****HELP A BROTHA OUT****
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****HELP A BROTHA OUT****
Gents,
I've just been informed that my Mercury Platinum Warranty DENIED my front right airmatic strut.![EEK!](https://mbworld.org/forums/images/smilies/eek.gif)
I am at the mercy of the forum, what the hell do I do?? They say that struts are not covered. I paid an arm and a leg for the thing and it's been great but I am in shock that they denied it. Does this sound accurate to you guys??
Is there a way to submit the claim to have them cover the part?? Can I argue with them??
I know people are getting them from Parts.com, any other sources for the part??????
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I've just been informed that my Mercury Platinum Warranty DENIED my front right airmatic strut.
![EEK!](https://mbworld.org/forums/images/smilies/eek.gif)
I am at the mercy of the forum, what the hell do I do?? They say that struts are not covered. I paid an arm and a leg for the thing and it's been great but I am in shock that they denied it. Does this sound accurate to you guys??
Is there a way to submit the claim to have them cover the part?? Can I argue with them??
I know people are getting them from Parts.com, any other sources for the part??????
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damn sorry to hear that bro. I know jack diddly about warranty stuff, but a couple people I know have had goodluck with these struts. they are very well priced to: http://www.arnottindustries.com/part...18_pid134.html
BEST OF LUCK HOMIE!
BEST OF LUCK HOMIE!
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damn sorry to hear that bro. I know jack diddly about warranty stuff, but a couple people I know have had goodluck with these struts. they are very well priced to: http://www.arnottindustries.com/part...18_pid134.html
BEST OF LUCK HOMIE!
BEST OF LUCK HOMIE!
Sir, I must confess, I love you.
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E55 AMG, 72' Toyota Carina, 63' Ford F100, 72' Mercedes 250c, 15' Harley Davidson Softail
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oh btw if you are so inclined, here a DIY for replacing the strut as well https://mbworld.org/forums/w211-amg/...there-any.html
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If any lurkers are reading this, I would urge you to join this community asap. These guys here are stand up guys who obviously love this exchange.
GT-ER, I have more then enough love for you too!
Thanks guys, you just lifted a boulder off my chest.
GT-ER, I have more then enough love for you too!
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hahaahhaaha literally just spit all over my co worker laughing so hard....thanks for that guys ![bow](https://mbworld.org/forums/images/smilies/bowdown.gif)
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oh btw if you are so inclined, here a DIY for replacing the strut as well https://mbworld.org/forums/w211-amg/...there-any.html
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oh btw if you are so inclined, here a DIY for replacing the strut as well https://mbworld.org/forums/w211-amg/...there-any.html
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Anything to help a brotha out I guess.
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though that sucks donkey *****, it does make sense. It's a wear item. It would be like trying to warranty tires or brakes.
guess it's time to read the fine print before we sign up to spend thousands in the event of breakage.
guess it's time to read the fine print before we sign up to spend thousands in the event of breakage.
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Do they wear out? Sure. But so does your engine, tranny, and just about every other thing in the car.
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They don't cover it, It was the first question I asked when I was looking for a warranty. It didn't seem worth it to me so I never went through with the warranty, hope I ain't kicking myself later on down the road.........
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Go through your warranty coverage documentation with a fine tooth comb. My aftermarket warranty isn't the best, but I upgraded it to their top package which specifically states that air suspension components are covered. There's always room to argue with them and at least in California, there are various government commissiions you can appeal to if you feel the warranty/insurance company is not living up to their legal obligations.
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lol i was going to say arnott but i see they already told you about it.
i replaced the front air bags on my mothers allroad and they are great parts, now they came out with a newer version, let us know how they are.
i replaced the front air bags on my mothers allroad and they are great parts, now they came out with a newer version, let us know how they are.
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Arnott only sells rebuilt front struts and not any rears. Eventually the rears will go out too, and they're even more $$.
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For people still under factory warranty that are about to expire, the MBUSA extended warranty covers everything (it's just an extended factory warranty) and also does refunds if you later don't want it anymore. The cost isn't much more than the aftermarket ones since there are MB dealers who sell them with pretty decent discounts over retail.
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