Battery insight solicited - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

Brian Carlton · #1 07-29-2007, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by pgringo

yes. mine has 103 months on it and it's still going strong. plus, it does not leak. whenever i swap it to a new-to-me car (i think i'm on #7?), i install new battery cables with brass marine-style terminals and never have to worry about corrosion at the battery on that car again.

Well, you've got another 44 months just to get to the breakeven point.

Good luck with that.

pgringo · #2 07-29-2007, 10:29 PM

i've broken even several times over with never getting stuck with a dead battery or no start situation resulting from corrosion.

pawoSD · #3 07-29-2007, 11:48 PM

MB Battery, delivered via roadside assistance - $142.90 (2yr full warranty...1000CCA's, Made in Spain)

Knowing you can call the number in the your glovebox when stranded at night in the middle of Florence, KY on a Saturday night at 9pm while on the way back from Florida in the middle of March? - Priceless

(ok its a bit long...

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Thats where I got my battery....my 1.7 year old DieHard International gave up on me, but it was mainly my alternator's fault....I later replaced a very very worn out 55A alternator with a nice new 65A rebuild. HUGE power output difference.

I had a MB tech helping me at a shell station in the dark in less than an hour after I called. For free. How awesome is that??? This was this past march.

CamelotShadow · #4 09-18-2007, 12:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pawoSD

MB Battery, delivered via roadside assistance - $142.90 (2yr full warranty...1000CCA's, Made in Spain)

Knowing you can call the number in the your glovebox when stranded at night in the middle of Florence, KY on a Saturday night at 9pm while on the way back from Florida in the middle of March? - Priceless

(ok its a bit long...

)

Thats where I got my battery....my 1.7 year old DieHard International gave up on me, but it was mainly my alternator's fault....I later replaced a very very worn out 55A alternator with a nice new 65A rebuild. HUGE power output difference.

I had a MB tech helping me at a shell station in the dark in less than an hour after I called. For free. How awesome is that??? This was this past march.

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Originally Posted by daw_two

Good testimony!

So, WHAT is that number??? I've heard about this service, but haven't seen the number.

1-800-FOR MERCEDES (800-222-0100)
Frequently displayed on a decal inside the glove box door.

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Originally Posted by daw_two

Also, is the service dispatched via some other roadside service or does MB have their own contractors?

Both. The dealers have an roadside assistance vehicle. Or they use a contractor if a dealer is not convenient.

Been thinking about calling the 1800 For Mercedes
My battery died luckily its in tha garage.

My only question is I heard they dislike servicing the Euro models.

Also my 2 yo Diehard battery is a INTERNATIONAL
its down becasue the car was not used much in the 2 years.
I charged it once but only got it half charged
Not even sure if it will take a full charge anymore
It might but this having the battery problem is a real pain

Wondering what is different on a international battery & thinking they may not have one easily available...

Any ideas?

Seems like a good way to buy a battery especially if you need it...

Price seems fair too