You were kind enough to take an interest in my comments. Here are the following observations: In seven months I drove 13,200 km (with an average consumption of 7.16 l/km, by the way). That is significantly more kilometers than I drove with any the car before in this time, and that was just for my leisure activities. Driving has changed completely for me! It is so relaxing that it feels like a rest, both when driving in the country and in the city. The main factors contributing to this are the ease of use, the low noise level, the great roadholding and the general feeling of safety. I can fully concentrate on the traffic around me and am therefore a homogeneous part of it. I have been driving for almost 60 years - I have never experienced anything like this.
It is always a pleasure to message anyone that has taken time out to send me a message. I totally agree with your thoughts. My driving style is more relaxed and gentle compared to when I used to drive other brands that had a manual or automatic transmission. I have been lucky enough to drive many versions of the GLA and the SE and Sport are the best for comfort I think.
I'm expecting a used GLA 200 in a week and have never driven a Mercedes or a more modern car with this equipment. Your video helps me a lot to prepare. And the joy of the new car is even greater. Thank you!
Thank you so much for this! I got mine yesterday and the manuals are unreadable but your video was clear, in plain English and incredibly informative. I'm off for another go in it
@DrSaahb You made my day, I just did a run along the motorway with all your advice fresh in my head and it was a dream. I got a 2015 dark grey AMG line, I'm not seeing any differences to yours though. 😊
Awesome, dude. I have the exact same model. Going for 37k miles on mine and its been flawless. Came to the comment section to hear about more recommendations.
Excellent! Helpful, clear, useful! You say that this is you first TH-cam. I find this hard to believe. Done like a seasoned pro (or better)! Well done that man!!
Thanks for the comment. The panoramic sunroof is fantastic. My top tip with the sunroof is to close the blind when you leave the car on a sunny/hot day. Then when you get back to the car it shouldn’t be as hot in the car.
Thanks for the comment. This has made my day. Please check out the playlist for this model and subscribe so you do not miss other useful videos for this great car.
Thank you for the comment. This has made my day. Let me know how you get on with your amazing car and check out the GLA playlist for more useful videos including how to use the auto park feature and more.
I've had the GLA 200 Urban (2014 with automatic) for 10 days now and am starting to get used to it. It's supposed to be an SUV, but of course it's different from my spacious Honda CR-V, but it's big enough for me as a single person. I just need to practice getting in and out without getting hurt 😂. But it drives really well, so relaxing and has great roadholding and is relatively quiet up to 120 km/h. I hope it lasts a long time. Thanks again for your video and kind regards, Udo
Thanks for the comment. This has made my day. You have a nice specification. I think you will really enjoy your experience with the GLA. Let me know how you get on with it in the future too.
I bought this car and a half years ago and now turning some of the features in there that I should have learned two-and-a-half years ago.😂 Thank you for the video. Doctor.
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Thanks for the comment. This video will show you how to fold the mirrors. The A-Class and GLA have basically the same switches and setup th-cam.com/video/AsxItynbtXc/w-d-xo.htmlsi=ig9g9NQl3wuWBJQZ watch from 4:37. Let me know if this helps?
I’ve bought the gla amg 200 premium 68 plate , love the car this video has helped learn so much , when I bought the dealer tried to sell an extended warranty which I haven’t done is yet , is it worth taking out extended warrenty anybody had any issues with car same age
I love video, this applies for A class 2013-2018 too right? because it's same interior essentially a same car. I personally do have it and I learned so much about car in this video, some features that I didn't even know that exists , thanks much love
Thanks for the comment. This has made my day. Yes it is similar interior. Please watch my A-Class videos if you want to learn more about it th-cam.com/video/AsxItynbtXc/w-d-xo.htmlsi=eOE1WX2oKyUCA4pR and I have also made a specification video th-cam.com/video/bphGORlbyP0/w-d-xo.htmlsi=gNLRTbXoCtsQaB5y Let me know if they are helpful too please?
Thanks for the comment. Is your car a UK car? If it is from the UK then no heated steering wheel. Not sure if other territories got heated steering wheel but if if did then it will be behind the steering wheel, in between the stork and where you adjust the steering wheel.
I probably was not clear at the end of this video. I have explained it in another video. Please watch this video from 35:26 th-cam.com/video/AsxItynbtXc/w-d-xo.htmlsi=bmI-AT_WWoPg66ZR
Thanks for the comment. I do not show how to do that in the video. When the satnav talks then you can adjust the volume. Let me know how you get on please?
Thanks for the comment. My mum and dad, my mother-in-law and father-in-law and my wife own this generation of GLA and they are all happy with it. Aslong as the car is serviced by a Mercedes dealership you cannot go wrong. The models in your comment are good cars apart from the Land Rover which I would avoid. Desirable cars but not known for reliability. In terms of size what car do you prefer? Have you seen these cars in person yet?
Thanks for the comment. The car in this video is not optioned with the 12 ambient light colours. Please watch this video from 26:01 th-cam.com/video/AsxItynbtXc/w-d-xo.htmlsi=_cd7q3rt_FtoLnOq which will show you how to change the ambient lights. Let me know how you get on.
Thanks for the comment. Do you know if you have electric folding door mirrors? If you watch this video from 4:37 and compare if you have the same switches th-cam.com/video/AsxItynbtXc/w-d-xo.htmlsi=CksFjHdWtPJb1lsw
Thank you for the feedback! Which country is your car from? For UK cars I think SE models did not get Dynamic Select. You had to go for the Sport or AMG Line to get the Dynamic Select button.
This GLA only had one colour for the ambient lighting. If you want 12 different colours for the ambient lighting then you need to buy a car with the Premium or Premium Plus package. Please see a summary sheet in the description which shows some of the main options you can get for the GLA.
Who has the most miles on their GLA?? Im at 37k on my 2019 GLA250, Ive had no issues what so ever, any one with sugestions? Battery life? Im almost on 5 years and had no issues with it except the start stop function disappearing but I hear that normal on older batteries.
I'm at 7.1L/100kms or 33mpg (If I done my maths properly) original 5 year old battery, running on 5W30 Mobil 1 oil, no parts have been added. What can I expect soon other than a battery change and wiper blade change? Both cabin and air filters have been recently replaced. I plan on keeping it a long time to be honest, I love the GLA! I can tow my motorcycle or 2 around with excellent gas milage. I am on my second tire set, (ran over some nails and replaced them all) I run them at 35psi.
My wife has a 2017 GLA 220d 4Matic Sport Premium and she loves her car. The car has done around 50,000 miles now and has not skipped a beat. We service the car with our local Mercedes dealer. Once a year i do a winter health check (which if you ask your local dealer, they will do for free) and in the summer the car has its service. We have had no issues with the stop start yet but we do drive the car the most and is used daily. Once a week or at the very least once a month we take it on a long journey which helps with the battery and also the diesel particulate filter gets to regenerate.
Hi Adrian. If you are not worried about using the start stop function then I would leave replacing your battery for your car. When it finds it difficult to start or you get a message appear on the instrument cluster, then I would change the battery.
@@DrSaahb Thank you for the tips! I usually drive it 3-4 times a week, not on long journys, tho...Last time I took it on a long trip the start stop function started working again... for sure I'll be looking into a new battery very soon, tho. Awesome spec, I imagine how great the range of that diesel engine is! My local dealer suggests I change the oil every 6 months but to be honest I do it once a year (Less than 6k miles) I've looked and the oil still has some color which is nice to see.
The diesel engine on a long run is good. But when we drive it locally then it is no different to the 1.6 petrol really. But I bet your 250 loves a drink but its more fun than ours 👌
Thanks for the comment. You cannot test drive this car because it is my parents car. Please contact your local Mercedes Dealer to arrange a test drive 😃
Thanks for the comment. This model year did not have it but I believe the following model year did have it. Very early examples may or may not have it.
Thanks for the comment. You can add soundproofing I think but I wouldn’t recommend it. I would recommend you just lower the volume when you are in residential places.
You were kind enough to take an interest in my comments.
Here are the following observations: In seven months I drove 13,200 km (with an average consumption of 7.16 l/km, by the way). That is significantly more kilometers than I drove with any the car before in this time, and that was just for my leisure activities. Driving has changed completely for me! It is so relaxing that it feels like a rest, both when driving in the country and in the city. The main factors contributing to this are the ease of use, the low noise level, the great roadholding and the general feeling of safety. I can fully concentrate on the traffic around me and am therefore a homogeneous part of it. I have been driving for almost 60 years - I have never experienced anything like this.
It is always a pleasure to message anyone that has taken time out to send me a message.
I totally agree with your thoughts. My driving style is more relaxed and gentle compared to when I used to drive other brands that had a manual or automatic transmission.
I have been lucky enough to drive many versions of the GLA and the SE and Sport are the best for comfort I think.
I'm expecting a used GLA 200 in a week and have never driven a Mercedes or a more modern car with this equipment. Your video helps me a lot to prepare. And the joy of the new car is even greater. Thank you!
Thank you for the comment! This has made my day. Congratulations on your great car. Let me know how you get on with it?
@@DrSaahb Thank you for the kind reply. I will be happy to report.
@@xavax4695 how was iti then
I have a feeling he was very happy with it.
@DrSaahb how do you attach a roof basket to those roof rails?
Just got mein today,,, came out of the dealer with lots of questions till now, thank you so much for this lessons.
Thank you for the comment. This has made my day. Congratulations on your new car! What colour and specification did you go for?
I can’t believe how much I have learned today about this car 🚘 Thank you 🙏🏽
Thank you for the comment 😊
Thank you so much for this! I got mine yesterday and the manuals are unreadable but your video was clear, in plain English and incredibly informative. I'm off for another go in it
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@DrSaahb You made my day, I just did a run along the motorway with all your advice fresh in my head and it was a dream. I got a 2015 dark grey AMG line, I'm not seeing any differences to yours though. 😊
That is perfect! Let me know how you get on with the car in the future 😃
Just picked up a 2019 GLA250 here in the States. Only 16K original miles. Thank you for the informative video.
Thanks for the comment. Im really glad it was useful for you! 😀
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Awesome, dude. I have the exact same model. Going for 37k miles on mine and its been flawless. Came to the comment section to hear about more recommendations.
Thank you so much … this was so informative… I just got used GLA 200 … you are a life saver
Thank you for the comment. This has made my day! Hope you enjoy your new car. What colour did you go for?
Excellent! Helpful, clear, useful! You say that this is you first TH-cam. I find this hard to believe. Done like a seasoned pro (or better)! Well done that man!!
Thanks for the comment. This has made my day. I was so scared of publishing this on TH-cam aswell.
@DrSaahb You have made a rod for your own back. Number 2 has a very hard task to beat! No pressure. None at all.
Thank you. Since making this video I have made many more with other Mercedes models and other manufacturers.
Love this video. You've explained everything in detail. I appreciate you. Thank you!
Thank you for the comment! I really do appreciate it.
explained everything that you had on the car, thank you a lot. Theres another version of this car with panoramic roof, its great!
Thanks for the comment. The panoramic sunroof is fantastic. My top tip with the sunroof is to close the blind when you leave the car on a sunny/hot day. Then when you get back to the car it shouldn’t be as hot in the car.
just got my 2020 gpa 250 4 magic with sunroof i can’t wait to get it
Wow the Electric Panoramic Sunroof is such a luxurious feature and you will really enjoy using your new car!
Very helpful. Thanks for taking the time to produce this. 👍🏾
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Picking up a 2015 mercedes-benz cla 220 cdi on Saturday Brilliant video Thank you
Thank you for the comment. This has made my day. Let me know how you get on with your amazing car and check out the GLA playlist for more useful videos including how to use the auto park feature and more.
Very informative. Thank you
Thank you for the comment. This has made my day
Amazing video. Thank you for the full walk through . Ive learnt so much.
Thank you for the comment.
I've had the GLA 200 Urban (2014 with automatic) for 10 days now and am starting to get used to it. It's supposed to be an SUV, but of course it's different from my spacious Honda CR-V, but it's big enough for me as a single person. I just need to practice getting in and out without getting hurt 😂. But it drives really well, so relaxing and has great roadholding and is relatively quiet up to 120 km/h. I hope it lasts a long time.
Thanks again for your video and kind regards, Udo
Thanks for the comment. This has made my day. You have a nice specification. I think you will really enjoy your experience with the GLA. Let me know how you get on with it in the future too.
Thank you for your video, it’s very informative and useful! I just bought GLA, so I found here everything I needed and even more
Thank you for the comment. This has made my day! What colour and specification did you go for?
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@@DrSaahb white GLA 220 AMG disel 2019
GLA in white is lovely! My daughter really likes the GLA in white. Let me know how you get on with your amazing car.
Gla250❤️❤️my favorate thank you for the video
Thank you for the comment. This has made my day.
Just got mine and this video really helped me thank you.
Thanks for your comment! It really brightened up my day. By the way, what color and specs did you choose?
I went for the GLA 250 4Matic AMG Premium Plus in grey. Thanks again.
Wow, that’s an impressive specification! I’ve never driven the 250, but I bet it sounds really sporty!
I've had the car for five years and was not aware of some features🙆♀
Thank you for the comment! This has made my day. 😃
May I ask what were you not aware of?
This has been very informative, thanks mate.
Thank you for the comment. This has made my day!
What colour and specification did you go for?
@ white GLA250d with a 2018 reg.
In white it looks so good! Check out the GLA Playlist for more videos which hopefully help you.
I bought this car and a half years ago and now turning some of the features in there that I should have learned two-and-a-half years ago.😂
Thank you for the video. Doctor.
Thanks for the comment. This has made my day.
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Superb many thanks for this brilliant detail
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Great video mate there is a lot of tech on these cars it's a shame it's hard to find a decent vid like yours to explain it all :) so thankyou
Thanks for the comment! I really appreciate it and has made my day 😊
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Do you have a video on tips for driving my Mercedes Benz GLA 200SE.Thank you .
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Fantastic video! I just bought a gla 200 CDI 2014. Great car!
Thank you for the comment!
What colour is your GLA?
@@DrSaahb grey!
Lovely colour!
At what Peize just curious
@@missz339 I paid £13500. Mine is lefthand drive. I bought it to drive in Turkey
Hello, is there any feature to make corrections to soundproof?
People hears my music outside while driving which was not happening before
How to set automatic mirror folding features on Mercedes gla 180 urban edition? Thank you.
Thanks for the comment. This video will show you how to fold the mirrors. The A-Class and GLA have basically the same switches and setup th-cam.com/video/AsxItynbtXc/w-d-xo.htmlsi=ig9g9NQl3wuWBJQZ watch from 4:37. Let me know if this helps?
Very helpful, thank you
Thank you for the comment. Really appreciate it.
I’ve bought the gla amg 200 premium 68 plate , love the car this video has helped learn so much , when I bought the dealer tried to sell an extended warranty which I haven’t done is yet , is it worth taking out extended warrenty anybody had any issues with car same age
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I love video, this applies for A class 2013-2018 too right? because it's same interior essentially a same car. I personally do have it and I learned so much about car in this video, some features that I didn't even know that exists , thanks much love
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Yes it is similar interior. Please watch my A-Class videos if you want to learn more about it th-cam.com/video/AsxItynbtXc/w-d-xo.htmlsi=eOE1WX2oKyUCA4pR and I have also made a specification video th-cam.com/video/bphGORlbyP0/w-d-xo.htmlsi=gNLRTbXoCtsQaB5y
Let me know if they are helpful too please?
You know next time where it shows speed on kmph can this be changed to mph?
Thanks for the comment. No you cannot change it. Legally it has to show kmph for us in the UK. All cars have to legally show this i believe.
Thanks bro. I learned
Thank you for the comment.
Hi friend ! How we do to replace the 2 interiore back light on this same car ? Thnx for yr help .
Thanks for the comment.
I would recommend getting some advice from a local dealership who would be happy to advise.
Great video! 👍🏻
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Great video!
Thanks for the comment! I really do appreciate it.
Does it hv heated steering wheel, if so where is it
Thanks for the comment. Is your car a UK car? If it is from the UK then no heated steering wheel.
Not sure if other territories got heated steering wheel but if if did then it will be behind the steering wheel, in between the stork and where you adjust the steering wheel.
Hiya, how do you get the hold feature to come on in the car?
I probably was not clear at the end of this video. I have explained it in another video. Please watch this video from 35:26 th-cam.com/video/AsxItynbtXc/w-d-xo.htmlsi=bmI-AT_WWoPg66ZR
Thank you so much learnt alot.
Thank you for the comment 🙏
Mine doesn't have auto mirror foldeding, is that normal?
Thanks for the comment. It is an option on GLA. Please see a free document you can download to see it is part of the Premium or Premium Plus package.
Said only available in Canada
Yes depending on what country you are from, then you may get different options and sometimes the option is not even available for certain countries.
Mines 2018 and the mirrors does not fold!!
What country did you buy from?
How do I mute or unmute the satnav voice control
Thanks for the comment. I do not show how to do that in the video. When the satnav talks then you can adjust the volume. Let me know how you get on please?
Super, congrats !
Thanks for the comment!
Which car do you have?
Mercedes gla 200
Nice! Are you enjoying having the petrol?
1595 cm benzin
Really good engine 👌
How reliable is this car? I am thinking between this, LR Discovery sport 2015, Audi Q3, BMW X3 or Infiniti QX50.
Thanks for the comment.
My mum and dad, my mother-in-law and father-in-law and my wife own this generation of GLA and they are all happy with it.
Aslong as the car is serviced by a Mercedes dealership you cannot go wrong.
The models in your comment are good cars apart from the Land Rover which I would avoid. Desirable cars but not known for reliability.
In terms of size what car do you prefer? Have you seen these cars in person yet?
How to set the ambient lights
Thanks for the comment. The car in this video is not optioned with the 12 ambient light colours. Please watch this video from 26:01 th-cam.com/video/AsxItynbtXc/w-d-xo.htmlsi=_cd7q3rt_FtoLnOq which will show you how to change the ambient lights. Let me know how you get on.
How to fold side mirror
Thanks for the comment. Do you know if you have electric folding door mirrors? If you watch this video from 4:37 and compare if you have the same switches th-cam.com/video/AsxItynbtXc/w-d-xo.htmlsi=CksFjHdWtPJb1lsw
How do I unmute the voice control
Did you mean the satnav?
Can someone help me? I can't find the sim map on mine.
Thanks for the comment. Is your car a UK car?
You’ve got some great videos. Just a quick question how come my GLA 220 2014 doesn’t have dynamic select?
Thank you for the feedback!
Which country is your car from?
For UK cars I think SE models did not get Dynamic Select. You had to go for the Sport or AMG Line to get the Dynamic Select button.
@@DrSaahb I have the AMG Line Premium Plus it just had S > E > M button
Which country did you buy your car from?
S means Sport, E means Eco and M means Manual. You might also have the letter C which means Comfort.
For the ambient lighting is it just one color ?
On yours
This GLA only had one colour for the ambient lighting.
If you want 12 different colours for the ambient lighting then you need to buy a car with the Premium or Premium Plus package.
Please see a summary sheet in the description which shows some of the main options you can get for the GLA.
I used premium GLA 2016 but can only see one colour
Watch the video from 24:06 and then try the same steps. You should then have a choice for “Ambient Light Colours”.
Thank you for the info
It doesn’t shows options to select color
Who has the most miles on their GLA?? Im at 37k on my 2019 GLA250, Ive had no issues what so ever, any one with sugestions? Battery life? Im almost on 5 years and had no issues with it except the start stop function disappearing but I hear that normal on older batteries.
I'm at 7.1L/100kms or 33mpg (If I done my maths properly) original 5 year old battery, running on 5W30 Mobil 1 oil, no parts have been added. What can I expect soon other than a battery change and wiper blade change? Both cabin and air filters have been recently replaced. I plan on keeping it a long time to be honest, I love the GLA! I can tow my motorcycle or 2 around with excellent gas milage. I am on my second tire set, (ran over some nails and replaced them all) I run them at 35psi.
My wife has a 2017 GLA 220d 4Matic Sport Premium and she loves her car. The car has done around 50,000 miles now and has not skipped a beat. We service the car with our local Mercedes dealer.
Once a year i do a winter health check (which if you ask your local dealer, they will do for free) and in the summer the car has its service.
We have had no issues with the stop start yet but we do drive the car the most and is used daily. Once a week or at the very least once a month we take it on a long journey which helps with the battery and also the diesel particulate filter gets to regenerate.
Hi Adrian. If you are not worried about using the start stop function then I would leave replacing your battery for your car.
When it finds it difficult to start or you get a message appear on the instrument cluster, then I would change the battery.
@@DrSaahb Thank you for the tips! I usually drive it 3-4 times a week, not on long journys, tho...Last time I took it on a long trip the start stop function started working again... for sure I'll be looking into a new battery very soon, tho. Awesome spec, I imagine how great the range of that diesel engine is! My local dealer suggests I change the oil every 6 months but to be honest I do it once a year (Less than 6k miles) I've looked and the oil still has some color which is nice to see.
The diesel engine on a long run is good. But when we drive it locally then it is no different to the 1.6 petrol really. But I bet your 250 loves a drink but its more fun than ours 👌
i want a test drive
Thanks for the comment. You cannot test drive this car because it is my parents car.
Please contact your local Mercedes Dealer to arrange a test drive 😃
No Apple carplay in infotainment???
Thanks for the comment. This model year did not have it but I believe the following model year did have it. Very early examples may or may not have it.
no sunroof
Thanks for the comment. No sunroof on this car. Extra options are heated seats, satnav and parking sensors.
Thank youuu
Thank you for the comment. This has made my day. What colour and specification did you purchase?
Hello, is there any feature to make corrections to soundproof?
People hears my music outside while driving which was not happening before
Hello, is there any feature to make corrections to soundproof?
People hears my music outside while driving which was not happening before
Thanks for the comment. You can add soundproofing I think but I wouldn’t recommend it.
I would recommend you just lower the volume when you are in residential places.
Ok thanks