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saxotistic
3rd December 2007, 20:28
Sorry that the title was breif other wise i cannot post lol, anyways got a my dad a car the other day it was a mercedes c240 elegance, on the way driving it home i realised that the heater isnot working so took it to my mechanic and he said that it could be the thermostat, then when i opened the radiator cap to see if it had water in there it had all this shit in there, the mechanic said could be the head gasket going, i brought the caR off a trader is there anything that i can do? I went on the trading standards website and rerad their stuff but just wondering if anyone ever had a problem like this and would do you reckon that i should do?
craig180
3rd December 2007, 20:36
All makes sense now!

If it's white gunk it could be the head gasket. Easy enough job for a mechanic to do. Unfortunately most used cars are sold as seen so anything that occurs after you've handed over your money would be classed as reasonable wear and tear
saxotistic
3rd December 2007, 20:40
All makes sense now!

If it's white gunk it could be the head gasket. Easy enough job for a mechanic to do. Unfortunately most used cars are sold as seen so anything that occurs after you've handed over your money would be classed as reasonable wear and tear

Even if the head gasket goes, i heard they cost alot on cars like mercs, not good is it
craig180
3rd December 2007, 20:43
Even if the head gasket goes, i heard they cost alot on cars like mercs, not good is it

A gasket isn't expensive GSF cars should be able to supply one. Couple of hours work top for any decent garage. Should't have to be a Merc Garage that does the work
saxotistic
3rd December 2007, 20:49
A gasket isn't expensive GSF cars should be able to supply one. Couple of hours work top for any decent garage. Should't have to be a Merc Garage that does the work

How much would it cost to get the gasket and the work from a normal garage, roughly?
craig180
3rd December 2007, 20:58
How much would it cost to get the gasket and the work from a normal garage, roughly?

Not sure mate. Best to ring a few garages close to you and see if they can quote you over the phone
oadamo
3rd December 2007, 21:04
you should have a 3 month warranty off a dealer and it should cover the engine. my gf has an aclass so be prepared for a big bill if you take it to a merc garage for repair.
adam