If your dealership doesn't offer discount to members, they need to. Get ahold of your local MB board, I think you have one. Check out the MBCA website and have someone on the board contact them. Dealerships absolutely understand the power behind the club, and the loyalty to the brand. If your parts counter guy says no, I bet the manager has something different to say, because he knows better. All of the dealers in DFW offer at least 10% off list, Park Place offers Wholesale for the first 10 days of the month, so the purge valve I bought Monday would have been $170, but I only paid $96. If you can't get your local dealership to help you and you have shopped around, give Park Place a call at 888-204-5506, ask for Paula, or Doug. Tell them you are a member, they will ship to you. We have the best relationship with our dealer, when you drive up to the service bay and they see that MBCA logo, believe me, you get attention. If you have trouble getting in touch with your board let me know, the North Texas section is always willing to help other members. Also there is a National office that is very helpful as well.

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Brian W. Heitman

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