MERECEDES BENZ C250 Interior Door Handle Repair / Replacement 2008 - 2014 ***Save $1,000***

[@rsisterfaye1]

Thank you, Bradley, you are a lifesaver my handle just broke I will have my son help me fix my car because I know the dealer will charge me for the whole panel just because!! 🙂Appreciate your clear instructions too.

[@MichaelJohnson-oi2zl]

3 hours I’m no mechanic never been and my toolset is basic …. Appreciate the time to save me honest money

[@BradleysGarage]

Thanks for the comments Michael, glad the video was able to help get yours swapped out. It's crazy the Dealer wants you to buy the complete door panel for $1500 for a broke door handle. Thanks again for hanging out. Cheers!

[@TheRolland69]

Hey Bradley thank you for your highly detailed video on how to fix the door handle. Your straightforward instructions and video helped me to replace the handle in about 1.5 hours..added bonus is I didn't break anything in the process! This is my Moms car and she was quoted $1500 at the stealership! I repaired it for $20. Many Thanks Again!

[@BradleysGarage]

Thanks for the kind words Rolland, glad the video helped you out with your Mercedes. It's crazy they want $1500 for the entire door panel and that's their fix. Yes, it takes some time to replace but like you said, $20 and a couple hours and you are good for another decade or more. Cheers!

[@faridonsorush6592]

Thank you so much for this wonderful gift. It saved me hundreds of dollars. Mercedes dealer wanted me to replace the entire panel. Following your instructions made it possible to replace the handle myself. I really appreciate ❤

[@BradleysGarage]

Thanks for the kind words, we are glad the video helped yo out on your Mercedes project. Be sure to check out all the videos we have posted on the C250 here - kzbin.info/aero/PLFnK0z3T00fXJS_C_0mOTHudox6MTruuC&si=WosBebzaJglzmS3e Cheers!

[@randygreen8696]

Ditto for what Rolland69 said. Took me a couple hours, and the Mercedes shop was over $1,000. I appreciate the detail.

[@BradleysGarage]

Thanks for the kind words Randy, glad the video helped you out with the repair. It's crazy the door panel is $1000 anyways, that's just nuts. Cheers!

[@Parknest]

I've done this very job on my own W204 (2009 C200). I replaced the handle because the chrome was peeling off on my driver's door handle (the right hand side as my W204 is a UK RHD car). It is fine to use aftermarket parts such as this. I didn't need to remove the door frame trim on mine but my C200 is a pre-facelift W204.

[@BradleysGarage]

Thanks for sharing, glad to hear things went smooth with the repair. Cheers!

[@user-ey7dt9fw7t]

Hello Bradley, from the land of the Mercedes stars, thank you very much for your video clip. I bought the door handle online in the aftermarket for just under 20 dollars. Thanks again and keep up the excellent service ...

[@BradleysGarage]

Thanks for the kind words, glad you enjoyed the video. Good luck on your Mercedes project, let us know how things go. Cheers!

[@user-ey7dt9fw7t]

@@BradleysGarage I already replaced the door handle yesterday. Thanks to your video, which ran parallel to the installation on my Mac, everything worked perfectly ...

[@BradleysGarage]

@@user-ey7dt9fw7t That's great news, glad to hear things went smooth. Thanks again for hanging out. Cheers!

[@meazz1]

Great video! Keep up the good work!

[@BradleysGarage]

Thanks for the kind words, glad you enjoyed the video. Cheers!

[@barrycarruthers7866]

This video is excellent and I have used it to relace mine too. Thank you very much. 🙂

[@BradleysGarage]

Thanks for the kind words Barry, glad the video helped you with your repair. Cheers!

[@Kikipromos]

Thank you so much! I followed step by step and now we are good to go!

[@BradleysGarage]

Thanks for the kind words Kiki, glad you enjoyed the video. It's great to hear the video helped you out with your Mercedes project. Cheers!

[@jamieliu7037]

Did you fix it by yourself? I’m thinking of doing it…but I’m afraid I’d ruin it😂

[@christopherclay6267]

Thanks. I had to do this job today and your video helped me. Hopefully this handle lasts.

[@BradleysGarage]

Thanks for the comments Christopher, glad the video helped you out with your Mercedes project. Cheers!

[@michaeljoseph8012]

I'm watching as I fix mine now. So far I've removed the innards and I'm having a coffee before I attempt the pin. I found a thin sharp chisel on its back side will gently cut the heads off. It's midnight and my car's getting an mot tomorrow so Im here until finished. Thanks for video.

[@BradleysGarage]

@@michaeljoseph8012 Thanks for the comments Michael, glad the video is helping you get it done. Let us know how it goes, Cheers!

[@kimberlyjohnson7615]

@@BradleysGarage Great video! 🔥 May I ask kindly for the part number to refer to? I just reached out to the dealership. They advised I need part number, otherwise I would have to purchase entire panel. Please advise when time permits Thanks for your help

[@michaeljoseph8012]

@@BradleysGarage Everything went swimmingly and it took around 2.5 hours and my car passed its mot. Many thanks Bradley.

[@michaeljoseph8012]

@@kimberlyjohnson7615 I got mine off ebay for 8 pounds. I ordered a shiny one by error so double check the finish of your interior door handle.

[@BradleysGarage]

@@michaeljoseph8012 That's great to hear Michael, glad you were able to get it taken care of, congrats. Cheers!

[@adelmazio2796]

This video helps me a lot thank you problem solved.

[@BradleysGarage]

Thanks for the comments, glad you enjoyed the video. Appreciate the feedback that the video was able to help get you working again. Cheers!

[@ski69]

You'd think the new handle would be cast aluminum???? ahhahahahah

[@BradleysGarage]

You would think they would have designed it better after more than a decade. It's obvious the handle was a poor design to begin with. At least if this one breaks again, you can simply unscrew it instead of having to drill out the plastic bits. Cheers!

[@mazharkristensen934]

Very nice thank you so much

[@BradleysGarage]

Thanks for the kind words, glad you enjoyed the video. Good luck on your Mercedes project. Cheers!

[@caliberto08]

Sooo I drilled to far an only able to get 5 screws back on there , any suggestions

[@BradleysGarage]

Sorry to hear that, not sure what you mean by drilled too far? If you drilled to much plastic material from the panel, the only option would be to get larger diameter screws in order to get them to bite. If there is still not enough material then you could try to epoxy the panel back together and hop that the handle never breaks again. Good luck on your Mercedes project, Cheers!

[@Affrihano]

Splendid work. Do u want came in Italy to do the same thing to my mercedes? 😀

[@BradleysGarage]

Thanks for the kind words, not sure when we will be in Italy so it might be a long wait. 😎 Hopefully the video helps you out with your Mercedes project. Cheers!

[@motopsyko32]

Is the new one also plastic?

[@BradleysGarage]

Yes, the replacement is the same plastic. We didn't search if anyone makes a metal version. We figured we got at least another 10 years with the plastic handle. Good luck on your Mercedes-Benz project, Cheers!

[@michaelg7456]

Most of the replacements for the door handles on Amazon are made of metal.

[@bongasibiya8368]

Took my chances and fixed it without replacing the handle

[@bongasibiya8368]

Drilled a 2mm hole right through , glued it where they meet with a screw

[@BradleysGarage]

Thanks for sharing, less things to take apart. Congrats!

[@MrRjnr]

ECS Tuning has the panel, for a little under $3,000 🤨

[@BradleysGarage]

What a bargain, what were we thinking taking all of this apart when we could just throw on a new door panel. 😎 Cheers!

[@christis1975a]

😢broke mine yesterday it's so annoying

[@BradleysGarage]

Sorry to hear that Chris, it is a little time consuming but Mercedes wanting $1k for a new door panel is complete insanity. Hopefully the video helps motivate you to get it done for less than $30. Let us know how things go on your MBZ project. Cheers!

[@Sedge1962]

Ich hätte die Schalter auch gleich ausgetauscht.

[@BradleysGarage]

Vielen Dank für die Kommentare, das ist keine schlechte Idee, da Sie alles getrennt haben. Prost!

[@nobody7445]

Thanks! I'm never buying another German car for as long as I live! So overly complicated for no reason & cheap flimsy plastic garbage. They sure aren't what they used to be & it's a dam shame!

[@BradleysGarage]

Thanks for the comments, they have their moments for sure. We enjoy the driving experience you get from Euro cars. American, Korean and Japanese just don't offer that same level of refinement. And trust us, they have other repair issue items that are even worse than door handles. it really comes down to what you like and if the driving experience matter to you. Cheers!

[@nobody7445]

Thanks for responding & your video was very helpful. I just wish they would have better build quality with the prices they charge! The handle shouldn't be flimsy plastic & the way to remove it should be simplified if they do want to make it so difficult even their own techs don't want to do the job they just tell you to get a whole door panel lol & you are right I do love my '06 x5 I haven't owned it long enough to know the headaches repairs will bring me along the way but it rides & drives great for now & good power for a 6cyl I was told the v8 was fun but less reliable! Looking forward to more of your videos as I attempt to keep these things on the road as long as I can

[@Hmmm313]

as you can see..german design shit..endless money pits

[@BradleysGarage]

Thanks for the comments, sometimes they get it wrong with the design but we won't be driving anything else. Sure you can drive around in a Honda Accord but it's not even close to the driving experience you will get in a German car. Plus, it provides more great videos for the channel. 🙂 Cheers!

[@WeeGee58]

Yeah I aint going through all that hassle to fix this issue. My inner door handle broke today. Going to just buy a door panel from a scrap yard.

[@BradleysGarage]

Thanks for the comments, it is a process to repair the handle but it should last another 10+ years. Getting a complete door panel would be an easier swap for sure. The only issue is the panel you are getting is also 10+ years old so the handle will soon be failing shortly after the swap. Unless you can find a clean wrecked garage kept car, chances ae it will be on it's way out as well. Good luck on your MBZ project, Cheers!