SLR - Where to do a PPI in or near London??
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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
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
You might consider Mercedes-Benz Brooklands who I know have looked after a number of SLRs. It's not too far from London.
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).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.
It's a very well appointed facility though and is MB's flagship in the UK, so should be fine.
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
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!Will put them on top of the list then.
Need to buy the car first though, so lets see what happens
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
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....
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.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
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....
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
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....
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.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.
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.
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.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)
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