AsianML

I don't think any MB dealers would sell them. You might have to try one of the sponsors or tuners here.

Chucky300

The one near 7-11 is correct. Big blue building. Although that is not me, that is my dad

If you did not declare a lot....you shouldn't be typing that in a public forum

btw...its Bradley Not Bradly.

Chucky300

Cool. Thanks for the info. I will look into it. First thing's first...i want my car back!

Mercedes22

Bradley,

Great Web sight.

Chucky300

Thanks!! Much appreciated.

It's a lot of work - and at this time, I am doing Spring 09 while selling Fall 08 and collecting payments on Spring 08.

On top of that - crashing my car.. lol.

One day - one of the Mods around here will have to suggest I visit a mental institution!

whitediamond105

oh wow
that must suckk getting that gorgeous car damaged

trumpet1

Yes, I looked it over too and really nice work Bradley. I looked it over when you emailed it to me.
How's the repair work coming along? Any progress today?

Chucky300

Wasn't the happiest moment of my life...but honestly, not the worst moment in my life.

Chucky300

Thanks! I still chuckle because I was emailing you from my blackberry on my way to a fabric appointment - so technically you were there when all that was being put together!!!

One of my pet peevs ... i sent an email to the person handling my car at the MB Manhattan Body Shop around 10am. I did not receive a reply. To me, sending a reply, even if it is just saying "I will update you tomorrow", is the right thing to do. I'll call tomorrow.

I'd like my car back by Friday if it is possible - but would be ok if it was a later date, so long as it is done perfectly. I am not a pushy customer with them - but everything within reason of course.

(I don't want this car to come back to me in the middle of April

JRAMGV8

When are you getting your car back, Chuck?

Chucky300

10:10am - just called, she said she got my email yesterday. She didn't know exactly when it would be ready, but would email/call me later today. I mentioned I'd like it back this week, and she said she did not know yet exactly when. She said something about not knowing the status on whether all the parts came in or not, etc.

By Wednesday, if it doesnt look like this week is possible, I will ask my Service Advisor to just keep his eye on it for me. At this stage, it is not in his hands, but in the hands of the bodyshop.

JRAMGV8

Those kind of situations really tick me off when they dont know when it will be ready. I hope you get her this week..

Chucky300

If parts aren't in - I can't really say anything.
However, if there are 5 cars to be repaired, and so 3 guys are working on 5 cars, vs 1 guy on my car in particular... that would not be fair - because I even offered to pay a bit out of pocket to get her back faster if they dedicate one person to it.

JRAMGV8

Yeah its understandable,....

Chucky300

From the Body Shop

Hello,

I am sorry to inform you that the vehicle wont be ready this week. We are
expecting to get it ready end of next week if everything goes well. We are
trying our best to get it done as soon as possible.
I will keep in touch early next week to give you an updated status. Thank
You.

JRAMGV8

wow

Chucky300

That's three full weeks according to them. Possibly more.

All last week.

All this week.

All next week.

If all goes well....

JRAMGV8

Its not even my car and I feel irritated

Unbelievable.... sorry about that man

Chucky300

I'm really an understanding person - so I just would like to know why it requires that much time.

Love my Service Advisor. And I know he stressed to the bodyshop to make this their top job... so it is a bit odd to get this news.

bltserv

Chucky

My SL55 got dinged Feb 8th. I am on Week #6. Patience is required when dealing with getting these cars repaired. Just give up on trying to expedite the process. Your just wasting your time and will get frustrated.

AsianML

Yeah, didn't think it would take just a week. It took a little under a week (five days about) when the ML just needed to get the rear bumper repainted when some guy bumped into it at a stop sign.

Chucky300

Good advice. I hope your car comes back soon too. I will consider the option of renting a car. Right now - I am able to work from home because it is the thinking of concept process. I don't have to be at a factory for this. We will see.

JRAMGV8

Wow 6 weeks is a long time

Chucky300

I guess I was very optimistic. It took about a month when that lady rear-ended me.

In truth, I prefer perfection on the job - even if it requires long lead time...

JRAMGV8

Yeah if you want your car back in the same conditions before just let them finish the job but sometimes these guys take forever...