Mercedes Benz and AMG Owners

VincentHanna · 7 Jan 2019 at 16:37

Is there a way to disable to hands free access boot that comes with the Premium Plus pack? It's very handy but if i'm going to a hand car wash I think I'd like to make sure it's disabled in case it accidentally gets triggered by the person cleaning the car.

Steedie · 7 Jan 2019 at 16:39

Unless they have your fob then it won’t open. If they do have your fob, then surely they’d be able to get in your car anyway

timmeh · 7 Jan 2019 at 16:55

I think it's from more of a 'not wanting a car full of water' aspect or inconveniencing the person washing it than a security thing.

Journey · 7 Jan 2019 at 16:57

VincentHanna said:
Is there a way to disable to hands free access boot that comes with the Premium Plus pack? It's very handy but if i'm going to a hand car wash I think I'd like to make sure it's disabled in case it accidentally gets triggered by the person cleaning the car.

You have to literally be standing next to the boot with the key for it to work with our car, you should try it when the key is in the front to see if it activates, it shouldn't

VincentHanna · 7 Jan 2019 at 17:17

timmeh said:
I think it's from more of a 'not wanting a car full of water' aspect or inconveniencing the person washing it than a security thing.

Exactly that

Journey said:
You have to literally be standing next to the boot with the key for it to work with our car, you should try it when the key is in the front to see if it activates, it shouldn't

Thanks, I'll try it out.

Bear · 8 Jan 2019 at 12:23

Journey said:
You have to literally be standing next to the boot with the key for it to work with our car, you should try it when the key is in the front to see if it activates, it shouldn't

Dont you have to do the kick your foot under the rear bumper thing any more?

Basher · 8 Jan 2019 at 12:42

Bear said:
Dont you have to do the kick your foot under the rear bumper thing any more?

I'm pretty sure that's what he's talking about ...

Bear · 8 Jan 2019 at 18:01

Basher said:
I'm pretty sure that's what he's talking about ...

If thats the case then I cant really see how someone washing the car could trigger it. It takes a very definate quick kicking motion on mine, no slow passing foot or waving around will work

floatindolphin · 9 Jan 2019 at 11:14

Bear said:
Dont you have to do the kick your foot under the rear bumper thing any more?

I was loading my bike into the back of mine when the boot suddenly started closing on me! I must have stepped and put my foot under the bumper!?

Funky-Melon · 9 Jan 2019 at 13:47

VincentHanna said:
Anyone?

To your previous post, buy some ferrite clamps and clamp a few over the power cable to the dashcam. Make sure they're as close to the power source (cigarette lighter etc) as possible.

It'll suppress the noise coming from that line which will be what was interfering with your radio.

batfink · 11 Feb 2019 at 10:04

Anyone with any experience as to how long brake pads and discs should last on a C43? Car is in for a software update today and I'm now being told the rear pads and discs are on the limit and need replacing at a cost of £450. Car has only done 16k miles and most of the last 4k (my ownership) have been commuting in heavy traffic at sub 30mph, so no hard braking.

This is my first AMG but I've never had to replace pads or discs on any of my previous cars (mostly hot hatches), even at 40k+ miles.

Journey · 11 Feb 2019 at 10:48

We've just replaced our pads on the rear after 20k miles from new, not sure why the discs would be suffering at 16k though seems a bit poor.

Steedie · 11 Feb 2019 at 11:40

Yeah that doesn't seem right at all! Pads maybe depending on driving, but discs at 16k seems dodgy

batfink · 11 Feb 2019 at 12:35

My thoughts exactly. They tried the hard sell with "both pads and discs are on the limit" etc etc but I've noticed no brake fade and had no warning lights come up. As said above, I don't drive it hard. If it hadn't been in for a simple software fault today, I would have been none the wiser.

I've told them I'll get a local indie to check it for me and replace if necessary. A £450 bill is not what I was expecting today.

CaptainRAVE · 11 Feb 2019 at 13:32

Don’t drive it hard

timmeh · 11 Feb 2019 at 14:38

That's standard stealerships for you isn't it?

We were told that some belts needed changing on my wife's car about 1.5 - 2 years ago, had them looked over by an indy twice in that time and they've said they're still good.

Robbo · 19 Feb 2019 at 17:38

Any people interested in the new A35 AMG? Looks an interesting addition to the market.

Wasn't a big fan of the new A Class initially but with the sporty bits on it looks good, and the interior is class leading especially with all of the options.

Shame the AMG seats have gone from the A45 but they aren't really the most comfortable.

Lustral · 19 Feb 2019 at 17:46

Robbo said:
Any people interested in the new A35 AMG? Looks an interesting addition to the market.

Wasn't a big fan of the new A Class initially but with the sporty bits on it looks good, and the interior is class leading especially with all of the options.

Shame the AMG seats have gone from the A45 but they aren't really the most comfortable.

Count me interested , I’m awaiting for my dealer to get me in for a test drive. I won’t be getting it in Yellow mind. Either denim blue or White.

I would like it almost max specced but it is looking about £45K before any discounts.

Robbo · 19 Feb 2019 at 17:51

Yeah, with the premium plus and aero packs it's pushing £45k, which is too much I think. Wants to be under 40 ideally.

I'm sure there will be offers on it though, it's aimed squarely at the S3/140i/GolfR market.

Watching videos, it sounds really good, lacks the ballistic power of the A45, but is probably better at everything else and still not lacking in performance at all.

Lustral · 19 Feb 2019 at 18:51

If my dealer can work his magic and get it to around £38-39K mark with the specs I want, I might bite, otherwise I’ll stick to my R for a bit longer.

Obviously need a proper test drive 1st. The last A Class I drove was the A250 that was also a test drive about 4 ish years ago and I’m sure it can’t compare.