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Will Mercedes-Benz contribute to the cost of repairing my 2006 ML320's steering rack?
My 2006 Mercedes-Benz ML320 Sport has developed a leak of power steering fluid from the steering rack after four years. They have said the steering rack should be replaced at a cost of £3000 plus labour, quoted at about £1000. Should I accept this, or claim that it is a mechanical failure which shouldn't happen in a properly serviced car after only four years and ask for a contribution from Mercedes-Benz?
Asked on 27 June 2010 by Jonathan1957
Answered by
Honest John
You should ask for, a contribution from Mercedes-Benz and if they won't give it, go elsewhere and have the existing rack repaired rather than replaced.
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