SW20S

Now we're all MB paid shills lol. Self important much? Sorry that we don't agree with you...

If you hate the car and the brand, just get rid of it. Can I Venmo you the $20 if it makes you stop complaining? lol

EWL5

Steve, I'm not targeting you as I know you actively help others (as I hope you've seen me do in other threads).
Honestly, the only thing you're guilty of is not understanding my pain point (which is NOT the remote start sub model).

For the record, I do plan to continue my services and just need to decide if monthly or an annual plan makes more sense...

SW20S

I appreciate that, but I don't think this is misrepresented...I was fully aware I would need to continue my Mercedes Me subscription to retain the remote start.

midcityeng

Hey all - Mercedes (and the automotive industry in general) are moving to the subscription model, as we've all established. This works fine for some of us, and understandably does not for some others.

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ACC2

My attempt to use the monthly subscription option was thought the iPhone app. Is there another way?

ACC2

Guidance is that kids should not wear winter coats in car seats to avoid being ejected in a collision.

Chicago winters are very cold and why should my kids freeze their asses off those first 10 minutes until the car is warm on a 0-20 degree morning? The car won’t lock while it is running, so remote start really is the only option for downtown living. Like I said, I’m happy to pay for the months I need it, but if Mercedes is going to implement a subscription system though an app, you should make sure it works and provide support.

In my case, I’m unable to subscribe and Mercedes response has been 🤷‍♂️. Bad look for a luxury brand that just sold me another $100k car. I’m sure someone at MB reads this. How about following up with a solution?

EWL5

I clicked through an email that took me to the Mercedes Me website on a desktop computer. You can log in and make purchases there.
For the record, the monthly plan was not an option for me as well!