[psfarquhar]

Anyone notice the badly fitted side skirts on the CLA AMG'S? Mercedes state the gap is within their limits. Looks awful and amateurish.

 

[Geo K]

See that this is your first Forn post. Welcome
Agree!
a) Year built?
b) Both sides?
c) Since we don't believe them, are you able to ask exactly what the tolerances are?
d) Are you able to check some other CLA's at the dealer?

 

[psfarquhar]

1. 2021
2. Both sides
3. I was told someone from AMG Germany checked the measurements taken by the dealership.
4. Yeah I've checked at least 4 other CLA's all have the same issue.
Mercedes say the body kit is cut by robots, but I had a Mk 1 VW Golf GTi which had better fitting side skirts. It's poor quality control.

 

[psfarquhar]

This was the response I received,

"I have now had confirmation that our Technical Specialists have investigated this matter and come to a conclusion.
They have determined that this is not a design fault and the vehicle is designed this way.
I hope this clarifies the situation for you.
If you have any questions please let me know.

Yours sincerely

Gavin Beswick

Mercedes-AMG Case Manager"

 

[Geo K]

..."I have now had confirmation that our Technical Specialists have investigated this matter and come to a conclusion....Mercedes-AMG Case Manager"

Here is what I would like you to do.
Find a certified MB Collision Body Repair Shop and ask for a written estimate to fix it.
Then come back here.

 

[mav238]

Looking at the pictures, it looks more like a part which did quite not meet design fitment specs, meaning the part clipped into place securely, but there are visible gaps. Hence poor fit and finish. Just like you would see brand new cars with the hood and fender gap not being uniform between the left side and right side of the hood. There is nothing to really adjust, just poor fit and finish. Not sure what you can wiggle out of the Mercedes folks here.

 

[ans]

not just the 35 ,my car is the same ,not really bothered as i don't open the back doors apart from cleaning the car

 

[BigJase88]

Wonder if its for drainage hence designed that way

 

[Geo K]

Jase, I thought the same because my '14 has a gap as well.
But, psfarquhar's gap actually wraps around, giving the impression that it is missing a fastener or something. So, if he follows the suggestion exactly in Comment #5, the Certified shop will tell him it is already fixed, and then he will know for sure.

 

[ans]

does seem to be in right spot for drainage, front is perfect fit

 

[ans]

hole is right above it

 

[BigJase88]

View attachment 69210 hole is right above it

Seems sensible.

Also the gap from the metalwork to the plastic. If it was hard up against it i would imagine it could be a spot that could rub and cause corrosion over time. Not a bad idea for a visible gap

 

[jmc]

just non uniform gap
a nice thing about dark colors as those internal gaps dont seem as obvious
🙂
so now we add siding gaps to the infamous blessed door gap series

 

[Bortig The Viking]

Mine looks the same but as has been mentioned there is a drainage hole in the bottom of the door so maybe it's supposed to be like that, after all you can't see it when the door is shut

 

[psfarquhar]

That makes sense. Forgot to mention I had already spoken to an approved Mercedes bodyshop, they offered to use "filler" to cover the gap. I can only guess it was some kind of flexible filler. I politely declined. I will just live with this issue as the car is a joy to drive. I will remember to check before getting another Mercedes!

 

[Bortig The Viking]

I would just live with it, I wouldn't have noticed it except for you pointing it out.

 

[ans]

Same, it's not a big deal I didn't even notice it

 

[Crester]

My skirts are the same... it's not a big deal. And usually you don't even notice it unless you specifically look for it when you open the door.