Is it just me having the struggle of finding a garage that will work on the crossfire? Every garage I’ve called said they won’t touch it! Can anyone tell me or recommend a garage in Dorset or close to that will. Cheers

 

Find a garage that works on Mercedes cars. They should be able to help you since nearly everything mechanical about the car was built by Mercedes.

 

hi Tom, I’ve called all Mercedes and German specialist garages and none will do the work

 

What is the issue?

 

auto gear box makes a loud rumble in first and second gear also feels like it’s slipping in first and second but 3rd 4th and 5th runs fine, want a diagnose but been told could need transmission fluid changing

 

I'd add a can of SeaFoam TransTune, drive 100 miles, then change trans oil and a filter. Have essentially the same NAG1 trans in my '11 Grand Cherokee. Would find a transmission shop. Good idea to have a copy of your service manual with you and tell them you have.

 

1) The very idea that the auto trans is a "no service needed" item is so wrong, but taught by many. A transmission shop owner once told me, "If people would do a fluid service every 50,000 to 70,000 miles, they could almost put me out of business". (THat's 80,000 km). I would support that guy's assertion.

2) Not so sure about "slipping" or "rumble" but that damn conductor plate and electrical connector makes me happy I have a manual.

 

Try contacting the UK Crossfire Club. They have numerous events scheduled thru the year and I'm certain someone there can give you advice as to shops for repair work: UK Crossfires

 

STRANGELY, I was invited to their Facebook page yesterday. I have given them a link to this thread and asked for help as well.