[maru]

Bit of a long shot, but are there any alternatives to getting this fixed at the dealer? They quoted around $800 on the phone for the parts and labor. The car is going to be sold, so I'd like to try to fix it for less.

Thanks

[tomatogunk]

get the part number,purchase the part aftermarket online and have it fixed some place else for cheaper.

[maru]

get the part number,purchase the part aftermarket online and have it fixed some place else for cheaper.

It's the "some place else for cheaper" part that I need help with.
I've gone to 3 garages, and all have told me to go directly to the dealer.

[BrRsn]

2008 C300 driver door lock - MBWorld.org Forums (http://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w204/516166-2008-c300-driver-door-lock.html)
apparently you're not the only one with door lock issues ... this thread they briefly talk about what's involved -- sounds like it's a lot more involved than other cars ... I've done it on hondas/old BMW's and it was a pain in the ass without having to deal with pop rivets/removing airbags. Best of luck to you



If you want an indy merc shop, only one that I know of:
Flying Tiger Development - Richmond, BC | Yelp (http://www.yelp.ca/biz/flying-tiger-development-richmond)

[maru]

2008 C300 driver door lock - MBWorld.org Forums (http://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w204/516166-2008-c300-driver-door-lock.html)
apparently you're not the only one with door lock issues ... this thread they briefly talk about what's involved -- sounds like it's a lot more involved than other cars ... I've done it on hondas/old BMW's and it was a pain in the ass without having to deal with pop rivets/removing airbags. Best of luck to you



If you want an indy merc shop, only one that I know of:
Flying Tiger Development - Richmond, BC | Yelp (http://www.yelp.ca/biz/flying-tiger-development-richmond)

You're right, there is a lot involved, and I guess that's why no one wants to touch it. I've also worked on Honda's before, I don't remember them requiring nearly as much labor as the Mercedes. Thanks for the advice. I'll contact flying tiger in the morning and hope for the best