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Car Forum / Mercedes-Benz Cars / August 2007

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nico - 28 Aug 2007 16:48 GMT
You own a Mercedes Benz, a car that makes most other drivers on the
road jealous and you love that car. You would not think of putting
second-class parts into your first class vehicle, but you don't know
where to look for parts. Follow these tips to find the parts you will
inevitably need for you Benz.

1- The first place that most people think of when its time to replace
a part in their vehicle is the dealership where they originally
purchased it. While this is an excellent choice, it is also the most
expensive. Its expensive for a reason, the parts are genuine and the
mechanics are experienced. If you happen to be a hands on type of
owner, you may want to install the part yourself; however, if you are
not, there is no one better to install a replacement part than the
dealer.

2- The next place that people turn to when looking for parts is the
internet. The internet has so much information floating around that it
can be difficult to pinpoint the information you are searching for.
The best place to start your search for parts online is to look for
Mercedes Benz specific sites these sites often contain forums. Forums
are generally populated with like-minded people, each with varying
degrees of expertise with Mercedes Benz. One thing that most of these
people will have in common is the willingness to help you locate what
you are looking for; they may even be able to provide instructions on
how to install the part, if you are the hands on type.

3- Mercedes Benz specific sites also offer other advantages. Most
sites will have at least one photo of the item you are looking for as
well as reviews from past purchasers. Some of the sites will have
directions regarding the installation of parts as well as their
removal. Some sites will offer merchandize at a discount or with free
shipping in exchange for your business.

4- Salvage yards are generally not on the top of the list when an
owner starts the search for a needed part. However, a salvage yard can
be a goldmine, especially if you are not the type to pay more than you
need to and you like to work on your car yourself. Salvage yards deal
with working parts that were pulled from vehicles that are no longer
running for one reason or another. These businesses generally, do not
offer a warranty, but they do run on reputation. If a salvage yard
sells non-working parts, you will be able to find out.

5- If there is a car club in your area, they can also be a great
source of knowledge. The people in the clubs are car enthusiasts; they
love to help people out when it involves a vehicle. The club members
may even be willing to help you, if you want to do part replacements
on your own. Happy hunting!

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Spam away - 31 Aug 2007 00:55 GMT
> You own a Mercedes Benz, a car that makes most other drivers on the
> road jealous and you love that car.
Not at all, in fact I feel very sorry when I see one broken down, as not
unfamiliar sight.
robrjt - 31 Aug 2007 21:49 GMT
> In article <1188316131.185459.54...@m37g2000prh.googlegroups.com>,
>
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> Not at all, in fact I feel very sorry when I see one broken down, as not
> unfamiliar sight.

As you pass it in your tin disposable Vtech POS?
 
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