And maybe it's me, but why do people get the idea that the original
first aid kit adds value? If it's not fused closed from being baked
in the back window, the stuff that's in it is so worthless it could
never be put to use. Call me a purist, but those are the first
thing I toss when I get an older car.
Dan
Ah, Herr Benz Guru, that is where we differ. A triangular bandage
still works, if 30 years old. I replace tape, and other aged
adhesive stuff, anything that may be hopelessly outdated, then add
bandaids and other stuff to make a good kit.
In fact, the kit from the late beloved TD is at the cottage, as it is
a better kit than what had been there.
Fortunately, to date, we have never had to use anything but minor
stuff from any of the kits.
30 some years ago, Herr Clarke, owner of the dealership I bought
parts from, gave me a new German kit from a new car delivered to the
dealership with the German kit rather than the US kit. I carried it
in the 200D for years, and I still have it. Since then, I have grown
attached to having a MB first aid kit in the car. Even before that I
carried a small AAA kit, but it is very minimal compared to the MB
kit.
I will admit that the number of triangular bandages is probably in
excess, unless travelling in a turd world country where one 6-7 pass
van may be hauling 20-30 people.
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