HAPPY BIRTHDAY KENT!

You are all these things and more to us Kent

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Mercedes Enthusiast

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I like tools. I especially like tools that work as advertised and make the job easier. I am constantly on the lookout for new tool releases and/or unique designs. From my own experience, I know that many new tools come from someone's frustration over a tool that just does not work quite right. That is how my diesel valve adjusting wrenches came into being!. Those German Hazett valve wrenches just did not "cut it." I can not believe I have sold over 10,000 pairs of my valve wrenches. So when I see a new tool that fills a need I always smile and wonder just who was behind the concept and what happened to bring it to market!

Everyone loves success stories. We can all learn from them and they just make us feel good... We have created this new home page link to share with you recent success stories from work we have done on our own cars as well as stories we have received from our customers. If you have a good success story send it to us along with a couple pictures and we will post if appropriate.

This is the time of year to get with it. From our experience here are the top repair issues that most Mercedes owners have learned to "live with". These problems occur and get worse over time. Many may not even realize how annoying the problem was until it gets fixed - and then WOW! They are exclaiming - Why didn't I do that sooner!!

 

DONT LIVE WITH THE PROBLEM ANY LONGER.   JUST FIX IT!

Living with transmission jerks and flares? CLICK HERE to fix it

Living with a half-ass drivers seat? CLICK HERE to fix it

Living with a turbo diesel that has poor acceleration? CLICK HERE to fix it

After much prodding by his two sons (who just happen to be in the filming business), Kent decided to commit to producing a series of technical videos on troubleshooting and repairing older Mercedes. Each will run approximately 3 to 8 minutes in length and be related to a specific maintenance problem. The goal will be to take some of the mystery out of solving many common mechanical problems that owners face. We hope you enjoy the results. Below you can view all current videos or go directly to our YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/mercedessource.

A sticking or hard to turn ignition key means trouble ahead. And it could be expensive trouble if you ignore the symptoms. We strongly urge our customers to fix the problem at the first sign your key starts to stick or jam. When your key is working, replacement of either the tumbler switch or the steering lock is bearable. But, if you wait too long, you may not be able to turn it at all. You could get stuck somewhere not being able to start your car or even move it. In most cases you will have to pay for a tow to a shop. Then ignition tumbler and lock replacement can become a huge hassle and very expensive. Labor to pull it out can triple and you may have to buy a complete new steering lock and switch assembly. A word for the wise: Don’t wait to fix a sticking ignition key!

Save your Pennies and Shop Here!

We know everyone likes deals. Many of these are one only items and will be sold out quickly. Check back here are a weekly basis for your best deals!

Overstock Sale

Monthly Super Sale

CLEARANCE Parts

 

 

 

New in 2010! After years of receiving email and forum requests for tech help, the problems most customers have and the questions they ask start to follow a very predictable pattern. So to better help you find out what is wrong with your Mercedes and what parts you need to fix it we are launching a new WHATS WRONG section on our website. Each category will list the common problems, what steps need to be taken to fix them and links to the parts and instructions needed to tackle the repairs. Where applicable you will be directed to one of Kents kits or manuals for help in diagnosing your problem. We know that isolating the problem can be more frustrating than fixing it!!!

These diagnostic instructions apply to both gas and diesel engines. If your engine will not crank over when you turn the key or does so intermittently then check the following in the order listed. Remember to always start with the simple and inexpensive first and then move on to the more complex/expensive. You can not believe how many times people have had their starter motors replaced only to discover it was a bad switch or poor electrical connection!

Don't forget to give your car something special this holiday season! We have taken a number of common as well as not so common parts and slashed prices just for you. More parts will be added over the next two weeks and the sale will last through Christmas day. Some parts are limited to stock on hand and may sell out early.

NEWS FLASH! We are currently shipping our manuals, parts and repairs kits to customers all over the world from our Headquarters here in the USA. If you reside in a foreign country, you are welcome to browse our online catalog and place items of interest in your shopping cart totaling $75.00 or more. BUT, due to the complexity of and constantly changing international shipping rates, you will not be able to checkout automatically.

Save up to 50% and more. Some items listed are overstock, others are closeout, and a few are new old stock parts that we will not be able to get again. Our clearance prices for new parts are based on old dealer costs so this is your chance to save!

To browse all our current NEW clearance items CLICK HERE.

To browse clearance items by model click one of the links below