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My Dealer had the lowest prices on winter tires, beating Tire Rack by $150 out the door, and when I went in for installation there was another $150 coupon, so I got MO-1 spec tires $300 lower than others, including Simple Tire, which I prefer over TR. (They also carry Nokians, which is a favorite brand.}
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My Dealer had the lowest prices on winter tires, beating Tire Rack by $150 out the door, and when I went in for installation there was another $150 coupon, so I got MO-1 spec tires $300 lower than others, including Simple Tire, which I prefer over TR. (They also carry Nokians, which is a favorite brand.}
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Had a claim with Tire Rack, but that was before they got bought. It was handled by an insurance company with no issues.
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if you read the info in the link I posted you are supposed to submit an online claim form first. Not sure how that works in an emergency.
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You first file a claim for whatever event you had (from a punctured tire to a complete blowout). A ticket will be opened. You then go to a tire center of you choice and have whatever work needs to be done. If you need a new tire, simply purchase it again from Tire Rack. They will reimburse you via a check.
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My Dealer had the lowest prices on winter tires, beating Tire Rack by $150 out the door, and when I went in for installation there was another $150 coupon, so I got MO-1 spec tires $300 lower than others, including Simple Tire, which I prefer over TR. (They also carry Nokians, which is a favorite brand.}
the dealership. My SA was also surprised.
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Actually, I save my Insurance Company's money, but I get the correct glass, correct calibration of cameras etc.
(Clarification, though. If there is a new model like the 167, insurance companies usually will automatically install Dealer Glass for the first two years, because the aftermarket glass makers need time to design and produce the new stuff.)
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I have also saved money by using my dealership for windshield glass, compared to the Insurance Company's provider, Safelite, who usually sticks in the cheapest glass available.
Actually, I save my Insurance Company's money, but I get the correct glass, correct calibration of cameras etc.
(Clarification, though. If there is a new model like the 167, insurance companies usually will automatically install Dealer Glass for the first two years, because the aftermarket glass makers need time to design and produce the new stuff.)
Actually, I save my Insurance Company's money, but I get the correct glass, correct calibration of cameras etc.
(Clarification, though. If there is a new model like the 167, insurance companies usually will automatically install Dealer Glass for the first two years, because the aftermarket glass makers need time to design and produce the new stuff.)
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I have already had the windshield on our 2020 GLE replaced twice. In both cases the installation was done by a third-party, but I insisted on OEM glass. The installer got the glass from the dealer. My experience in general has been that the dealers themselves do not install windshields, but bring in a local contractor to do it under their roof. An OEM windshield is clearly verified by the Carl Benz signature etched into the lower right corner of the glass.
For me, it was cheaper than Safelite, but I had to pay and submit for reimbursement. Easier to deal with comebacks if necessary.
Regarding the Benz signature, it's a decal that's ordered separately. You might have to remind them that it's part of the replacement. It's like three bucks.
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TireRack is still awesome and my absolute go-to unless I can get a better deal at the dealership which is not often the case.
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Emailed my MB dealer first to ask their pricing on the same tires, no response..
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For my particular "Michelin" application, it is till cheaper for me to go w/ TireRack.
TireRack:
Adding $90 + tax for installation at my local tire center, I am at $2606.26 (tax on tires NOT included) with 2-year Road Hazard Protection
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Mercedes-Benz Tire Center:
$2943.36, Includes installation + 2-year "Road Hazard Coverage".
The difference is almost $350 which is right around the price of an A-Service.
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