Did you get them to put that diagnosis in writing, especially since they charged you?
A call to the smart or Mercedes Zone Manager should be your next step - since shrinkage indicates a basic defect in the material. The next call, if…
You should also be aware that the batteries in each TPMS sensor will run down and, since they are not replaceable, the entire TPMS sensor will need to be replaced at some point (around 5-6 years based on my experience with a 2005…
Are the smart front brakes isolated (hydraulically) from the rear brakes? Otherwise, won't you still have the effect of the 'soft' rear brake hoses unless you replace all four lines with stainless?
I am in Chicago and bought them pre-painted from England because I couldn't fing a shop to do for less than $500.00 and a week of time.Chicago is expensive for this stuff.
At 6:50pm on February 19, 2009, bill bessman said…
Barry, We had a great day at the luncheon, good weather, good food, nine yellow Smarts, one blue, looked like a yellow Smart meeting, sorry you couldn't make it, our next event is to attend the "Smart Wonder Meet & Greet" on 4/25 at Stanleys Tavern in Wilmington De. Hope to see you there!
Bill Bessman-Smart Alecs Car Club of the Lehigh Valley
Hi Barry, When we planned the luncheon, it was for Valentines Day to bring friends, wives, girlfriends and better half's out to lunch. We have a good turnout so far and I hope you can fit it in. We have 24 members in our SMART family, a really great fun group. Thanks for your interest!
Bill Bessman
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