The classic/fave car thread

[ElwoodBlues1]

The most unreliable car I have ever owned was a Mercedes Benz GLC 4 door coupe which I bought new in late 2017.  From day 1 I had  "crabbing" issues with the steering causing the steering wheel to shake violently when on full lock, either left or right.  Dealership told me it was within manufacturer's specifications and there was nothing it could do for me.

Research showed there were thousands of complaints, especially in the UK, where it was acknowledged that there was a design flaw in all rhd GLC models.  Finally late in 2018 in the UK  newly designed steering knuckles were supplied and fitted under warranty.

There was no warranty recall in Australia, and it was only when I brought the recall information in the UK to the dealer's notice that I had the problem fixed under warranty.  I also had numerous problems with the electronics and so I got rid of it late last year.

Not called the three point swastika for nothing and remember they are doing you a favor by allowing you to drive one of their cars.
Warranty recalls are based on money and how much its going to cost them, car makers will happily let people have accidents etc until their insurance threshold is reached and they have to issue recalls.
Real experience in the showroom too, SIL has one on lease through work and had to pick it up, you need to shower twice after listening to they BS feed to you and how important you are to them and how superior you are compared to other motorists now you own a Merc. My SIL is a western suburbs boy used to driving VL Holden commodores and had never experienced such an ordeal....