Complicated key issue... ugh!
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1984 500sel
Complicated key issue... ugh!
Hello, first post here and I'm desperate. I have a 1984 500sel that I have had in storage for the winter and I cannot find the key. I have called the two nearest Mercedes dealers (who are 7 hours away in either direction) and they both said they need the vehicle to make a key. I cant even get into the car, much less get it to a dealer hundreds of miles away.
I have a locksmith about an hour away and he wants nothing to do with it, he kept referring to it as a Maaarrcedes, so odds are I don't want him to touch it either.
I have the title in hand, so there is proof that I own the car.
I live in the middle of nowhere and have no one that seems to be able to help nearby. Any suggestions?
Thanks!
I have a locksmith about an hour away and he wants nothing to do with it, he kept referring to it as a Maaarrcedes, so odds are I don't want him to touch it either.
I have the title in hand, so there is proof that I own the car.
I live in the middle of nowhere and have no one that seems to be able to help nearby. Any suggestions?
Thanks!
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From: Grand Junction, Colorado
1988 560SEL
Firstly; the two dealerships are bald faced liars. I have had the SAME problem, went to Las Vegas dealership with my paperwork (title, ins., & registration), they recorded info they needed, sent that to Dallas Daimler/Benz depot, a week later I had the key per the VIN. Was There, Did That. Period.
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From: Las Vegas, NV
1995 E320 COUPE
Tom Hanson at the Mercedes Classic Center in California might be able to make a key and send it to you. ~$70 if I remember. Scan and email the title and your DL for proof of ownership...
Tom Hanson
Supervisor, Parts Operations
Mercedes-Benz Classic Center USA
MBUSA, LLC
thomas.hanson@mbusa.com
949 598-4842 direct.
Tom Hanson
Supervisor, Parts Operations
Mercedes-Benz Classic Center USA
MBUSA, LLC
thomas.hanson@mbusa.com
949 598-4842 direct.
