looking for good repair shops in so cal
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I know a good shop in the Valley and also one in the OC that i have personally used and also all of my friends go there, but nothing in the LA area. Let me know if you want their info.
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From: Los Angeles
'06 CLS55 AMG
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2015 S550 | 2015 P85D
http://completeautomotivesystems.com/
Most of the technicians all came from MB Beverly Hills. One of the owners was a service writer at BH Benz also. The techs there know their stuff, and it's pretty much like going to a dealer without the frills and stealership pricing. Ask for John Abdo.
Most of the technicians all came from MB Beverly Hills. One of the owners was a service writer at BH Benz also. The techs there know their stuff, and it's pretty much like going to a dealer without the frills and stealership pricing. Ask for John Abdo.
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07 CLS63 | 06 SLK350
Frills yes, Pricing not too sure about that.
Just had my front brake pads done at Simonson (Santa Monica) yesterday, so I called Complete today to ask about pricing. They charge retail for parts. I asked whether I could bring my own mercedes original parts to which John replied 'no'. (MB Annapolis has the pads at $216 and the sensor at $16)
WI Simonson:
Front Brake Pads - $288
Sensor - $24.50
Install - $460 (Parts + Labor)
Completeauto:
Front Brake Pads - $288
Sensor - $24.50
Install - $422.50 (Parts + Labor)
Labor sounds cheaper.
Just had my front brake pads done at Simonson (Santa Monica) yesterday, so I called Complete today to ask about pricing. They charge retail for parts. I asked whether I could bring my own mercedes original parts to which John replied 'no'. (MB Annapolis has the pads at $216 and the sensor at $16)
WI Simonson:
Front Brake Pads - $288
Sensor - $24.50
Install - $460 (Parts + Labor)
Completeauto:
Front Brake Pads - $288
Sensor - $24.50
Install - $422.50 (Parts + Labor)
Labor sounds cheaper.
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CLS55 black opal
Fletcher Jones in newport. Have had a couple things there with good service and no issues. Do a search on here, I don't think there's anything but praise (even for a dealership).
I'm happy...and I'm annoyingly selective.
I'm happy...and I'm annoyingly selective.
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a car that gets very poor gas mileage.
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in the valley do you mean sacramento area or near fresno and la bc i live in sacramento and my cls 55's tranny seal is cracked a bit so i needed some one who knows what they are doing thank anything will help
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06 CLS55 w/ P030, 05 Jag S Type R, 05 TBird-68 Dodge Charger R/T-440 w/4speed I'm original owner
I bought my CLS 55 (with P030) from MB of Valencia. Had it serviced when new there 2 times and they were not to familar with AMGs especially the 030 package cars.
Currently bringing it to MB of BH for about 3 years. They are one of seven Mercedes Benz dealers in the US authroized to operate an AMG Performance Center. They do sell a large volumn of AMGs. BUT--you still need to checkevery thing they touch. One time they substituted Mobil 1 for Castol Oil and had a run in the the SM. They change it back.
MB of Calabsas--Not so good. Had the differential oil changed and made the SA aware of the LSD oil type before hand. The tech blew it and replaced it with non LSD oil. Made them change it and got an appologies from all the techs in the garage begging for forgiveness since I returned the survey indicating their ignorance. Not to familar with AMGs.
I'm not that concerned in paying more for repairs versus looking for an independent garage. I think that dealerships have an edge on training and oversight by the regional managers versus none from independent shops and pray that it shows in the quality of their work.
PS..Have extended warranty until 2015 so why not the dealerships? (except for brakes since I want low dust pads which the dealers will not touch)
Currently bringing it to MB of BH for about 3 years. They are one of seven Mercedes Benz dealers in the US authroized to operate an AMG Performance Center. They do sell a large volumn of AMGs. BUT--you still need to checkevery thing they touch. One time they substituted Mobil 1 for Castol Oil and had a run in the the SM. They change it back.
MB of Calabsas--Not so good. Had the differential oil changed and made the SA aware of the LSD oil type before hand. The tech blew it and replaced it with non LSD oil. Made them change it and got an appologies from all the techs in the garage begging for forgiveness since I returned the survey indicating their ignorance. Not to familar with AMGs.
I'm not that concerned in paying more for repairs versus looking for an independent garage. I think that dealerships have an edge on training and oversight by the regional managers versus none from independent shops and pray that it shows in the quality of their work.
PS..Have extended warranty until 2015 so why not the dealerships? (except for brakes since I want low dust pads which the dealers will not touch)
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REPAIR SHOP IN UPLAND, CA
I have used MB Automotive on my 2000 E320. The prior owner advertised in the Local MB Club letters. Chris Burnett is the owner, 1777 Woodlawn Street, Upland, CA 91786, Telephone 909-985-4579. He only works on MB. Two repairs during the last three years no problems with with repairs.
