Went to FLAPS to get bits for SWMBA korean car. She took the car to the dealer for oil change yesterday and had already done the 30k service a few months ago. Service dork comes up with a list of items that need attention. Bunch of DIY items that they hoped to snag big $$$ for. Thing that got me wound up was the battery. She has had the car for three years, it was a dealer demonstrator when purchased. 2009 MY, made in 2008, sold in 2010. Dork come out with the battery is dead and you have to pay to get a new one. I call shenanigans. Thing has 30+k miles and the battery is dead, not covered by warranty, and she has never allowed the battery to drain.
I concede that five years is a bit on the early side to die, but the thing should last a bit longer in my book. Dealer got two years use out of the battery and then passed on what may have been abused at that time, but will not cover it. That is bad business to me. I think it should be worth keeping a customer to swallow the $100 battery replacement. ANYWAY, hit FLAPS to get the wipers, some washer fluid, and license plate lamps. There on the shelf is a box of 2.5 gallons of Diesel Exhaust Fluid. First thing that comes to my mind is Headlight fluid. Maybe this is a profit center item for stupid customers. WTF? Turns out it is AdBlue. Donkey pee. clay 1974 450sl - Frosch - Two tone green 1972 220D - Gump - She is green, simple and ran 1995 E300D - Cleo - Used by the Queen of Denial POS 1987 SDL - Beware Nigerian Scammers _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
