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Jayhawk
04-01-2007, 06:35 PM
Yesterday I attended a Tech Session, sponsored by our primary MB dealer in the area (Aristocrat Motors). It was one of the best MBCA-related events of the century, IMO, and apparently they do it every year. They shut down the entire service department--a huge operation--for the entire day, and turn over their SM, SAs, and Techs to us. They put our cars on a lift and do a complete inspection inside and out. They perform a complete MB Service Clinic Inspection Report, which includes many General indicators, Engine compartment checks, Engine component/system condition checks, Undercarriage/drive train checklist, Electrical system and function test, Chassis/body checks, and a Road Test. They also gave us a free Vehicle Master Inquiry (VMI) Report on our cars as well as a free MB pen and heat-resistant coffee mug for our cars. But the real pièce de résistance was a world-class BBQ lunch for everyone, prepared by our SM Jim Schmidt who has won many contests--which is saying something in this KC area! It was an incredible day and I cannot thank Aristocrat Motors and our Section people enough!

This is something other section officers and dealers should look into.

Our dealer also gives us a full 15% discount on all parts and labor, if we are members of MBCA!

Chuck Landenberger
04-01-2007, 06:39 PM
Thanks, Gene....

We gotta' keepin' on!!!

Look forward to future conversations and maybe a "face to face".......

take care,

Chuck

Jayhawk
04-01-2007, 06:47 PM
Thanks Chuck! I hope for the best!!

G. Johnson
04-01-2007, 09:44 PM
Thank you for letting us know about the tech session. This has been done in Louisville, Bluegrass Section, and Nashville Section too. It is a great way to get to know your dealer techs. We have also had tire clinics hosted by the dealer in Nashville.

Ed Johnson
Central Region Director
Nashville Section

Jayhawk
04-01-2007, 10:37 PM
Tire clinics! Now that's a great idea too. Was it just the dealer or did they have tire companies too. My car got a lot of attention at out tech session yesterday because I have staggered 18" AMG wheels and Goodyear Year Eagle F1 tires on my S500. Everyone seemed very interested in that setup, and I could imagine how a tire session would go over very well w/ our members too.

It is great to know how supportive our dealers are!!