Here's the Faraday Pouch I mentioned in the video: kit.co/npoleary/recommended-products/faraday-pouch-car-ke Basically they block all signals emitted from modern car keys, meaning that hackers and car thieves cannot clone them or use a relay method to start a car. Comes in a pack of two to protect the main key and the spare key!
Hi Nick I have a question or more have a request for help have u or can you do a short video how best to re fit any of the letters which accidentally get knocked off from the Turbo logo on the side of AMG cars as I have managed to knock mine off while washing the car which unfortunately is easily done I look forward to your response.
Hey Pete, no I haven’t ever experienced that myself before however I’m sure they’re just stuck on with a weatherproof adhesive seal on the back of them. I’ve seen them before in a packet and it looks like the letters are all in one, don’t think the letters are sold separately but I could be completely wrong. I’m sure if you get in touch with your local Mercedes, they might be able to assist!
Great video Nick. Please exercise caution with these pouches, I bought the very same pouches and the one that I use every day failed last weekend. I tested the one for my spare keys and that worked fine. In my experience the pouch lasted seven months, I would recommend periodic testing to ensure the pouch is actually blocking the signal from the key. Just as well one of your colleagues told me about double clicking the key on exit from the vehicle when I took delivery of my car. For now I’ve had to resort to wrapping my spare key in aluminium foil, which is effective at blocking the signal.
Recently my CLA was hit by one of my neighbours and thanks to the collision warning system I was able to get the CCTV footage from my flats car park camera seeing as the neighbour decided not to leave their details or own up to it
Thank you Mr Rick! Glad you’re loving the videos old and new! I’m working on upgrading some of the older ones too to be more relevant with current tech in Mercedes 🤓
As a Dutchman, I often watch your videos about Mercedes, and I learn a lot from them. What struck me in your video about security was your comment to park your car at night in a place with sufficient light; under a lamppost for example. This is to attract attention in case of danger. A recent study in the Netherlands indicated that such a thing is the wrong choice. A thief or burglar likes it when there is a little light, so he can do his job without using a "conspicuous" flashlight! In case the car is parked in a dark place, he will have to use a flashlight to see something at all. A moving light from a flashlight in a dark place therefore attracts more attention. I think this is a good point to highlight.
Thanks Kees van der Zwan, ah interesting. I guess it depends if they have a torch. Most CCTV clips that I have seen, criminals rely on ambient lighting from streetlights and almost never use a torch unless inside. Interesting though, I’d never thought of that!
Hi Nick. I bought those key pouches immediately after getting my CLA. They work perfectly, and I will recommend them to anyone. I didn't know about the double press of the key, so I'm going to get in the habit of doing that from now.
Thanks Nick! I really wanted to know how to just open my door , because they all get unlocked at the same time. So glad I watched this! I'm going to do this in the morning when I get to work, I will feel much better in the parking lot when I'm shopping. Thanks again dropping knowledge 😊
Good Morning Nick. It does work! I unlocked my car this morning not realising that only my door was unlocked not until my wife tried to get in the passengers door Lol. Thank you for the tip! 👍🏽❤️🙏🏽
Just a hint on the faraday pouch. I do have aftermarket pouches but tinfoil works just as well. I’ve tested it. Lock your car and wrap your Mercedes key in it. Then touch the door handle. The car won’t open. Certainly not as convenient but if you’re in a pinch…
Great videos Nick. Think I have almost watched most of your content now, keep them coming 👍. Had my EQA just over 2 weeks now and your videos have helped me love it even more. One issue I do have is with the boot keep opening when the key is in my pocket, I like the tip on turning off the key fob but how is it turned back on and any tips to stop the boot keep opening when I’m not intending it too?
Thanks Terry! Glad you’re enjoying the videos! 🤓👍🏼 Just prepping for the ones this year 😜 No sadly not if the boot button is pressed it will open, there’s no way to turn it off
Totally loving your videos as ever. Informative, professional and well put together. A total pleasure to watch, and I have literally watched them all. Keep them coming, as the audiance is here.
Just put a deposit on an E class wagon for 2023. Apparently the new models take a photo 360 degrees when a collision happens and the car is parked. Nice to see the progression of technology in this case.
Nick, another great video. You may well have already done one of these videos….but as a new Mercedes owner (2021 GLE 350), I’m looking for guidance as to how to maximize the all safety features of my car - it’s definitely winter here in Canada so I want to be as safe on the road as possible.
Hey Joe! Thank you! Glad you enjoyed the video! I’ve covered a few safety features found in Mercedes models, but for the best winter performance a 4 Wheel Drive is best so good choice on the GLE! 🤓 Adding winter tyres can help increase performance in the cold. I’d recommend though on Dynamic Select using Eco as it will limit the amount of power to the road and ensure smooth power delivery.
Thanks Thomas! Glad you’re enjoying the videos! There’s loads of Tips & Tricks in my playlist here: th-cam.com/play/PLyo-duQc8myqCIqf8E_-x-3dMZ50uKIHA.html Have you seen those?
Hi Nick. At the end you mentioned that the Mercedes’ me app uses gps so it can be blocked when tracking your car, is this the same if you use URBAN guard that you can buy from the Mercedes’ App Store? Thanks for the great video’s they have been really useful since buying my Mercedes’
Hey Neal, yes technically as it just uses GPS. I’ve never used it or utilised it before so can’t comment on how it works inside and out etc Hoping to cover it on my channel one day!
Great video thanks.just got my new C class 73 didn't really have a handover. Now I'm confused as to why my wing mirrors don't close when the car is locked?? Please advise 🙏 Nick
Thank you! They’ll just be off in settings, if you toggle it back on, then they’ll fold back in again. The reason why that’s changed is because there are profiles in the car and the default settings are not to fold the mirrors in. So if your car has this with the users: User 1 Fold in mirrors ✅ User 2 Fold in Mirrors ✅ Guest Fold in Mirrors ❌ If you have selected guest then this is why they will have stopped working. Best thing to do is to log into each profile and re-enable fold in mirrors for each person. Home Settings Vehicle And I think it’s in there (from memory)
Hey Walt, I don’t believe so, in the UK there’s 2x 2.0L Diesel engines with 200hp and 265hp And 1x 1.5L Petrol engine with 200hp All feature a mild hybrid drive which means it can assist with either turning the engine off as you slow down or assisting with acceleration. There are rumours of a plug-in hybrid next year too!
Hey CookieSlayer, I don’t know about others but I’ve features these on my channel before: amzn.to/3HiuRmi They worked in this video: th-cam.com/video/omt_MIepoq8/w-d-xo.html
Thanks Nick, really useful. Before I had my key programmed, I used to be able to press the lock button twice and that will deactivate keyless. But I've just had my key programmed as I lost one of them and I am now unable to disable keyless entry on both keys by double pressing lock button. Is this a programming issue? I guess I should take the keys back to the dealer to have a look.
Thank you! Mercedes have two ways to turn off keyless, the old way is pressing lock twice. The newer way is shown in my key tips video. It might be as you have had it coded that they might have put the newest version on it? Just a thought? You might but have to ask them The key video is here if that helps: th-cam.com/video/mCL6Ifs77RM/w-d-xo.html
Laptops can be scanned for - my care was broken recently with just the laptop stolen. The laptop was in the bootspace, out of sight. So never leave them in the car unattended.
Happy to report that the new S-Class DOES take pictures during the Collision Impact notification, as long as you have a memory card inserted and the option selected in the Settings section. The unfortunate part, however, is that if you park in a parking garage that has several levels, and a heavier vehicle drives by, shaking the floor a bit, Mercedes will "assume" that was a collision and send you a message unnecessarily. Happened to us a few days after we bought the car, and freaked us out! ha ha...no damage though!
Hi Nick, I'm not sure if this makes any sense, but I still want to check with you. I have noticed a few random but strange things in the Mercedes GLE 2021 these days - like the SOS dial button attached to the windshield is ON (the red light under the button is active) almost frequently, I am noticing for the past three days. Secondly, these days I also noticed that the sunroof opened, but only the first part, i.e. the cloth side panel pulled backwards. The glass cover os still not opened. Thirdly, I feel that the air conditioner is also not been working properly for the past two weeks. It's blowing quite hot air, even at 19 or 20 degrees. I usually keep AC on, with auto and sync mode active. The air seems hot and unbearable when it touches my hand while holding the steering. I immediately make the 17 deg for 5-7 minutes, and the it starts blowing cold air. These are few things I have been experiencing which seems to me a bit odd and confusing. Have you heard anything about these things?
Hey sambakorea, Yes I’ve seen the red light on too, I would presume it’s just illuminated so you can see where it is 👍🏼 Not sure I understand about the sunroof, it’s a three way switch, same button for the blind, opening the roof on vent and opening the roof fully (above the driver only) Also if you don’t think your heating is working right, I’d defo speak to Mercedes about it
Hi Nick, great presentation as usual, I didn’t know about the key functions for the doors as it’s alway a worry somebody else could jump in the car especially when my wife is using it will be applying this today thank you.
Hey Drew Eden! Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it! I think Dashcams are quite good in driving today, just having an extra set of eyes on the road is good in itself. Sometimes in some cases it can even reduce your insurance!
As always useful information, thank you Nick! About the "Consider where you park", unfortunately I recently had a bad experience: someone deliberately scratched in multiple sides my Mercedes in plain day, while it was parked and I was away.. It was parked perfectly and far away from other cars. Fortunately the damage was repaired with insurance. However, it was frustrating and I would have liked to know who did it, but unfortunately the parking lot was not under video surveillance.... It would be nice if there was some solution to avoid these kind of inconveniences, apart from keeping your car in garage, of course! 😊 So after this experience I add a point: if possible, park always where there is video surveillance!
Thanks chdoors! Glad you enjoyed it! Oh no! :( That’s not good, I’ve had that happen to me before years and years ago so I feel your pain. It’s a horrible thing to do.
Hey Nick, thanks for the informative content. I had a problem with access to my GLA AMG+. I approached my car and openned the trunk keyless. I put my back-pack in the trunk and left my car key also in it and closed the trunk keyless. Then I couldn't open any of the doors including the trunk. the only solution I found was to fetch the spare key from home and open the car. Now I'm so careful not to leave the key in the trunk. Is there any other solution to avoid this problem or to open the car without the spare key?
Thank you! Glad you enjoy the videos! Oh yeah go careful, as the whole car would be locked when you that. I guess you could also utilise the Mercedes me app to unlock the car. That could also work? Then you could get the key? What you did the spare would do it too 👍🏼
Haha thanks! 😅 Nothing wrong with a bit of acting! 🙈 I thought of that shot but I didn’t think anyone would want to do it, so thought I’d do it myself 🤓
Oh no not at all! This is just the “toot” from the horn, the alarm sound will always be active unless you switch off “Interior Motion Sensor” and/or “Tow Away Protection”
Excellent introduction Nick and enjoyable content. The subtitles are an excellent useful tool for people like me. Faraday pouches are great but can you please confirm to me that once the key is double clicked (on 21 reg model) they are pointless and just a case of doubly sure? Thanks and we’ll keep watching. Joseph 👍🇲🇹🇬🇧🇮🇪
Thanks Joseph! Glad you’re enjoying the videos! 🤓 Yes double clicking the key does turn the key off and Keyless Go etc but the pouches can be used for additional security
Thanks Nick for another very informative video, I didn’t know about the ability to lock the key so now after watching your video, both my Mercedes Benz keys are locked.
Great Vids. My 2021 c300 has a oil gage under my display service menu. What are the equivalent oil requirements for mid and low levels? Are there alternatives for checking the level? How do I know the sensor is working? How do you know if the car is using too much oil? I would love to see more on this topic.
Hey Ralph, yes you’re right! Most modern cars now have oil measurement on the screen. Basically there’s a max level and a low level at which point the car will notify you to get it checked. It also check oil pressure too so if anything is wrong, you’ll get a visible message on the screen. Hope that helps!
@@npoleary Thanks Nick for your prompt reply. Your advice is always helpful. I was concerned about the oil level because my car was purchased with 31 miles and after driving 2000 miles, the oil level went from MAX to MID. There were no notifications on my app or display. I am worried about my oil consumption. What would you do? Thanks again.
Hi Nick, another good video. Didn’t know two lock presses on the key turns off the key. Does the car deadlock on a second press or on the first anyway?
Thanks Nick, as always, very helpful. I wasn’t aware of the Collision Detection feature, but I’ve checked & I do have it :- ) regarding the spare key, how long should I expect the battery to last, without any use? - is there any benefit in swapping the main & spare keys at …. say….6 monthly intervals? - Cheers mate - Peter.
Hey Peter, thank you! Glad you enjoy the videos! Not sure to be honest, but they do last a long time! The last two Mercedes I owned, the spare key still had charge after 2 years so it should be fine! I believe After-Sales in Mercedes dealerships replace the batteries every two years anyway on it’s service. Hope that helps!
Great Video, On another note,is it only possible to update MBUX from FU1 to FU2 at a Mercedes’ garage? Why can’t these updates be done OTA,appreciate any reply 👍🏼
Hey Dave, as far as I’m aware OTA updates are just for navigation updates but if you speak with your dealership during a service etc, they might be able to do it for you 🤓
I saw on one your videos tht if you set home and work set on your sat nav, there is a way to, set the system to avoid traffic blockages. Can you point me to this video please?
Hey Nick, great video. just a quick question, our 2022 cla 250 has somehow started to do the driver's door unlock feature by itself. How do I reset it to all doors unlocking? Thanks
Thanks Milo, it’s unlocking by itself? That’s not right, I’ve never heard of that before. If the unlock button is pressed on the key, it will auto lock after a couple of minutes as long as a door is not opened. Is it staying unlocked?
Apologies for the confusion, when we walk up to it and grab the handle normally all the doors unlock, but now when I grab the drivers door only that door unlocks?
Ah that can be changed by holding unlock and lock next to the car th-cam.com/video/WeTCTvKoTWs/w-d-xo.html It’s a feature to toggle drivers door only unlock on / off
Hi Nick can you have the spare key deactivated but the primary key active, or if the primary key is active does that automatically mean the spare will be active? Presuming safest way is to use a faraday pouch for the spare.
I used to press the button on the door and double press the button on the remote control on my C-Class AMG convertible 2017 but the fee still managed to get into it programme it and steal it within 30 seconds
Sadly Active Parking Assist parking assist had been removed from certain new models from approx 2020 onwards. This was due to the new United Nations regulation (UN-R-79). This basically requires systems like this to have a hands on / hands off sensor to detect if you have your hands on the steering wheel or not. I'm sure Mercedes-Benz are working hard on this for future models in years to come but hasn’t been available on new cars for quite a while.
Not used it, I would never recommend anything unless I have used it myself for a while. I’ve heard good things about those sorts of immobilisers but I’d need to see how they work etc
I bough a 2021 A250e and I did not get the collision detection feature ;O ffs.. Thats a major bummer.. The dang car can do anything from the app except do what a little motion sensor and a smartphone could do...
U tried to buy such a patch to put my key in, but mercedes benz however, here in Portuval, nobody knows what that are... Can you please tell me where I buy such a patch please??
Hey Magd, it can vary as they may not be available in all countries. These pouches are called Faraday Pouches. Typically just a soft pouch for the key but the inner part is lined with metal which blocks radio frequencies such as keys.
Hi Nick, I am living in Sydney Australia. I just got a A250e last month and have noticed that since delivery the estimated battery range has reduced from approx 62km to now only 48kms after charging to 100%. We do not run air conditioning for any length of time and we drive very conservatively. Is this normal ?.
Yes this is completely normal it’s how it’s designed and to be honest is no different to the range indicator on petrol / diesels on all cars. Range indicators are adaptive and show you an estimated range based on the last 200 miles of driving, as well as outside ambient temperature, use of A/C heating & cooling etc. If you do lots of shorter small journeys overtime, the car will estimate that you’ll get less, but then if you do a longer journey with speeds over 40mph it’ll show more range. Seasons also affect this too, so in the winter it will show less but then as it gets warmer (optimum is 23°C) it’ll show more.
I have question I am a hiker and I like to stash a key somewhere under the car I can do this by removing the metal key from the remote but I cannot lock the remote inside the car is there a workaround for this???
Hey Sully, not sure I haven’t ever tried that before. I know that when you open the driver’s door it’ll unlock all doors so that may not be possible. The blade of the key is just for emergencies In gaining access in case the battery is low.
@@npoleary I pickup a Faraday pouch going to put remote without the key in pouch and place it somewhere inside - and hide key outside I test it soon let you know if works thanks for getting back to me 👍🏻
Collision detection is good but....... Its way behind the curve of Tesla. I have 4 or 5 cameras on my mercedes and for them to sit dormant during an incident is crazy. GDPR isn't a consideration providing the data is recorded to a drive within the vehicle and not the Mercedes cloud. Tesla uses the 360 cameras for this very purpose.
Hi Nick, I tried to disarm all doors for 7 seconds so that only the drivers side will unlock and lock because I use the car on my own most of the time, but it seems to not work. Is it because my car has the keyless entry?
Hey Jerome, it should work, I haven’t come across a model that hasn’t done it before. It could be country specific? Where abouts are you based? Sorry hard to tell on here! 😅
Hmmm, strange I’ve been always led to believe that it works on all models. I’ve stood right beside it previously so wonder if that’s anything to do with it? If you speak with your local dealership, they may be able to advise if your car has the capability of doing it.
@@npoleary just to let you know my vehicle is the A Class AMG PREMIUM PLUS 2019. Could it be maybe different models and year is the reason why. But yes I’ll try my dealership thanks for update!
Hi Nick, long time subscriber here. Wondering if you can help with a question. Does the 2021 GLA come with the easy entry/exit function? My 2021 GLA has it in the info system as active but the seats do not move when the setting is set to on. My local dealer seems to think the car doesn’t actually have the ability to do it - not a factory installed feature - only higher end models. Even though it’s in the manual and in the info/settings screen. Thanks!
Thanks Artagain! Glad you’re loving the videos! Well Easy Entry / Exit doesn’t work in all positions of the seat, it’ll only primarily work if the seat is quite far forward. For example for me, it doesn’t move at all on Easy Entry / Exit because I have my seat quite a fair way back. Hope that helps!
Hi Artagain, would you mind sharing what model GLA you have please, I'm waiting for a delivery soon of the GLA 250e premium plus, not sure if the easy entry/exit is on that model? Many thanks ...Paul
Hi Nick sorry this isn’t about your video but I have a question about NAV on and a class 2018 my car has gone into predictive navigation so shows me the way home when I’m only two minutes from my house I find it really annoying I’ve tried turning it off on Mercedes me app but it has not affected the actual car itself I’ve been through all the settings within the car on the MBUX system and I cannot find any sign of predictive NAV in there could you tell me where it lives or is it something that cannot be turned off thanks
Hey Jason this sounds to me like commuter route on MBUX. If I recall it’s on Navi, Settings (bottom right), Advanced and it’s in here somewhere. The menus have changed over the years so I don’t know the exact layout yours will have but look for the wording “Commuter Route” and switch it off 🤓
Trackers are useless, plod consider car crime well down on their list of priorities, likewise burglary and garden shed thefts don't even prompt a visit
Hi Nick I have a question for you do you know of any known faults with C class cabriolet roof problems? I have owned my c class from new and has now developed another fault with the roof not closing properly.
@@npoleary Hi Nick yes it’s booked in for next week, but I don’t have much confidence in their ability to fix it as this is the 2nd time it’s failed 😞 and now out of warranty which I’m worried about.
Just a thought: in my experience with those faraday pouches they appear not to last forever! Both cars (different manufacturers) are wireless so I bought two of the pouches and tested them out. Yep success, after about six months the one for my wife’s car had stopped working and she could open the car with the key still in the pouch. Cue a lot of testing and swapping of keys and I found my pouch had given up the ghost too. I have no idea why, it’s a pouch. It just has to do pouch like things and be there. It doesn’t get abused or used incorrectly (you just put the keys in and press the Velcro down). Very odd - we bought two more and they lasted about six months as well. I’d be intrigued if any one else has experienced that?
Wow, in the last segment, I see the car is "approved used" and the price is 124,999 pounds!. Seriously? I bought a brand new 2023 GLE450 three months ago for 98,000 Canadian dollars. You guys are being ripped off in the UK!
Yeah! I would love to try them actually and test them. The only issue is see is that they need a ping off another Apple product so it might take a few days to get a reading. Cheap and inexpensive for sure though!
I'm going to try it, I bought vaults for the airtag that can be placed almost anywhere. The plus and minus as I understand it now, is that the airtag will report to any nearby device that they are being tracked - and then give them the opportunity to search for it along with audio (hence the speaker removal). But, someone, and maybe you can do this, did a test of how long it took for the airtag to report, and it seemed like a long time. If someone steals your car for a joyride, they might be driving long enough to get that "report". But someone who is stealing your car for a chop shop probably would not be in it long enough to get the alert. Love your channel Nick, keep up the good work!@@npoleary
The audio confirm is really annoying - while I would love acoustic confirmation that the car is locked - the horn is annoying and too loud - imagine coming home late from work or if on shift and coming home early morning - how your neighbours would love you. Other cars use a more subtle sound that isn't the car horn - come on Mercedes!
Any comment I make could jinx me so I'm keeping quiet. My team only wins when I don't watch the game. My glass is half empty, and I chipped a tooth on the rim and broke the glass and cut my lip. Then my left foot fell off.
Here's the Faraday Pouch I mentioned in the video:
kit.co/npoleary/recommended-products/faraday-pouch-car-ke
Basically they block all signals emitted from modern car keys, meaning that hackers and car thieves cannot clone them or use a relay method to start a car.
Comes in a pack of two to protect the main key and the spare key!
Hi Nick I have a question or more have a request for help have u or can you do a short video how best to re fit any of the letters which accidentally get knocked off from the Turbo logo on the side of AMG cars as I have managed to knock mine off while washing the car which unfortunately is easily done I look forward to your response.
Hey Pete, no I haven’t ever experienced that myself before however I’m sure they’re just stuck on with a weatherproof adhesive seal on the back of them.
I’ve seen them before in a packet and it looks like the letters are all in one, don’t think the letters are sold separately but I could be completely wrong.
I’m sure if you get in touch with your local Mercedes, they might be able to assist!
Great video Nick. Please exercise caution with these pouches, I bought the very same pouches and the one that I use every day failed last weekend. I tested the one for my spare keys and that worked fine. In my experience the pouch lasted seven months, I would recommend periodic testing to ensure the pouch is actually blocking the signal from the key. Just as well one of your colleagues told me about double clicking the key on exit from the vehicle when I took delivery of my car. For now I’ve had to resort to wrapping my spare key in aluminium foil, which is effective at blocking the signal.
I have a question?
Wat size i needs for the key A250e?
Ah when I made this video a year ago there was only a pack of two. The size that’s in that pack fits the keys 🤓
Recently my CLA was hit by one of my neighbours and thanks to the collision warning system I was able to get the CCTV footage from my flats car park camera seeing as the neighbour decided not to leave their details or own up to it
This exact thing happened to me
I think I've watched all your videos at this point. Some many times. I learn something new in every video you post. Thank you Nick.
Thank you Mr Rick! Glad you’re loving the videos old and new! I’m working on upgrading some of the older ones too to be more relevant with current tech in Mercedes 🤓
As a Dutchman, I often watch your videos about Mercedes, and I learn a lot from them. What struck me in your video about security was your comment to park your car at night in a place with sufficient light; under a lamppost for example. This is to attract attention in case of danger.
A recent study in the Netherlands indicated that such a thing is the wrong choice. A thief or burglar likes it when there is a little light, so he can do his job without using a "conspicuous" flashlight! In case the car is parked in a dark place, he will have to use a flashlight to see something at all. A moving light from a flashlight in a dark place therefore attracts more attention.
I think this is a good point to highlight.
Thanks Kees van der Zwan, ah interesting. I guess it depends if they have a torch. Most CCTV clips that I have seen, criminals rely on ambient lighting from streetlights and almost never use a torch unless inside.
Interesting though, I’d never thought of that!
The information you provide in your videos are complete, clarified, analysed and well explained. Thank you!
Thanks George! Glad you enjoy the videos! I’ll try and keep them coming!
Great information….especially the double tap of the key fob!
Hi Nick. I bought those key pouches immediately after getting my CLA. They work perfectly, and I will recommend them to anyone.
I didn't know about the double press of the key, so I'm going to get in the habit of doing that from now.
Thanks Nick! I really wanted to know how to just open my door , because they all get unlocked at the same time. So glad I watched this! I'm going to do this in the morning when I get to work, I will feel much better in the parking lot when I'm shopping. Thanks again dropping knowledge 😊
Hi Nick, a wheel locker could also be an option .. I am using one as well as the Faraday pouches 😊
Good Morning Nick. It does work! I unlocked my car this morning not realising that only my door was unlocked not until my wife tried to get in the passengers door Lol. Thank you for the tip! 👍🏽❤️🙏🏽
No worries Jerome! Glad you enjoyed it!
Could be a useful option if you want to leave the wife behind 😁😁
Just a hint on the faraday pouch. I do have aftermarket pouches but tinfoil works just as well. I’ve tested it. Lock your car and wrap your Mercedes key in it. Then touch the door handle. The car won’t open. Certainly not as convenient but if you’re in a pinch…
Aha there we go! Never tried that before 🤓
I loved that you even tried that…..very enterprising you
Great videos Nick. Think I have almost watched most of your content now, keep them coming 👍. Had my EQA just over 2 weeks now and your videos have helped me love it even more.
One issue I do have is with the boot keep opening when the key is in my pocket, I like the tip on turning off the key fob but how is it turned back on and any tips to stop the boot keep opening when I’m not intending it too?
Thanks Terry! Glad you’re enjoying the videos! 🤓👍🏼
Just prepping for the ones this year 😜
No sadly not if the boot button is pressed it will open, there’s no way to turn it off
Totally loving your videos as ever. Informative, professional and well put together. A total pleasure to watch, and I have literally watched them all. Keep them coming, as the audiance is here.
Thank you moyah8! 🤓🙏🙏
Glad you’re loving the videos!
Another great video Nick. Any chance you can do a full guide to Guard 360?
Thank you! Yeah I can add it to the list of potential future videos! 🤓 It’s a big list but I’ll add it for sure
Just put a deposit on an E class wagon for 2023. Apparently the new models take a photo 360 degrees when a collision happens and the car is parked. Nice to see the progression of technology in this case.
Nick, another great video.
You may well have already done one of these videos….but as a new Mercedes owner (2021 GLE 350), I’m looking for guidance as to how to maximize the all safety features of my car - it’s definitely winter here in Canada so I want to be as safe on the road as possible.
Hey Joe! Thank you! Glad you enjoyed the video!
I’ve covered a few safety features found in Mercedes models, but for the best winter performance a 4 Wheel Drive is best so good choice on the GLE! 🤓
Adding winter tyres can help increase performance in the cold.
I’d recommend though on Dynamic Select using Eco as it will limit the amount of power to the road and ensure smooth power delivery.
Thanks Nick I just picked up my GLE450 with AMG package, learn something new every week !!
Hi Nick... Great videos - keep em coming. Any good tips for my old school CLA 220d Coupe?
Thanks Thomas! Glad you’re enjoying the videos!
There’s loads of Tips & Tricks in my playlist here: th-cam.com/play/PLyo-duQc8myqCIqf8E_-x-3dMZ50uKIHA.html
Have you seen those?
Hi Nick. At the end you mentioned that the Mercedes’ me app uses gps so it can be blocked when tracking your car, is this the same if you use URBAN guard that you can buy from the Mercedes’ App Store? Thanks for the great video’s they have been really useful since buying my Mercedes’
Hey Neal, yes technically as it just uses GPS.
I’ve never used it or utilised it before so can’t comment on how it works inside and out etc
Hoping to cover it on my channel one day!
Great video thanks.just got my new C class 73 didn't really have a handover.
Now I'm confused as to why my wing mirrors don't close when the car is locked?? Please advise 🙏 Nick
Thank you!
They’ll just be off in settings, if you toggle it back on, then they’ll fold back in again.
The reason why that’s changed is because there are profiles in the car and the default settings are not to fold the mirrors in.
So if your car has this with the users:
User 1
Fold in mirrors ✅
User 2
Fold in Mirrors ✅
Guest
Fold in Mirrors ❌
If you have selected guest then this is why they will have stopped working. Best thing to do is to log into each profile and re-enable fold in mirrors for each person.
Home
Settings
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And I think it’s in there (from memory)
Incredible opening. I got genuine chills. 🙂
Thanks Lightning Farron! 🤓
Thanks nick,great video as always,is Mercedes’ going to make c300 est petrol s206 ?
Hey Walt, I don’t believe so, in the UK there’s
2x 2.0L Diesel engines with 200hp and 265hp
And
1x 1.5L Petrol engine with 200hp
All feature a mild hybrid drive which means it can assist with either turning the engine off as you slow down or assisting with acceleration.
There are rumours of a plug-in hybrid next year too!
I recently got a faraday pouch and for some reason it does not work with my new mercedes but works absolutely fine for my van and ford fiesta.
Hey CookieSlayer, I don’t know about others but I’ve features these on my channel before: amzn.to/3HiuRmi
They worked in this video: th-cam.com/video/omt_MIepoq8/w-d-xo.html
Those pouches work 👌 great video.
Thank you! I use them even to this day! 🤓
Very interesting, thanks Nick
Thanks Nick, really useful. Before I had my key programmed, I used to be able to press the lock button twice and that will deactivate keyless. But I've just had my key programmed as I lost one of them and I am now unable to disable keyless entry on both keys by double pressing lock button. Is this a programming issue? I guess I should take the keys back to the dealer to have a look.
Thank you!
Mercedes have two ways to turn off keyless, the old way is pressing lock twice. The newer way is shown in my key tips video. It might be as you have had it coded that they might have put the newest version on it? Just a thought? You might but have to ask them
The key video is here if that helps: th-cam.com/video/mCL6Ifs77RM/w-d-xo.html
Thanks Nick, unfortunately the new way doesn’t work either 😢 might have to check with the dealer
Laptops can be scanned for - my care was broken recently with just the laptop stolen. The laptop was in the bootspace, out of sight. So never leave them in the car unattended.
Happy to report that the new S-Class DOES take pictures during the Collision Impact notification, as long as you have a memory card inserted and the option selected in the Settings section. The unfortunate part, however, is that if you park in a parking garage that has several levels, and a heavier vehicle drives by, shaking the floor a bit, Mercedes will "assume" that was a collision and send you a message unnecessarily. Happened to us a few days after we bought the car, and freaked us out! ha ha...no damage though!
Thanks for sharing James! That’s good to know! 🤓
Hi Nick, I'm not sure if this makes any sense, but I still want to check with you. I have noticed a few random but strange things in the Mercedes GLE 2021 these days - like the SOS dial button attached to the windshield is ON (the red light under the button is active) almost frequently, I am noticing for the past three days.
Secondly, these days I also noticed that the sunroof opened, but only the first part, i.e. the cloth side panel pulled backwards. The glass cover os still not opened.
Thirdly, I feel that the air conditioner is also not been working properly for the past two weeks. It's blowing quite hot air, even at 19 or 20 degrees. I usually keep AC on, with auto and sync mode active. The air seems hot and unbearable when it touches my hand while holding the steering. I immediately make the 17 deg for 5-7 minutes, and the it starts blowing cold air.
These are few things I have been experiencing which seems to me a bit odd and confusing. Have you heard anything about these things?
Hey sambakorea,
Yes I’ve seen the red light on too, I would presume it’s just illuminated so you can see where it is 👍🏼
Not sure I understand about the sunroof, it’s a three way switch, same button for the blind, opening the roof on vent and opening the roof fully (above the driver only)
Also if you don’t think your heating is working right, I’d defo speak to Mercedes about it
Hi Nick, great video thanks 🙏
Thank you Jag! Glad you liked this week’s video! 🤓👍🏼
Thank You Nick!
Hi Nick, great presentation as usual, I didn’t know about the key functions for the doors as it’s alway a worry somebody else could jump in the car especially when my wife is using it will be applying this today thank you.
Great video, I didn't know about only unlocking the drivers door. What is your view on dashcams ?
Hey Drew Eden! Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it!
I think Dashcams are quite good in driving today, just having an extra set of eyes on the road is good in itself. Sometimes in some cases it can even reduce your insurance!
TH-cam considered point 9 an ad and provided me a ‘skip’ button :’)
As always useful information, thank you Nick! About the "Consider where you park", unfortunately I recently had a bad experience: someone deliberately scratched in multiple sides my Mercedes in plain day, while it was parked and I was away.. It was parked perfectly and far away from other cars. Fortunately the damage was repaired with insurance. However, it was frustrating and I would have liked to know who did it, but unfortunately the parking lot was not under video surveillance.... It would be nice if there was some solution to avoid these kind of inconveniences, apart from keeping your car in garage, of course! 😊 So after this experience I add a point: if possible, park always where there is video surveillance!
You could get dash cams fitted that record when your vehicle is parked!
Thanks chdoors! Glad you enjoyed it!
Oh no! :(
That’s not good, I’ve had that happen to me before years and years ago so I feel your pain. It’s a horrible thing to do.
Thx Nick. I am using the same paraday pouches come with a big box. Those pouches smell funny but do the job as you mentioned.
Hey Nick, thanks for the informative content. I had a problem with access to my GLA AMG+. I approached my car and openned the trunk keyless. I put my back-pack in the trunk and left my car key also in it and closed the trunk keyless. Then I couldn't open any of the doors including the trunk. the only solution I found was to fetch the spare key from home and open the car. Now I'm so careful not to leave the key in the trunk. Is there any other solution to avoid this problem or to open the car without the spare key?
Thank you! Glad you enjoy the videos!
Oh yeah go careful, as the whole car would be locked when you that. I guess you could also utilise the Mercedes me app to unlock the car. That could also work? Then you could get the key? What you did the spare would do it too 👍🏼
Thanks for the vid as always Nick, and must say you looked the part trying to nick that Merc in the intro :D
Haha thanks! 😅
Nothing wrong with a bit of acting! 🙈
I thought of that shot but I didn’t think anyone would want to do it, so thought I’d do it myself 🤓
does turning off audible lock disable the alarm from being heard when car is broken in to?
Oh no not at all! This is just the “toot” from the horn, the alarm sound will always be active unless you switch off “Interior Motion Sensor” and/or “Tow Away Protection”
Excellent introduction Nick and enjoyable content. The subtitles are an excellent useful tool for people like me. Faraday pouches are great but can you please confirm to me that once the key is double clicked (on 21 reg model) they are pointless and just a case of doubly sure? Thanks and we’ll keep watching. Joseph 👍🇲🇹🇬🇧🇮🇪
Thanks Joseph! Glad you’re enjoying the videos! 🤓
Yes double clicking the key does turn the key off and Keyless Go etc but the pouches can be used for additional security
Thanks Nick for another very informative video, I didn’t know about the ability to lock the key so now after watching your video, both my Mercedes Benz keys are locked.
Aha awesome snuggles03! 🤓 thank you glad you enjoyed it!
Great Vids. My 2021 c300 has a oil gage under my display service menu. What are the equivalent oil requirements for mid and low levels? Are there alternatives for checking the level? How do I know the sensor is working? How do you know if the car is using too much oil? I would love to see more on this topic.
Hey Ralph, yes you’re right! Most modern cars now have oil measurement on the screen. Basically there’s a max level and a low level at which point the car will notify you to get it checked.
It also check oil pressure too so if anything is wrong, you’ll get a visible message on the screen.
Hope that helps!
@@npoleary Thanks Nick for your prompt reply. Your advice is always helpful. I was concerned about the oil level because my car was purchased with 31 miles and after driving 2000 miles, the oil level went from MAX to MID. There were no notifications on my app or display. I am worried about my oil consumption. What would you do?
Thanks again.
Hi Nick, another good video. Didn’t know two lock presses on the key turns off the key. Does the car deadlock on a second press or on the first anyway?
Only first
Thanks Robbie! You beat me to it! Haha
Yes, Mercedes just have a simple Lock & Unlock on the key so deadlock is just that one push.
Brilliant nick
Thanks Nick, as always, very helpful. I wasn’t aware of the Collision Detection feature, but I’ve checked & I do have it :- ) regarding the spare key, how long should I expect the battery to last, without any use? - is there any benefit in swapping the main & spare keys at …. say….6 monthly intervals? - Cheers mate - Peter.
Hey Peter, thank you! Glad you enjoy the videos!
Not sure to be honest, but they do last a long time! The last two Mercedes I owned, the spare key still had charge after 2 years so it should be fine! I believe After-Sales in Mercedes dealerships replace the batteries every two years anyway on it’s service.
Hope that helps!
Highly recommend a Ghost immobiliser
Great Video, On another note,is it only possible to update MBUX from FU1 to FU2 at a Mercedes’ garage? Why can’t these updates be done OTA,appreciate any reply 👍🏼
Dave I’ve just had FU3 done on mine because of a fault. They don’t like doing it if not warranty as it takes a long time apparently.
Hey Dave, as far as I’m aware OTA updates are just for navigation updates but if you speak with your dealership during a service etc, they might be able to do it for you 🤓
I saw on one your videos tht if you set home and work set on your sat nav, there is a way to, set the system to avoid traffic blockages. Can you point me to this video please?
Commuter Route
10mins 50 sec in this video
th-cam.com/video/MrGYpIZhzbg/w-d-xo.html
🤓
Awesome, thank you 🙂
Hey Nick, great video. just a quick question, our 2022 cla 250 has somehow started to do the driver's door unlock feature by itself. How do I reset it to all doors unlocking? Thanks
Thanks Milo, it’s unlocking by itself? That’s not right, I’ve never heard of that before.
If the unlock button is pressed on the key, it will auto lock after a couple of minutes as long as a door is not opened.
Is it staying unlocked?
Apologies for the confusion, when we walk up to it and grab the handle normally all the doors unlock, but now when I grab the drivers door only that door unlocks?
Ah that can be changed by holding unlock and lock next to the car
th-cam.com/video/WeTCTvKoTWs/w-d-xo.html
It’s a feature to toggle drivers door only unlock on / off
Thanks Nick. 👍🏻
Hi Nick can you have the spare key deactivated but the primary key active, or if the primary key is active does that automatically mean the spare will be active?
Presuming safest way is to use a faraday pouch for the spare.
Oh no you can turn off each key individually but yes for maximum security the pouch will ensure that extra level of protection
@@npoleary Thanks Nick that clears that question up for me.
Another awesome video as always Nick. Cool intro mate 😉
Thanks Darryl! 🤓
I used to press the button on the door and double press the button on the remote control on my C-Class AMG convertible 2017 but the fee still managed to get into it programme it and steal it within 30 seconds
Nick do you know if Park Assist on current Mercedes models have been de activated?
Sadly Active Parking Assist parking assist had been removed from certain new models from approx 2020 onwards. This was due to the new United Nations regulation (UN-R-79).
This basically requires systems like this to have a hands on / hands off sensor to detect if you have your hands on the steering wheel or not.
I'm sure Mercedes-Benz are working hard on this for future models in years to come but hasn’t been available on new cars for quite a while.
Hi, i am surprised that you did not mention imobiliser like Ghost 2 :). Why?
Not used it, I would never recommend anything unless I have used it myself for a while. I’ve heard good things about those sorts of immobilisers but I’d need to see how they work etc
@@npoleary makes sense 👍thnx
AWERSOME!!👊
Thank you! 🙏 glad you’re enjoying the vids!
Great video
Thank you Polo alade 🤓👍🏼
Glad you enjoyed it!
In Holland we call this “kicking in open doors”
Hi Nick it’s very useful for me!
BTW can I hv the link for the pouches because I don’t find in the comments please?
Appreciated!
Hi Barry, no problem!
kit.co/npoleary/recommended-products/faraday-pouch-car-ke
Million thanks Nick!
I bough a 2021 A250e and I did not get the collision detection feature ;O ffs.. Thats a major bummer.. The dang car can do anything from the app except do what a little motion sensor and a smartphone could do...
Install a Pandora Alarm tracking with anti jacking system,
Tip 3: hide your valuables…. San Francisco has entered the chat!
Thanks for another great video Nick and great advice re using the Faraday pouches 👌So who was the masked car thief in the intro then I wonder ? 🤔
Haha 😂
Nothing wrong with a bit of acting! 🙈
U tried to buy such a patch to put my key in, but mercedes benz however, here in Portuval, nobody knows what that are... Can you please tell me where I buy such a patch please??
Hey Magd, it can vary as they may not be available in all countries.
These pouches are called Faraday Pouches. Typically just a soft pouch for the key but the inner part is lined with metal which blocks radio frequencies such as keys.
Hi Nick, I am living in Sydney Australia. I just got a A250e last month and have noticed that since delivery the estimated battery range has reduced from approx 62km to now only 48kms after charging to 100%. We do not run air conditioning for any length of time and we drive very conservatively. Is this normal ?.
Yes this is completely normal it’s how it’s designed and to be honest is no different to the range indicator on petrol / diesels on all cars.
Range indicators are adaptive and show you an estimated range based on the last 200 miles of driving, as well as outside ambient temperature, use of A/C heating & cooling etc.
If you do lots of shorter small journeys overtime, the car will estimate that you’ll get less, but then if you do a longer journey with speeds over 40mph it’ll show more range.
Seasons also affect this too, so in the winter it will show less but then as it gets warmer (optimum is 23°C) it’ll show more.
@@npoleary thanks for your reply
I have question I am a hiker and I like to stash a key somewhere under the car I can do this by removing the metal key from the remote but I cannot lock the remote inside the car is there a workaround for this???
Hey Sully, not sure I haven’t ever tried that before. I know that when you open the driver’s door it’ll unlock all doors so that may not be possible. The blade of the key is just for emergencies In gaining access in case the battery is low.
@@npoleary I pickup a Faraday pouch going to put remote without the key in pouch and place it somewhere inside - and hide key outside I test it soon let you know if works thanks for getting back to me 👍🏻
Where do. I look for to see if I have collision notification on app?
If it’s available on your Mercedes, it’ll say “Vehicle Alarm” as one of the tabs at the top or in the “More” section
LOVE THIS 😁
Collision detection is good but....... Its way behind the curve of Tesla. I have 4 or 5 cameras on my mercedes and for them to sit dormant during an incident is crazy. GDPR isn't a consideration providing the data is recorded to a drive within the vehicle and not the Mercedes cloud. Tesla uses the 360 cameras for this very purpose.
Hi Nick, I tried to disarm all doors for 7 seconds so that only the drivers side will unlock and lock because I use the car on my own most of the time, but it seems to not work. Is it because my car has the keyless entry?
Hey Jerome, it should work, I haven’t come across a model that hasn’t done it before. It could be country specific? Where abouts are you based? Sorry hard to tell on here! 😅
@@npoleary I’m coming from London.
Hmmm, strange
I’ve been always led to believe that it works on all models. I’ve stood right beside it previously so wonder if that’s anything to do with it?
If you speak with your local dealership, they may be able to advise if your car has the capability of doing it.
@@npoleary just to let you know my vehicle is the A Class AMG PREMIUM PLUS 2019. Could it be maybe different models and year is the reason why. But yes I’ll try my dealership thanks for update!
Hi Nick, long time subscriber here. Wondering if you can help with a question. Does the 2021 GLA come with the easy entry/exit function? My 2021 GLA has it in the info system as active but the seats do not move when the setting is set to on. My local dealer seems to think the car doesn’t actually have the ability to do it - not a factory installed feature - only higher end models. Even though it’s in the manual and in the info/settings screen. Thanks!
Thanks Artagain! Glad you’re loving the videos!
Well Easy Entry / Exit doesn’t work in all positions of the seat, it’ll only primarily work if the seat is quite far forward.
For example for me, it doesn’t move at all on Easy Entry / Exit because I have my seat quite a fair way back. Hope that helps!
@@npoleary ok. Thanks!
Hi Artagain, would you mind sharing what model GLA you have please, I'm waiting for a delivery soon of the GLA 250e premium plus, not sure if the easy entry/exit is on that model? Many thanks ...Paul
Hi Nick sorry this isn’t about your video but I have a question about NAV on and a class 2018 my car has gone into predictive navigation so shows me the way home when I’m only two minutes from my house I find it really annoying I’ve tried turning it off on Mercedes me app but it has not affected the actual car itself I’ve been through all the settings within the car on the MBUX system and I cannot find any sign of predictive NAV in there could you tell me where it lives or is it something that cannot be turned off thanks
Hey Jason this sounds to me like commuter route on MBUX.
If I recall it’s on Navi, Settings (bottom right), Advanced and it’s in here somewhere.
The menus have changed over the years so I don’t know the exact layout yours will have but look for the wording “Commuter Route” and switch it off 🤓
@@npoleary Thanks Nick at work absolutely perfectly well done
Woo! 🥳
Awesome glad it’s now switched off!
My New GLC has done away with the keyless entry
"Seen visibly". 🤣😂
Nick O'Leary, Aka: Mr Mercedes
Haha thanks PJ D 😅
Trackers are useless, plod consider car crime well down on their list of priorities, likewise burglary and garden shed thefts don't even prompt a visit
Hi Nick I have a question for you do you know of any known faults with C class cabriolet roof problems? I have owned my c class from new and has now developed another fault with the roof not closing properly.
Hey Nick, no sadly I’ve never seen a convertible with roof problems, have you spoken with your local Mercedes-Benz?
@@npoleary Hi Nick yes it’s booked in for next week, but I don’t have much confidence in their ability to fix it as this is the 2nd time it’s failed 😞 and now out of warranty which I’m worried about.
just install ghost 2 mmobiliser cant be stolen or key cloned
Very true! I’d like to take a look at things like that in the future!
Prevent the enemy who wants my MB
00:46 AHAHAHAHAHAHA
Haha you liked that bit Josh? 😅😂
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Just a thought: in my experience with those faraday pouches they appear not to last forever!
Both cars (different manufacturers) are wireless so I bought two of the pouches and tested them out. Yep success, after about six months the one for my wife’s car had stopped working and she could open the car with the key still in the pouch. Cue a lot of testing and swapping of keys and I found my pouch had given up the ghost too.
I have no idea why, it’s a pouch. It just has to do pouch like things and be there. It doesn’t get abused or used incorrectly (you just put the keys in and press the Velcro down). Very odd - we bought two more and they lasted about six months as well. I’d be intrigued if any one else has experienced that?
Wow, in the last segment, I see the car is "approved used" and the price is 124,999 pounds!. Seriously? I bought a brand new 2023 GLE450 three months ago for 98,000 Canadian dollars. You guys are being ripped off in the UK!
Apple Airtag with speaker removed.
Yeah! I would love to try them actually and test them. The only issue is see is that they need a ping off another Apple product so it might take a few days to get a reading. Cheap and inexpensive for sure though!
I'm going to try it, I bought vaults for the airtag that can be placed almost anywhere. The plus and minus as I understand it now, is that the airtag will report to any nearby device that they are being tracked - and then give them the opportunity to search for it along with audio (hence the speaker removal). But, someone, and maybe you can do this, did a test of how long it took for the airtag to report, and it seemed like a long time. If someone steals your car for a joyride, they might be driving long enough to get that "report". But someone who is stealing your car for a chop shop probably would not be in it long enough to get the alert. Love your channel Nick, keep up the good work!@@npoleary
I found it on the app.
Wooo! 🥳
The audio confirm is really annoying - while I would love acoustic confirmation that the car is locked - the horn is annoying and too loud - imagine coming home late from work or if on shift and coming home early morning - how your neighbours would love you. Other cars use a more subtle sound that isn't the car horn - come on Mercedes!
Yeah I have that off on my car for that very reason 😅
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Any comment I make could jinx me so I'm keeping quiet. My team only wins when I don't watch the game. My glass is half empty, and I chipped a tooth on the rim and broke the glass and cut my lip. Then my left foot fell off.
Many times a Mercedes cannot be stolen- Why? because it will have broken down and cannot be moved. Mercedes are no longer a dependable luxury brand.
Hello I just bought a GLA but I do not know why but the truck number 6 is not working 🥲
I thought it was virtually on all Mercedes to be honest.
Are you standing next to the car and holding both buttons for a while?