oh my god ~ problem after problem.

HwoALanG · 05-25-2007

first my smart key battery dies and put a wrong battery in...-_-
i'm just gona keep it for now. i think.

today my tired got flat... rear wheel driver side... wow...

i went to dealer and they charge me $15 for putting a spare on...
they are like "we can't patch this tire" wtf !!!
it's a little screw stuck in tire ~!

my weekend is ruined... now i need to drive 4hour to get to dealer that where i got the car first place and get this tire change for free.

i bought a warranty on the tire where i bought.

i wish i know what's next...

thanks for reading my bad day story.
hope you guys have great weekend! cheers

**etyu** · 05-26-2007

Sorry to hear, it's not as bad as you think. Anyway, look at the bright side, you get to drive the SLK for a good 4 hours.

gary350 · 05-26-2007

When I saw the thread title I thought "here we go" but if they are the only faults you have, your lucky.

gary

**-1-** · 05-26-2007

Weak battery in key FOB, flat tire. Annoying, but minor. I wouldn't drive four hours to get a tire repaired. Remember, keep it simple.

mtiede · 05-26-2007

I had a screw get in my tire and make it go flat. I just made it to my work parking lot. And it was winter with about 4 inches of snow, so I wasn't getting out and changing to the little blow-up tire.

So I pressed the Wrench button. Tire repair guy came over in about 20 minutes, removed and plugged the tire in the parking lot, and the amount he wanted was... wait for it... IT WAS FREE.

And I don't have any extra coverage (other than tele-aid).

Why don't you just press the button rather than drive 4 hours? Of course, the SLK IS fun to drive...

steve-p · 05-26-2007

Not all punctures are repairable, it depends where the damage is on the tyre. It's better that they err on the cautious side than you have a blowout at 100+ mph anyhow I guess.

**Ynot** · 05-26-2007

Yeah, I agree with everyone else, those problems are minor but it could ruin a good day, If it makes you feel any better, I also had a flat tire, I had to remove it myself and put the spare tire in. The spare is actually pretty nifty, took it to discount tires and found out it was not repairable and cost me $260 with installation iirc, at least your tire is free.

garyhun · 05-26-2007

One dead abttery and one flat tire - Not exactly what I would call problem after problem.!!

I suggest you take some peppermint tea and calm down. Then you'll appreciate that all you have are two mild inconveniences!

**WhiteRabbit** · 05-26-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by mtiede

I had a screw get in my tire and make it go flat. I just made it to my work parking lot. And it was winter with about 4 inches of snow, so I wasn't getting out and changing to the little blow-up tire.

So I pressed the Wrench button. Tire repair guy came over in about 20 minutes, removed and plugged the tire in the parking lot, and the amount he wanted was... wait for it... IT WAS FREE.

And I don't have any extra coverage (other than tele-aid).

Why don't you just press the button rather than drive 4 hours? Of course, the SLK IS fun to drive...

Wow, I didn't know that Teleaid would plug a tire. I just assumed that they would just mount the spare. Good to know, thanks.

Baron7700 · 05-27-2007

well thank god its nothing major, and that your ok, and it doesnt go flat or blowout while your driving.

At least you are ok.

mtiede · 05-27-2007

Oh, I just thought of another story that might make you feel better. My first car that I actually bought myself was a 1972 VW camper picked on the way back home from Africa. Drove around Europe for 3 months until my wife and I had $75 dollars left to our name and then shipped it home.

So this VW came with Continental tires. Over the life of the car 4 out of 5 of the original tires all failed with side-wall blowouts. The replacement Continentals never gave any problem. It looks like there may have been a faulty bunch of tires.

So the first one that blew out was in the Bavarian Alps! LUCKILY it happened right near a relatively flat area with a slightly wide area where I could pull off and change the tire. Man it could have happened in some really bad places before that. Edge of mountain and all that...

So does that make your experience seem not so bad

**reallife** · 05-27-2007

At least you have a spare. The SLK55 doesn't even come with a spare, just a can of slime and an air compressor. BTW, if anyone evere has to use the slime stuff to temporarily repair a flat, be sure to get the tire repairer to wash the tire and the wheel very carefully to remove all traces of slime. It is corrosive to alloy wheels.

**WhiteRabbit** · 05-27-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by reallife

At least you have a spare. The SLK55 doesn't even come with a spare, just a can of slime and an air compressor. BTW, if anyone evere has to use the slime stuff to temporarily repair a flat, be sure to get the tire repairer to wash the tire and the wheel very carefully to remove all traces of slime. It is corrosive to alloy wheels.

I'm very leary of owning a car without a spare. The spray-can solution only works with small punctures. What if you bend a wheel? Then you are stuck wating for a tow. I've had two different cars where I hit a pot hole and bent the wheel. In both cases I was able to get myself home using the spare tire.

DansSlk · 05-27-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by reallife

At least you have a spare. The SLK55 doesn't even come with a spare, just a can of slime and an air compressor. BTW, if anyone evere has to use the slime stuff to temporarily repair a flat, be sure to get the tire repairer to wash the tire and the wheel very carefully to remove all traces of slime. It is corrosive to alloy wheels.

That sucks mate,

Small form spare standard for the 55 in the EU guess they see things slightly different for the US no idea why since we both seem to think the same its better with a spare.

Or just call MB and get them to truck you to a dealer and stick on a new tire save messing about on the side of the road.

**etyu** · 05-27-2007

Is the spare tire for the SLK 55 in the boot/trunk in the UK the same as the ones supplied to non-AMG SLK's in the U.S.?

I'm thinking of buying one if and when the SLK 55 gets delivered.

DansSlk · 05-27-2007

Yeah its identical mate, that whole section of trunk is identical to the other SLK's so its just a push fit like normal.

cyberdrakon · 05-28-2007

on my car i have the spare instead of goo. i would prefer goo, so i bought myself a can, and left the spare in the garage.

I think you get the goo if you have any sort of optional rims.

I don't like running on spares, i'd rather have the car towed, or a full size tire brought out to me if the goo can't fix it. If i was going somewhere far where there might not be a benz dealership or tire shop, i MIGHT put the spare in, but that's unlikely.

gary350 · 05-28-2007

So you think you have problems I,m 64 today, feel like a 25 year old must go out and find one.

gary

**etyu** · 05-28-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by gary350

So you think you have problems I,m 64 today, feel like a 25 year old must go out and find one.

gary

HAPPY BIRTHDAY GARY!

jliu · 05-28-2007

I think the normal SLK55s in the US have a spare ... its the 030's that don't have a spare. The spare tire will not fit.

05-25-2007	#1 (permalink)
HwoALanG Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Ellicott City & Salisbury, MD Vehicle: 2007 SLK 280 Other Toys: COMPUTER? And1 and on Posts: 306 Country: Thanks: 4 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	oh my god ~ problem after problem. first my smart key battery dies and put a wrong battery in...-_- i'm just gona keep it for now. i think. today my tired got flat... rear wheel driver side... wow... i went to dealer and they charge me $15 for putting a spare on... they are like "we can't patch this tire" wtf !!! it's a little screw stuck in tire ~! my weekend is ruined... now i need to drive 4hour to get to dealer that where i got the car first place and get this tire change for free. i bought a warranty on the tire where i bought. i wish i know what's next... thanks for reading my bad day story. hope you guys have great weekend! cheers

05-26-2007	#2 (permalink)
etyu Founding Member #2 / Ambassador Of Good Will Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Orange County, CA Vehicle: 2008 SLK 55 Posts: 5,281 Country: Thanks: 377 Thanked 277 Times in 168 Posts	Sorry to hear, it's not as bad as you think. Anyway, look at the bright side, you get to drive the SLK for a good 4 hours. __________________ *Eddy* To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Pewter/Beige, PIII package, Airscarf, Hands-Free Communication System, Lighting package Designo Black Leather Cover on e-brake handle, ( To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Bill T), SmartTop v1.0, Kleyman 3BFM (NoRegret Custom), Green Air Filters, *Mod. R170 ant.*, EuroClear sidemarkers w/PIAA PlasmaIon lamps, chromed front & rear turn indicator lamps, PIAA SuperPlasmaGTX front parking lamps, bilateral rear fog lamps enabled.

05-26-2007	#4 (permalink)
-1- Don Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Virginia USA Vehicle: SLK 55 ///AMG The MON55TER on the block Posts: 2,226 Country: Thanks: 54 Thanked 57 Times in 41 Posts	Weak battery in key FOB, flat tire. Annoying, but minor. I wouldn't drive four hours to get a tire repaired. Remember, keep it simple. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. *----------------1-----------------* --------SLK 55 ///AMG--------- THE MON55TER ON THE BLOCK

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Ynot Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Colorado Vehicle: 06' MBZ SLK Posts: 2,795 Country: Thanks: 135 Thanked 35 Times in 30 Posts	Yeah, I agree with everyone else, those problems are minor but it could ruin a good day, If it makes you feel any better, I also had a flat tire, I had to remove it myself and put the spare tire in. The spare is actually pretty nifty, took it to discount tires and found out it was not repairable and cost me $260 with installation iirc, at least your tire is free. __________________ 06' SLK 350, Iridium/Ash all pkgs. 6-spd, 19" DCR. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

05-27-2007	#12 (permalink)
reallife Senior SLK World Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Gig Harbor, WA Vehicle: 2006 SLK 55 Posts: 154 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Flat tire? At least you have a spare. The SLK55 doesn't even come with a spare, just a can of slime and an air compressor. BTW, if anyone evere has to use the slime stuff to temporarily repair a flat, be sure to get the tire repairer to wash the tire and the wheel very carefully to remove all traces of slime. It is corrosive to alloy wheels.

05-26-2007	#3 (permalink)
gary350 Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: South Wales UK Vehicle: SLK230K & SLK350 Posts: 58 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	When I saw the thread title I thought "here we go" but if they are the only faults you have, your lucky. gary

05-26-2007	#5 (permalink)
mtiede Founding Member #7 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Western New York Vehicle: 2006 SLK 350 Posts: 1,645 Thanks: 101 Thanked 55 Times in 45 Posts	I had a screw get in my tire and make it go flat. I just made it to my work parking lot. And it was winter with about 4 inches of snow, so I wasn't getting out and changing to the little blow-up tire. So I pressed the Wrench button. Tire repair guy came over in about 20 minutes, removed and plugged the tire in the parking lot, and the amount he wanted was... wait for it... IT WAS FREE. And I don't have any extra coverage (other than tele-aid). Why don't you just press the button rather than drive 4 hours? Of course, the SLK IS fun to drive...

05-26-2007	#6 (permalink)
steve-p Senior SLK World Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newbury, UK Vehicle: SLK55 AMG Other Toys: '65 Mustang Fastback with 302ci HiPo engine Posts: 188 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Not all punctures are repairable, it depends where the damage is on the tyre. It's better that they err on the cautious side than you have a blowout at 100+ mph anyhow I guess.

05-26-2007	#8 (permalink)
garyhun Senior SLK World Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Dorset, UK Posts: 121 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	One dead abttery and one flat tire - Not exactly what I would call problem after problem.!! I suggest you take some peppermint tea and calm down. Then you'll appreciate that all you have are two mild inconveniences!

05-27-2007	#10 (permalink)
Baron7700 Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Pennyslvania Vehicle: 2006 Slk 350 Other Toys: Lots of ATV's Posts: 1,599 Country: Thanks: 3 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	well thank god its nothing major, and that your ok, and it doesnt go flat or blowout while your driving. At least you are ok.

05-27-2007	#11 (permalink)
mtiede Founding Member #7 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Western New York Vehicle: 2006 SLK 350 Posts: 1,645 Thanks: 101 Thanked 55 Times in 45 Posts	Oh, I just thought of another story that might make you feel better. My first car that I actually bought myself was a 1972 VW camper picked on the way back home from Africa. Drove around Europe for 3 months until my wife and I had $75 dollars left to our name and then shipped it home. So this VW came with Continental tires. Over the life of the car 4 out of 5 of the original tires all failed with side-wall blowouts. The replacement Continentals never gave any problem. It looks like there may have been a faulty bunch of tires. So the first one that blew out was in the Bavarian Alps! LUCKILY it happened right near a relatively flat area with a slightly wide area where I could pull off and change the tire. Man it could have happened in some really bad places before that. Edge of mountain and all that... So does that make your experience seem not so bad

05-27-2007	#15 (permalink)
etyu Founding Member #2 / Ambassador Of Good Will Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Orange County, CA Vehicle: 2008 SLK 55 Posts: 5,281 Country: Thanks: 377 Thanked 277 Times in 168 Posts	Is the spare tire for the SLK 55 in the boot/trunk in the UK the same as the ones supplied to non-AMG SLK's in the U.S.? I'm thinking of buying one if and when the SLK 55 gets delivered. __________________ *Eddy* To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Pewter/Beige, PIII package, Airscarf, Hands-Free Communication System, Lighting package Designo Black Leather Cover on e-brake handle, ( To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Bill T), SmartTop v1.0, Kleyman 3BFM (NoRegret Custom), Green Air Filters, *Mod. R170 ant.*, EuroClear sidemarkers w/PIAA PlasmaIon lamps, chromed front & rear turn indicator lamps, PIAA SuperPlasmaGTX front parking lamps, bilateral rear fog lamps enabled.

05-27-2007	#16 (permalink)
DansSlk Dude Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Wales Vehicle: 05 B55S (Brabus 6.1 S) Posts: 6,756 Country: Thanks: 96 Thanked 221 Times in 173 Posts	Yeah its identical mate, that whole section of trunk is identical to the other SLK's so its just a push fit like normal. __________________ One thing you will learn with German cars - If it's simple it ain't happening.

05-28-2007	#17 (permalink)
cyberdrakon Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: SoCal, USA Vehicle: SLK55 2006 Other Toys: 560SEC 1990, CLK500 2005 Posts: 1,400 Country: Thanks: 24 Thanked 63 Times in 42 Posts	on my car i have the spare instead of goo. i would prefer goo, so i bought myself a can, and left the spare in the garage. I think you get the goo if you have any sort of optional rims. I don't like running on spares, i'd rather have the car towed, or a full size tire brought out to me if the goo can't fix it. If i was going somewhere far where there might not be a benz dealership or tire shop, i MIGHT put the spare in, but that's unlikely.

05-28-2007	#18 (permalink)
gary350 Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: South Wales UK Vehicle: SLK230K & SLK350 Posts: 58 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	So you think you have problems I,m 64 today, feel like a 25 year old must go out and find one. gary

05-28-2007	#20 (permalink)
jliu Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Bay Area, SF Posts: 184 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	spare I think the normal SLK55s in the US have a spare ... its the 030's that don't have a spare. The spare tire will not fit.