Tall + big dog = which hatchback...?

Grumpy_chap

The motion sensor probably has a sensitivity adjustment.  You may need to ask Mercedes, but try the supplying Dealer first.

mgfvvc

aroominyork said:

Well, we ended up getting another Mercedes B Class. A good deal on a very nice car, jumping from the first to third generation. The only problem (now that GSD is risky getting used to the slightly smaller boot...) is that when the wind howls it sets off the motion sensor alarm. We live on the coast at the top of an 80' cliff so this has happened a couple of times including tonight. I doubt this is a fault so my question is whether a qualified mechanic would be able to make it a little less sensitive?

Before getting it looked at, make absolutely sure the windows are properly closed. Wind howling around a car with windows that aren't quite shut will often trigger alarms.

aroominyork

I just phoned Mercedes' local dealer/service centre. Their first response was that it will cost £178 to investigate. After saying I just wanted to know if the motion sensor could be adjusted they said No, it cannot.

Herzlos

It might be worth asking on an owners club because whilst it may not be officially capable of being adjusted it's possible that there's an unofficial way to disable it or reduce the sensitivity.

Richard53

aroominyork said:

Thanks for the Skoda suggestions. However, my wife takes her car styles/brands seriously and if I mention Skoda her reply will not be "which model do you like?" but "which divorce lawyer are you using?".

Then more fool her! My wife tried to recommend her Skoda to her daughter, who got all snooty and 'ew, Skoda, no thanks!' She went for an Audi A3 instead and is now tearing her hair out. It's back and forth to the dealership, faults not rectified, comes back worse than when she took it in, unexplained damage, and it's not a year old yet. Meanwhile, our Skodas plod on without complaint; comfy, decent drive, economical ... That badge is costing her plenty.

Edit: replied before I read the whole thread and didn't realise your wife had contributed. No offence meant!