Repair at dealer or find an independent mechanic?
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Repair at dealer or find an independent mechanic?
Hey everyone, noticed some noise when I make turns and go over bumps on my 2011 e350. Took it to the dealership here in nyc and after doing a full diagnostic, they informed me saying I need front suspension work $3000 total and an engine cooling leak $1200. I never had this big of a job and curious to know if I would should have dealership do it or I will save money by going to an independent mechanic. Videos attached from the diagnostic. Sharing Dropbox link for 2 videos of the diagnostic. Thank you!
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/f6qenwis7ghhwbu6cwynd/AHQz-VuQtg3dgWJmmxkYEiA?rlkey=phs4nqdeldgb7t0rje26z9nxl &dl=0
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Find an independent at www.benzshops.com and get a quote.
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The quote says go somewhere else...
$3k sounds like a lot .... what's included every suspension parts or just 2x front stab links + car wash?
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Like mentioned whats included.
You could get all the parts for around $2k if I remember correctly to do pretty much entire front suspension. Tack on labor, alignment, its not that hard of a job but takes a little time. Always if possible get a second or third quote. Now as good a time as any to find a reputable independent (Im still looking). Nice thing about suspension is you dont have to program anything, its just swapping parts and getting torques correct.
The noise while turning almost sounds like front diff though. Thats a whole other ball of wax (assuming you have a 4matic).
Good luck.
You could get all the parts for around $2k if I remember correctly to do pretty much entire front suspension. Tack on labor, alignment, its not that hard of a job but takes a little time. Always if possible get a second or third quote. Now as good a time as any to find a reputable independent (Im still looking). Nice thing about suspension is you dont have to program anything, its just swapping parts and getting torques correct.
The noise while turning almost sounds like front diff though. Thats a whole other ball of wax (assuming you have a 4matic).
Good luck.
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Like mentioned whats included.
You could get all the parts for around $2k if I remember correctly to do pretty much entire front suspension. Tack on labor, alignment, its not that hard of a job but takes a little time. Always if possible get a second or third quote. Now as good a time as any to find a reputable independent (Im still looking). Nice thing about suspension is you dont have to program anything, its just swapping parts and getting torques correct.
The noise while turning almost sounds like front diff though. Thats a whole other ball of wax (assuming you have a 4matic).
Good luck.
You could get all the parts for around $2k if I remember correctly to do pretty much entire front suspension. Tack on labor, alignment, its not that hard of a job but takes a little time. Always if possible get a second or third quote. Now as good a time as any to find a reputable independent (Im still looking). Nice thing about suspension is you dont have to program anything, its just swapping parts and getting torques correct.
The noise while turning almost sounds like front diff though. Thats a whole other ball of wax (assuming you have a 4matic).
Good luck.
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