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MB Roadside Assistance in the US

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#1 · (Edited)
Sign and Drive 1-800-367-6372

"Every Mercedes-Benz in the U.S. - no matter how old, how many miles it's logged or how many owners it's had - qualifies for Roadside Assistance, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

What should I do if I run out of gas?
If I get a flat tire?
If my battery dies?"

When you own a Mercedes-Benz, the answer is simple: don't worry. Roadside Assistance Program includes a free service called Sign and Drive, providing prompt relief for the three biggest headaches of the highways. "We'll jump-start your run-down battery, bring you a few gallons of fuel to get you back on your way or change a flat tire using your spare, all free of charge. Charges may apply for replacement parts (like a battery)."

Note: Don't forget to ask them to reset the Power Windows, ESP, Audio, Clock, and Auto Central Locking.

Mercedes-Benz USA FAQ's, Roadside Assistance

All Mercedes-Benz vehicles, regardless of age, mileage or ownership, are eligible to use our Roadside Assistance Program. Roadside Assistance can be contacted by calling 1-800-FOR-MERCEDES (1-800-367-6372) or by pressing the wrench button in your vehicle (if your vehicle is equipped with Tele Aid with active service agreement - only where cellular and GPS are available).


Sign and Drive: Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance will arrange to bring you some fuel if you run out, replace your flat tire with your spare, or jump-start your vehicle if your battery is dead - all at no charge, for as long as you're driving a Mercedes-Benz (or even someone else's). Charges may apply for replacement parts. *For certain models (i.e. AMG) which have no spare tire, Roadside Assistance provides inflation of a flat tire after using the vehicle's Tirefit puncture sealant.


Trip Interruption: If your Mercedes-Benz is still under warranty, Trip Interruption provides reimbursement to help defray your documented expenditures for accommodations, meals and related travel expenses under the following conditions: - The breakdown occurs more than 100 miles from your home. - The problem is covered by warranty and renders the vehicle inoperable or unsafe to drive. - Your vehicle remains overnight(s) at an authorized Mercedes-Benz dealership while repairs are performed. A Mercedes-Benz Dealer will reimburse you up to $300 per night* for documented actual lodging, food, and related travel expenses, for a maximum of three consecutive nights from your vehicle's initial disablement.


*All Trip Interruption claims and documentation must be presented to and approved by an authorized Mercedes-Benz dealership. Please see the service department at your local dealer for details.


ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Towing: In the event your vehicle requires a tow, Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance can facilitate arrangements for your vehicle to be towed to the nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer. The tow service providers, however, are not contracted through Mercedes-Benz, and their response times, as well as their costs, will vary. The Roadside Assistance Program does not cover the cost of towing. Please see the Warranty Information Booklet that accompanied your vehicle or discuss with your authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer to ascertain whether or not towing charges may be covered for a warrantable repair.
 
#3 ·
msbarsi said:
These kind of things makes me want to move to the US.

God bless America.

Cheers.
msbarsi:

In Los Angeles County you don't need to own a Mercedes Benz to get free roadside assistance. There are Freeway Service Patrols (FSP) roaming or stationed on the freeway looking for stranded motorist during rush hours. They provide gas enough to get you to the nearest station, change your flat tires, jump your battery or tow you to the nearest exit or repair shop. You don't even need to call them, if you're stalled on the freeway, they will find you because their tow trucks are equipped with GPS tracking system linked to the CHP and Caltrans network.

But, I don't recommend moving to LA just for the free roadside assistance! Ha!
 
#4 · (Edited)
edcarls said:
In Los Angeles County you don't need to own a Mercedes Benz to get free roadside assistance.
But, I don't recommend moving to LA just for the free roadside assistance! Ha!
There is a difference between the two FREE Roadside Assistance programs.
One knows the R129 and the other... well????

When you have a battery problem the M-B guys can help you with the following.
1) Provide you with a battery (there will be a charge of about $125).
2) Sync the Power Windows (Owners Manual) on 11/94 -2002 R129's.
3) Sync the ESP (Owners Manual) on 1999-2002 R129's.
4) Audio System>Anti-Theft System>Enter Code (Owners Manual)
5) Clock reset (Owners Manual)
6) Auto Central Locking (Owners Manual) on 1998 -2002 R129's
 
#5 ·
I know it wouldn't be worth moving to LA only for free roadside assistance but well LA doesn't seem a bad place at all and since I've already been in California (San Francisco) and weather doesn't seem bad either so ... you got a job for me ? eheheh.

Cheers.
 
#6 · (Edited)
Ha..... another word...... "As long as there a STAR on the hood or grille....... FREE help.......:D Oh, yeah.... I wish there a free towing too......:(
 
#7 · (Edited)
Memory settings

lynns said:
When you have a battery problem the M-B Roadside guys can help you with the following.
1) Provide you with a battery (there will be a charge of about $125.00-$145.00).
2) Sync the Power Windows (Owners Manual) on 11/94 -2002 R129's.
3) Sync the ESP (Owners Manual) on 1999-2002 R129's.
4) Audio System>Anti-Theft System>Enter Code (Owners Manual)
5) Clock reset (Owners Manual)
6) Auto Central Locking (Owners Manual) on 1998 -2002 R129's

Much is written about weather or not to Jump Start a battery. The owners manual says to follow the MB procedure(see below), many M-B mechanics will tell you that they have done a lot of electrical work on cars that have been jump started incorrectly and this has ended up costing the owner big bucks for the replacement of such items as the ECU, etc. I'm of the opinion that if you are in the U.S. why not utilize MB FREE Roadside Assistance in the US .

Note: please don't ask the Forum members to get your Radio code for you. Drive, don't call, to your local Stealership. A SMILE WILL HELP IN THE NEXT PART! Give a Service Advisor your DMV Registration, this has the VIN, and ask him to look up the Radio Code in the M-B system. The only thing that might stand in your way is if the Radio has been changed out prior to you getting the car and the s/n of the radio has changed. If this has happened you will have to pull the Head Unit with Removal Keys p/n 963-589-01-05-00 @ approx. $5.25 US and get the new s/n then give it to the Service Advisor again.

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UPDATE: effective January 1, 2011

Effective January 1, 2011, the 24-Hour Roadside Assistance program is available only to people whose vehicles fall within the following three categories:

(1) Under any MB warranty (new vehicle limited warranty, extended limited warranty, cpo);

(2) Is out of warranty and is regularly serviced at an authorized MB dealer (a single transaction of at least $100 in the 18 months prior to the Roadside call); or

(3) Was purchased directly from an authorized MB dealership prior to January 4, 2011 and you still own the vehicle.
 
#9 ·
Effective January 1, 2011, the 24-Hour Roadside Assistance program is available only to people whose vehicles fall within the following three categories:

(1) Under any MB warranty (new vehicle limited warranty, extended limited warranty, cpo);

(2) Is out of warranty and is regularly serviced at an authorized MB dealer (a single transaction of at least $100 in the 18 months prior to the Roadside call); or

(3) Was purchased directly from an authorized MB dealership prior to January 4, 2011 and you still own the vehicle.
Almost worth a trip to the dealer 1x every 18 mo for an oil change.