 years vs. 5 years warranty suggest that AC Delco might be a better choice over OEM.
Just wanted to confirm if I'm making the right decision to not go with the Mercedes brand. The main thing is that I just don't want anything to go wrong with the electronics. The cost is not really a factor but I'm thinking 2 years vs. 5 years warranty suggest that AC Delco might be a better choice over OEM.
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I was told by an M-B employee that the current M-B dealer installed batteries have a "life-time" warranty. Not sure what life-time means or if it is more than two years.
I went through this last year and finally just went to the dealership. Couldn't find an auto parts store that would replace it. Apparently M-B's are noted to require "professional installation" and that means the local stores can't do it. One told me they did it a few years ago and there were problems with the electronics and car had to go to dealership to be rebooted.
I went through this last year and finally just went to the dealership. Couldn't find an auto parts store that would replace it. Apparently M-B's are noted to require "professional installation" and that means the local stores can't do it. One told me they did it a few years ago and there were problems with the electronics and car had to go to dealership to be rebooted.
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I was told by an M-B employee that the current M-B dealer installed batteries have a "life-time" warranty. Not sure what life-time means or if it is more than two years.
I went through this last year and finally just went to the dealership. Couldn't find an auto parts store that would replace it. Apparently M-B's are noted to require "professional installation" and that means the local stores can't do it. One told me they did it a few years ago and there were problems with the electronics and car had to go to dealership to be rebooted.
I went through this last year and finally just went to the dealership. Couldn't find an auto parts store that would replace it. Apparently M-B's are noted to require "professional installation" and that means the local stores can't do it. One told me they did it a few years ago and there were problems with the electronics and car had to go to dealership to be rebooted.
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Like I said in another Dealer Discount Coupon thread, if you're an enthusiast and driver of fine automobiles as I believe we all are, pick up a decent AGM of same or greater specs, drop it in your self. Plenty of videos out there. Always remember this, "its YOUR car" no one loves and appreciates it more than you. Even the best mechanics I deal with on all my cars don't take it as personal as I do my self. Maybe that's just me, but my stable shows it.
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I'm getting my car's battery replaced today (2014 E350 4Matic). Based on what I've read in previous threads, some suggest to go with Mercedes OEM brand while some have replaced theirs with aftermarket like AC Delco, Interstate, etc. I'm planning to replace mine with AC Delco 900 battery which is $250 installed vs. $330 installed for a Mercedes OEM battery . AC Delco has 60 month warranty with 42 month free replacement vs. I think 2 years warranty from what i've heard for the Mercedes one.
Just wanted to confirm if I'm making the right decision to not go with the Mercedes brand. The main thing is that I just don't want anything to go wrong with the electronics. The cost is not really a factor but I'm thinking 2 years vs. 5 years warranty suggest that AC Delco might be a better choice over OEM.
Just wanted to confirm if I'm making the right decision to not go with the Mercedes brand. The main thing is that I just don't want anything to go wrong with the electronics. The cost is not really a factor but I'm thinking 2 years vs. 5 years warranty suggest that AC Delco might be a better choice over OEM.
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A battery is a battery is a battery. The only difference is specs, warranty, and/or labor. Get your best deal and relax; you're doing no harm to your car.
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Yeah, unless they install it backwards or short the positive to the body with the negative connected. Which is why they should always disconnect the negative first and hook it up last. There's not much to screw up, but it can happen. Also make sure it's an AGM battery, should last longer than a regular lead acid battery and usually costs a little more.
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How about this idea - have the MB dealer install the battery and use the $150 off $300 coupon deal going on now? Also, you can negotiate with the parts department - they will generally sell wholesale if you ask, so you can get that price PLUS the $150 off.
Also, I'd do the backup battery too.
Also, I'd do the backup battery too.
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Like I said in another Dealer Discount Coupon thread, if you're an enthusiast and driver of fine automobiles as I believe we all are, pick up a decent AGM of same or greater specs, drop it in your self. Plenty of videos out there. Always remember this, "its YOUR car" no one loves and appreciates it more than you. Even the best mechanics I deal with on all my cars don't take it as personal as I do my self. Maybe that's just me, but my stable shows it.
Nice stable there ...
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I'm getting my car's battery replaced today (2014 E350 4Matic). Based on what I've read in previous threads, some suggest to go with Mercedes OEM brand while some have replaced theirs with aftermarket like AC Delco, Interstate, etc. I'm planning to replace mine with AC Delco 900 battery which is $250 installed vs. $330 installed for a Mercedes OEM battery . AC Delco has 60 month warranty with 42 month free replacement vs. I think 2 years warranty from what i've heard for the Mercedes one.
Just wanted to confirm if I'm making the right decision to not go with the Mercedes brand. The main thing is that I just don't want anything to go wrong with the electronics. The cost is not really a factor but I'm thinking 2 years vs. 5 years warranty suggest that AC Delco might be a better choice over OEM.
Just wanted to confirm if I'm making the right decision to not go with the Mercedes brand. The main thing is that I just don't want anything to go wrong with the electronics. The cost is not really a factor but I'm thinking 2 years vs. 5 years warranty suggest that AC Delco might be a better choice over OEM.
have that car.