This is for MB of Grapevine (Avondale) Service:
I have - TomBoyDFW
This is for MB of Grapevine (Avondale) Service:
I have been going to this dealership since it was originally built new. I've had my E63's, C300, CL55 and now my 2015 G550 serviced there. Sure... if I went to an indy shop, I could likely save a few dollars...
But, it would:
A: Cost me more time to go there, this is a close/convenient location.
B: They may have to order parts, this dealer keeps a lot in-stock, so time is an issue as well - may take longer overall.
C: I am confident in OEM MB USA Parts and Service
D: They have all the correct MB Special tools and Electronic diagnostic tools.
E: Their people... More on this below...
So, Driving the G, I all of a sudden noticed a very odd imbalance. I thought it may have thrown a wheel weight or maybe something dangerous was stuck in the tire. Sure, I have a floor jack at home, and I could have raised each corner to look at the wheels/tires, but let's face it. This IS NOT what I do for a living! (Back to that convenience thing).
So, I call the dealer. They said bring it in ASAP and they will diagnose it. It was such a strong imbalance, it could be a safety issue (Spoiler alert! It was!). They put it on a rack soon as I pulled up, sure enough, the Right Rear tire's tread was separating from the steel belts. They immediately changed the tire and put on my spare. They were not going to let me go home with a bad tire! The cost that day? Zero, Zip, Zilch. Nothing. Sure, I could have gone anywhere that day to get tires,,, but that's not me.
The Service Advisor (Laila) set me up with their Tire Specialist. He assessed the situation and we discussed tires; types and brands. They were able to warranty the tire for me, so I bought all four (4), did a complete 4-wheel alignment and best of all, these will all have a road-hazard tire warranty as well. That's personal comfort for me. (Remember what I said up above about convenience!) They just made it too easy. Went back 2 days later when they had a set of 4 in, and got it all done.
Big thanks to Laila, Their tire person (Can't recall his name - the unsung hero), the specialist technician who took care of me (Johnathan), and their Service Director Brittany who I have known for years and who always takes very good care of me and my family!
Great experience overall. Makes me feel good taking my vehicles there for service. Great value! Plus, they do a great wash!
Pro tip, their parts guy @ MB GV for those who do some things their self is Greg! Another stellar individual who goes out of their way to help out.
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