Is your Merc...

[BlueHave]

Rodent proof?

i thought this was a joke but it turns out it is a genuine story.

http://www.dromoreleader.co.uk/news/a-rat-ate-my-m...

"Mr Matchett urged other Merc owners to be wary of the plastic components as they may not be ‘rodent-proof’."

A spokesperson for Mercedes-Benz said: “This must be an unfortunate and upsetting situation for Mr Matchett and while we do offer an extremely comprehensive warranty, it doesn’t cover damage caused by external influences, such as wildlife. Unfortunately, our technical experts haven’t been given access to inspect the car so it’s difficult for us to comment further and our recommendation is that Mr Matchett contacts his insurance company.”

Edited by BlueHave on Wednesday 18th January 22:21

[swisstoni]

I think that story needs ratification.

[Escort3500]

swisstoni said:

I think that story needs ratification.

A shrewd comment.

[Bodo]

I bet the car is now rattling.

[thelawnet1]

Take it to a panel beater? They'll fix row-dents.

[aR53GP]

A likely tail.

[Preselectorquadrant]

It's a trap.

[M1C]

Watch out for Splinters.....

[Toltec]

Norway is this true!

[turbobloke]

Mercedes should do the decent thing and make a voleuntary gesture of goodwill.

[swisstoni]

turbobloke said:

Mercedes should do the decent thing and make a voleuntary gesture of goodwill.

I'd gopher that.

[GSE]

Its a rat trap and you've been caught!

[Paddymcc]

Sad indication of todays society that he believes this is Mercedes's fault

[aR53GP]

Paddymcc said:

Sad indication of todays society that he believes this is Mercedes's fault

Sorry. I don't get this one.

[talksthetorque]

aR53GP said:

Paddymcc said:

Sad indication of todays society that he believes this is Meecedes's fault

Sorry. I don't get this one.

And it could have made it too. Just one simple tweak

[sparks_E39]

aR53GP said:

Paddymcc said:

Sad indication of todays society that he believes this is Mercedes's fault

Sorry. I don't get this one.

I agree with Mercedes, it's not their fault, why should they pay?

[BlueHave]

sparks_E39 said:

aR53GP said:

Paddymcc said:

Sad indication of todays society that he believes this is Mercedes's fault

Sorry. I don't get this one.

I agree with Mercedes, it's not their fault, why should they pay?

Because it's probably Mercedes fault they didn't make every component i the car 'rodent proof'

Utter bks

[Jim AK]

So when the rats Lada (geddit?) is taken to be repaired & the poor hungry rats move into his loft & chew up the house wiring, who will be at fault then?

[996TT02]

The owner is taking the Mickey...

[liner33]

We had a mouse chew their way into our Skoda Superb causing a few hundred quids damage to the trim and gear-lever gaiter , I had a rat chew the coil wires under the bonnet of my Skoda Fabia , I only had to pay for the wiring, Skoda covered the labour

It's pretty common