Help needed!!!
Help needed!!!
Hi, I've had my Crossfire about 18 months and have throughly enjoyed driving it.
However, the past couple of weeks I have had a rattling noise coming from the rear, so took it to the local Chrsyler/Mercedes dealer to see if it was just something worked loose or maybe exhaust related.
I've just had the verdict back and apparantly it needs two new catalytic converters which, with labour, will run to around £2,000!!!!
I guess my questions are:
Is there anywhere in the UK where I can source the parts from and are there any non-dealer garages who could do the work any cheaper then Mercedes prices?
Any and all help gratefully received!!
However, the past couple of weeks I have had a rattling noise coming from the rear, so took it to the local Chrsyler/Mercedes dealer to see if it was just something worked loose or maybe exhaust related.
I've just had the verdict back and apparantly it needs two new catalytic converters which, with labour, will run to around £2,000!!!!
I guess my questions are:
Is there anywhere in the UK where I can source the parts from and are there any non-dealer garages who could do the work any cheaper then Mercedes prices?
Any and all help gratefully received!!
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Last edited by Bill F; 10-08-2010 at 09:02 AM.
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You can source the parts through ebay.co.uk at a fraction of the price <£200, also you can try Euro Car Parts.
I am based in Wembley and I can put you in touch with a mechanic local to me that will do the work for a fraction of the cost - he MAY be able to come to your home to do the work.
If you are interested send me a PM and I will give him a call to find out prices.
Regards
AR
I am based in Wembley and I can put you in touch with a mechanic local to me that will do the work for a fraction of the cost - he MAY be able to come to your home to do the work.
If you are interested send me a PM and I will give him a call to find out prices.
Regards
AR
Re: Help needed!!!!!
Originally Posted by Bill F
Re: Help needed!!!!!
Originally Posted by Black03AR
You can source the parts through ebay.co.uk at a fraction of the price <£200, also you can try Euro Car Parts.
I am based in Wembley and I can put you in touch with a mechanic local to me that will do the work for a fraction of the cost - he MAY be able to come to your home to do the work.
If you are interested send me a PM and I will give him a call to find out prices.
Regards
AR
I am based in Wembley and I can put you in touch with a mechanic local to me that will do the work for a fraction of the cost - he MAY be able to come to your home to do the work.
If you are interested send me a PM and I will give him a call to find out prices.
Regards
AR
As an aside, the only other minor complaint about the car I have had in the 18mths I've had it is that every time it rains the fuel filler comparment under the fuel cap door fills with water! Is this a known issue or have I just got a problem with the seals?
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Originally Posted by Berkshire_Crossfire
As an aside, the only other minor complaint about the car I have had in the 18mths I've had it is that every time it rains the fuel filler comparment under the fuel cap door fills with water! Is this a known issue or have I just got a problem with the seals?
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Re: Help needed!!!!!
Originally Posted by Berkshire_Crossfire
Good point! I've not had any warning lights come on.
Re: Help needed!!!!!
Originally Posted by Berkshire_Crossfire
Hi, I've had my Crossfire about 18 months and have throughly enjoyed driving it.
However, the past couple of weeks I have had a rattling noise coming from the rear, so took it to the local Chrsyler/Mercedes dealer to see if it was just something worked loose or maybe exhaust related.
I've just had the verdict back and apparantly it needs two new catalytic converters which, with labour, will run to around £2,000!!!!
I guess my questions are:
Is there anywhere in the UK where I can source the parts from and are there any non-dealer garages who could do the work any cheaper then Mercedes prices?
Any and all help gratefully received!!
However, the past couple of weeks I have had a rattling noise coming from the rear, so took it to the local Chrsyler/Mercedes dealer to see if it was just something worked loose or maybe exhaust related.
I've just had the verdict back and apparantly it needs two new catalytic converters which, with labour, will run to around £2,000!!!!
I guess my questions are:
Is there anywhere in the UK where I can source the parts from and are there any non-dealer garages who could do the work any cheaper then Mercedes prices?
Any and all help gratefully received!!
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Originally Posted by bamp
I had the same problem and had only had the car for 2 weeks. fortunately the warranty covered the work. I did read somewhere on here that the warranty on the cat is much longer than many dealers will admit it is so may be worth checking further before you spend lots
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