SLR - Where to do a PPI in or near London??

SLR - Where to do a PPI in or near London??

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Brakke

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490 posts

122 months

Tuesday 19th July 2016
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Hi guys

Just a quick question: im looking to buy a SLR and need to sort PPI.
So it seems MercedesBenz does the maintenance on these car only.

Ive already contacted MB and they suggested the 3 following locations:
MB Chelsea, Stratford and Templefortune.

Im not sure if I should ask advice from the MB section or Mclaren section as well, so ill just do both:
Does anyone have any experience with any of the above or perhaps knows a better place for a PPI??

Thanks



jeremyc

23,335 posts

283 months

Tuesday 19th July 2016
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You might consider Mercedes-Benz Brooklands who I know have looked after a number of SLRs. It's not too far from London. smile

Brakke

Original Poster:

490 posts

122 months

Tuesday 19th July 2016
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thanks for that!

Any experience yourself with them?
I need a reputable company that is going to do the PPI, dont mind to spend a bit more just need to have a good once over.


jeremyc

23,335 posts

283 months

Tuesday 19th July 2016
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Brakke said:
thanks for that!

Any experience yourself with them?
I need a reputable company that is going to do the PPI, dont mind to spend a bit more just need to have a good once over.
I've visited many times, but never had cause to use them personally (I've never owned a Mercedes).

It's a very well appointed facility though and is MB's flagship in the UK, so should be fine.

Brakke

Original Poster:

490 posts

122 months

Tuesday 19th July 2016
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Thanks for the info.
Will put them on top of the list then.
Need to buy the car first though, so lets see what happens smile

The Surveyor

7,576 posts

236 months

Tuesday 19th July 2016
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Brakke said:
Thanks for the info.
Will put them on top of the list then.
Need to buy the car first though, so lets see what happens smile
By PPI, do you mean a 'Pre Purchase Inspection' in which case are you not better getting that done 'before' you buy it?... Just saying!

cgt2

7,093 posts

187 months

Tuesday 19th July 2016
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Wouldn't McLaren be able to do this themselves? Not sure if they still have the old Albert Drive site still operating for SLR service.

simonr100

640 posts

116 months

Tuesday 19th July 2016
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The Surveyor said:
Brakke said:
Thanks for the info.
Will put them on top of the list then.
Need to buy the car first though, so lets see what happens smile
By PPI, do you mean a 'Pre Purchase Inspection' in which case are you not better getting that done 'before' you buy it?... Just saying!
This. Get it done before you purchase it. Leave a deposit subject to inspection. This can also help you negotiate on price.

Brakke

Original Poster:

490 posts

122 months

Tuesday 19th July 2016
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The Surveyor said:
By PPI, do you mean a 'Pre Purchase Inspection' in which case are you not better getting that done 'before' you buy it?... Just saying!
Im sorry, im in retard mode due to the ENDLESS waiting on the phone to arrange a PPI.

I meant to say: I need to decide IF I really want to purchase this car AND manage to agree on the price. It seems we are getting close...
But youre absolutely right, I intend to pay a small deposit and pending the PPI will decide to buy the car.
PPI is the best thing you can do, managed to save me from a 911 with turned back odometer once smile

Thanks for the help so far, going to try to reach Brooklands again...need to call through 3 assistants before reaching a specific mechanic and then he doesnt answer....


ralphrj

3,508 posts

190 months

Wednesday 20th July 2016
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cgt2 said:
Wouldn't McLaren be able to do this themselves? Not sure if they still have the old Albert Drive site still operating for SLR service.
The SLR Experience and Service Centre used to be based in Albert Drive but was actually operated by MB Retail. The operation transferred across to MB Brooklands several years ago.

cgt2

7,093 posts

187 months

Wednesday 20th July 2016
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ralphrj said:
The SLR Experience and Service Centre used to be based in Albert Drive but was actually operated by MB Retail. The operation transferred across to MB Brooklands several years ago.
Interesting, thanks. I was lucky enough to visit on a couple of occasions.

WCZ

10,492 posts

193 months

Wednesday 20th July 2016
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what kind of spec/mileage are you after?
considering a 722? its a shame the premium is so high for one

Maxige

327 posts

203 months

Wednesday 20th July 2016
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I would only trust Brooklands to do a PPI on an SLR

Your man is Steven Perrett, he looked after my car and several other AMG I owned over the years. Top guy!

Brakke

Original Poster:

490 posts

122 months

Wednesday 20th July 2016
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Thanks guys.

So far no luck: always end up talking to two front-desk girls to be connected to the right person and no-one is at their desk to answer.
Had to leave for business abroad, so put it on hold for a day.
Will try again tomorrow.

Im after a "normal"roadster, Im too poor for a 722 frown

Will update if I get anything out of Brooklangs, have a trip planned to London 10-12th August so hope to have everything sorted so I can be there for the PPI at that time.
Wish me luck....

Brakke

Original Poster:

490 posts

122 months

Thursday 21st July 2016
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UPDATE:

Price and terms are agreed upon, so now moving over to Brooklands to get a slot for PPI. Have 14 days to conclude the deal. Thanks so far for the help everyone, will go with Brooklands.

Fingers crossed its not a lemon!

Total loss

2,138 posts

226 months

Friday 22nd July 2016
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ralphrj said:
cgt2 said:
Wouldn't McLaren be able to do this themselves? Not sure if they still have the old Albert Drive site still operating for SLR service.
The SLR Experience and Service Centre used to be based in Albert Drive but was actually operated by MB Retail. The operation transferred across to MB Brooklands several years ago.
The old MB SLR center in Albert drive is now MSO,(McLaren Special Operations ), I do not think they would do a PPI, but... if you want your SLR customized/sooped up/modified, they are the people to speak to. They still have a SLR demonstrator, so you can see some of the mods in action.

Brakke

Original Poster:

490 posts

122 months

Sunday 24th July 2016
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Good to know.
Unfortunately I like to keep my cars stock, except exhaust modifications. Which is what im intending to do with the SLr, pair of Quicksilver exhaust and thatll be all (and ill be broke hahaha)

stain

1,051 posts

209 months

Sunday 24th July 2016
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Steve Perrett at MBW is the best guy to see but be warned, the cost of parts on these can be astronomically high. Even seemingly simple bits and bobs can cost so make sure you get prices, and availability, for everything. Lots of parts you simply can't get anymore.

Brakke

Original Poster:

490 posts

122 months

Sunday 24th July 2016
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Steven Perrett is the guy whom I spoke to, he is arranging the PPI.
Yes I am aware of the ludacris pricing on these cars, therefore Im buying a car that has had a big service done recently and shall be setting a different V8 engine on fire tonight as an offer to the low-maintenance car gods in the hope of their good fortune.


Total loss

2,138 posts

226 months

Sunday 24th July 2016
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Brakke said:
Good to know.
Unfortunately I like to keep my cars stock, except exhaust modifications. Which is what im intending to do with the SLr, pair of Quicksilver exhaust and thatll be all (and ill be broke hahaha)
MSO do an exhaust mod for the SLR, last time I saw their demonstrator it had it on & sounded like thunder of the gods.