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Old Nov 2, 2023 | 10:39 PM
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vent repair/replace

messed up by putting a phone mount on the vent and it's busted

what is the best way to address? aliexpres parts? eBay? seems like I need to replace the whole trim piece or do some sort of repair kit? appreciate any insight. US 2013 E350 4matic


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Old Nov 2, 2023 | 11:38 PM
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Originally Posted by 14060MMM
messed up by putting a phone mount on the vent and it's busted

what is the best way to address? aliexpres parts? eBay? seems like I need to replace the whole trim piece or do some sort of repair kit? appreciate any insight. US 2013 E350 4matic

this looks like either a new dealer parts or "second hand" gently used junkyard item...

Many cars share parts, yours looks like so a called "pre-facelift" - They're all good 👍

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Old Nov 2, 2023 | 11:50 PM
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Originally Posted by CaliBenzDriver
this looks like either a new dealer parts or "second hand" gently used junkyard item...

Many cars share parts, yours looks like so a called "pre-facelift" - They're all good 👍
I don't think that I want to click your links

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I'm here for car parts not adult depression, why would you come to my post and propose depression treatment? @CaliBenzDriver

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Ouch, I didn't know a phone mount could do that .
Hey OP, please don't be upset on him, here's always here to help .
Well, I have not seen a broken air vent , you would probably need to search on ebay or other sites but you would also need a mechanic to replace it unless you are well armed with how to take out the center console unit
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Originally Posted by 14060MMM
I don't think that I want to click your links
I didn't see any such thing.

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