On this episode Cie Hoover (@youknewmewhen) sits down with myself, Hugh de Loayza, Mai Yee Mok (@maimokarena) Tim Thorne, and Todd Tanner to get his answers and concerns addressed in regards to picking up his brand new 2022 Beast MODE.

Between the 5x of we share our tips, tricks, and experiences to help Cie be more confident during his walk through.

The fun part is that we were able to follow back up with him after he picked up their new van from La Mesa (Albuquerque) and hear what actually happened!

Be sure to follow Cie Hoover on his Facebook and Instagram. And don't forget to check out his music on his music Facebook and Instagram pages.

Time Stamps:

0:00:00 - Intro

0:00:56 - Introductions

0:01:46 - Introductions: Mai Yee Mok

0:02:19 - Introductions: Todd Tanner

0:03:40 - Introductions: Hugh de Loayza

0:06:02 - Introduction: Cei Hoover

0:08:51 - Cie’s Prior Sprinter Experience

0:09:26 - How to Operate 4x4

0:09:54 - Issues You Need To Be Aware Of Before Driving the STO Off the Lot

0:10:32 - Bring Phone and Record Everything

0:10:58 - Should I Get the Extended Warranty?

0:11:42 - Where You Can Go to Get STO Fixed if all the Shops Are Busy

0:11:58 - Difference Between MB, Dealership, and STO Warranties

0:13:03 - Negotiate MB Warranty into the Deal

0:13:21 - Not all MB Dealership Sell Warranty For Same Price

0:14:33 - Where To Find Useful Information

0:15:19 - MB Dealership, Hoover AL

0:16:55 - What To Do If An Issue Happens

0:17:50 - Who Typically Does Walk Delivery Walk Through (at dealership)

0:18:20 - Why Mai Decided To Buy Extended Warranty

0:19:06 - What Extras To Ask For From Dealership

0:20:46 - What is Gap Insurance And Why Someone Would Want It

0:21:52 - Why You Sign The Paperwork Last

0:22:27 - What Happens If Something Is Missing

0:24:05 - Water System: What To Look For

0:24:59 - Electrical System: What To Check

0:25:40 - Glycol Leak (Heater)

0:26:34 - PSA: Awning and Cabin Light Switches Going Out

0:28:37 - Registering the STO

0:30:00 - Tricks On Using The Key Fob

0:32:55 - ‘Hey Mercedes’ Voice Activation

0:33:17 - Turning Off Auto Lane Assist

0:33:43 - Thing To Look Out For When Using High Idle

0:34:22 - Why One Would Want The ‘Hey Mercedes’ Activation On

0:34:54 - Auto Climate Control

0:35:51 - Disconnect Center Speaker Hack

0:37:36 - XM Radio and AT&T Hotspot

0:40:01 - Different Sprinter/Overlanding 4x4 Courses

0:41:12 - How To Engage/Disengage 4x4

0:41:57 - Traction Control and ESP

0:42:39 - Shortcut To Turn Off Parking Sensors & Lane Assist

0:44:08 - Window Blow Out - Is It A Thing?

0:45:17 - YW’s Biggest Advice

0:45:35 - E-Brake System

0:46:42 - Last Tips and Advice From Everyone

0:49:20 - Volta Screen Issues

0:49:52 - Volta Screen Issue Hack

1:05:39 - What Happened During Pick Up

1:06:30 - How The Pick Up Went

1:09:15 - The Most Useful Info Prior To Delivery

1:10:33 - How Knowledgeable Were The People Conducting The Walk Through Were

1:11:36 - Trick for Active Brake Assist

1:12:43 - What Insurance Everyone Uses And Why

1:15:12 - Did Cie Choose the Extra Warranty From the Dealer?

1:16:10 - Is There Anything Cie...