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Old Mar 20, 2009 | 05:16 PM
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Thumbs up Benz Elite Mercedes Shop in NOVA / MD

If there is anyone in the Northern Virginia area looking for a good MB indie shop to get their performance parts installed, STAR Diag, and regular maintenance.. check this shop out! They have Mercedes-Benz certified Master technicians and they will install pullies, suspension and anything else you have at very good rates. If you live in the area like I do, you know how hard it is to find a good shop to do anything around here for less...

The guys there are cool and helped me clear some STAR codes as well as resolve some other issues I was having on the house...

Check them out at; Talk to Emile

Benz Elite Automotive
4556 Eisenhower Ave
Alexandria, VA 22304
http://www.benzeliteautomotive.com
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Old Mar 20, 2009 | 05:28 PM
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great find - i may need to go see these guys... thx!

if you need a wheel guy in the area, i got one for you in waldorf, MD.
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Old Mar 20, 2009 | 10:05 PM
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Originally Posted by AMG Sleeper
great find - i may need to go see these guys... thx!

if you need a wheel guy in the area, i got one for you in waldorf, MD.

Hey I'm actually looking to get my wheels refinished so perfect timing.. u got pm!
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Old Mar 23, 2009 | 02:50 PM
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Originally Posted by razormb
Hey I'm actually looking to get my wheels refinished so perfect timing.. u got pm!
The guy that my family recently used (my bro has an M5, we used it to repair his bent rims and replace them with a new set) was Rod at Nationwide Wheel Repair:

http://start.cortera.com/company/res...-wheel-repair/

His direct # is: 240 299 4856

I also met a guy who refinishes wheels and dents (he quoted me at $50 a rim for a powdercoat and refinish) also in that area. i have his card at home but i'll post it when i get home.

hope this helps!
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Old Apr 13, 2009 | 08:10 PM
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Thanks a lot for info!
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Old Apr 21, 2009 | 08:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Karlson
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Thanks a lot for info!
NP.. I will be using them for some suspension work soon (sway bar retrofit) will post feeback when done.
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Old Apr 22, 2009 | 09:55 AM
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i went to the benz elite shop on saturday morning around 9 but no one was there... their website and the sign on their door said they open at 8. no one answered the phone at all either... i ended up just driving 2 miles down the road and shelling out at benz dealer of alexandria.

just wanted to share my not-so-good first impression.
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Old Apr 22, 2009 | 12:04 PM
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Originally Posted by AMG Sleeper
i went to the benz elite shop on saturday morning around 9 but no one was there... their website and the sign on their door said they open at 8. no one answered the phone at all either... i ended up just driving 2 miles down the road and shelling out at benz dealer of alexandria.

just wanted to share my not-so-good first impression.
Sorry to hear that man -thats not cool at all... I guess they had a rough night. I will definitely let them know next time I swing by.
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Old Apr 24, 2009 | 03:56 PM
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I just went to went to Benz Elite place at Alexandria. pretty nice place they got there. I talked to Emile and he lowered my car with STAR diagnostic. Too bad it is limited only to 1 inch drop
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Old Apr 24, 2009 | 10:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Karlson
I just went to went to Benz Elite place at Alexandria. pretty nice place they got there. I talked to Emile and he lowered my car with STAR diagnostic. Too bad it is limited only to 1 inch drop
Glad they were able to help you out! I wish mine was that easy to lower
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Old Apr 25, 2009 | 02:09 PM
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Originally Posted by razormb
Glad they were able to help you out! I wish mine was that easy to lower
oh hey there. I guess it is your c32 that got pulley. Emile told me that it is a rocket now
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Old Apr 27, 2009 | 12:13 AM
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oh hey there. I guess it is your c32 that got pulley. Emile told me that it is a rocket now
yea I think he has some new found respect for the c32 now..
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Old Apr 28, 2009 | 04:43 PM
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Hey RazorMB -- Did you get that supercharger issue resolved on Sunday?
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Old Apr 29, 2009 | 03:07 PM
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Hey RazorMB -- Did you get that supercharger issue resolved on Sunday?
Hey D.. nothing got resolved.. I still have the load limit issue. I'm trying to catch these guys on their way back up to NJ.
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Old Aug 13, 2009 | 09:30 AM
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Originally Posted by razormb
If there is anyone in the Northern Virginia area looking for a good MB indie shop to get their performance parts installed, STAR Diag, and regular maintenance.. check this shop out! They have Mercedes-Benz certified Master technicians and they will install pullies, suspension and anything else you have at very good rates. If you live in the area like I do, you know how hard it is to find a good shop to do anything around here for less...

The guys there are cool and helped me clear some STAR codes as well as resolve some other issues I was having on the house...

Check them out at; Talk to Emile

Benz Elite Automotive
4556 Eisenhower Ave
Alexandria, VA 22304
http://www.benzeliteautomotive.com
I spoke to Emile to see about them addressing my supercharger pulley bearing and idler guide pulley. I had another independent who talked to the MB dealer suggest the expensive supercharger repair kit and I told them to forget it while I researched options. I checked things out here, spoke to Emile who was happy to help me for a very reasonable charge and got the OE bearing from Code3 performance in addition to the idler pulley guide from parts.com. They took care of me yesterday and I am rattle free and happy.

Emile was great to work with and I would highly recommend them. They have a very nice, clean shop and great customer service. I will be using them going forward and recommend them to any Washington, DC area MB owners looking for a good independent shop.
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Old Aug 16, 2009 | 09:02 PM
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Glad it worked out for ya and nice to see another C32 in the area..
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Old Aug 17, 2009 | 11:31 AM
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Yes, thanks for the heads up on the shop.

I'm the original owner of my C32 and have been around here for a long time. The board has been very helpful when diagnosing problems. My car has been good except for the typical C32 issues discussed so many times here.
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Old Aug 20, 2009 | 08:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Carl AMG
Yes, thanks for the heads up on the shop.

I'm the original owner of my C32 and have been around here for a long time. The board has been very helpful when diagnosing problems. My car has been good except for the typical C32 issues discussed so many times here.
NP. Hmmm now that I think about it - I tinkered with a blue C32 a while back on 495 in MD headed to VA. Wonder if that was you cause I dont see many around especially in that color.
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Old Oct 4, 2009 | 05:06 PM
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2 thumbs up for Emile and Eddie at Benz Elite in Alexandria. Went there this Saturday, and they troubleshooted an issue w/ the p.s.e pump in my trunk. These guys are very professional, honest, and told me the problem. They quoted me excellent prices for service a and b. I will be back.


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Old Oct 5, 2009 | 01:18 AM
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they would not do a glycol test for me...
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Old Jan 27, 2010 | 08:31 AM
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Originally Posted by razormb
If there is anyone in the Northern Virginia area looking for a good MB indie shop to get their performance parts installed, STAR Diag, and regular maintenance.. check this shop out! They have Mercedes-Benz certified Master technicians and they will install pullies, suspension and anything else you have at very good rates. If you live in the area like I do, you know how hard it is to find a good shop to do anything around here for less...

The guys there are cool and helped me clear some STAR codes as well as resolve some other issues I was having on the house...

Check them out at; Talk to Emile

Benz Elite Automotive
4556 Eisenhower Ave
Alexandria, VA 22304
http://www.benzeliteautomotive.com

Hey I took my car there yesterday and did a complete transmission service (flush & filter & gasket). They def have the lowest price in the area (dealer wants $520 and they only wanted $320) hmmm. hard decision huh? lol. Their shop is immaculate and the cleanest i have ever seen. I talked to Emile on the phone and dealt with his partner Eddie and saw their techs. Great dudes and they said my car is in great condition (HAPPY!!)
I will def go back there for future projects. Eddie told me that they do all types of modification work as well. They just charge by hour for those types of jobs.
Anyways, great find and Thanks a lot.
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Yup, good shop.
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Old Mar 1, 2010 | 03:37 PM
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they have a special coupon on their site for a complete transmission flush for $195.00, very good price compared to dealer..
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Old Mar 1, 2010 | 04:39 PM
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i think that's regular price for them.
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Originally Posted by razormb
If there is anyone in the Northern Virginia area looking for a good MB indie shop to get their performance parts installed, STAR Diag, and regular maintenance.. check this shop out! They have Mercedes-Benz certified Master technicians and they will install pullies, suspension and anything else you have at very good rates. If you live in the area like I do, you know how hard it is to find a good shop to do anything around here for less...

The guys there are cool and helped me clear some STAR codes as well as resolve some other issues I was having on the house...

Check them out at; Talk to Emile

Benz Elite Automotive
4556 Eisenhower Ave
Alexandria, VA 22304
http://www.benzeliteautomotive.com


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