E-Class (W124) 1984-1995: E 260, E 300, E 320, E 420, E 500 (Includes CE, T, TD models)

suggestions would be nice...

Old Jun 20, 2006 | 10:26 PM
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Exclamation suggestions would be nice...

Through all the times that I have spent my money on meddley things, I have finally saved some money to repair my air pump that makes a loud noise when the engine is cold and when I first start it every morning.

Anyone have any clue on where I should go to get this fixed at a reasonable price and from a reliable mechanic whom I can go back to for future problems that may come? I am located in Orange County,CA....thanks
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Old Jun 21, 2006 | 12:19 AM
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Hey Omar,

Just got home and got your text.

I have a good trusting/reliable mechanic down in Orange if you wanna check him out. I was referred to him my a friend who use to work for him who now owns his own shop.

It's called Johnson Motorcars, Inc.

Ask for Gary Johnson, he's the owner.

982 N. Batavia #B13
Orange, CA 92867

714-997-2567
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Old Jun 21, 2006 | 12:56 AM
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thanks...so am i calling the shop that your friend recommended you or the shop that your friend owns? is this a general mechanic shop or one that specializes in german/euro cars?

thanks again
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Old Jun 21, 2006 | 01:08 AM
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My friend use to work for Johnson Motorcars and recommended me to him.

As for your second question, "Johnson Motorcars, Inc - Specializing in the service and repair of M e r c e d e s - B e n z"

lol. thats what it says on the business card.
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Old Jun 21, 2006 | 02:18 AM
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ahhh.... thanks yet again for the clarification.
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Old Jun 21, 2006 | 03:04 AM
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no problem Omar, let me know how things go.
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Old Jul 13, 2006 | 06:53 PM
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One of the pro-mechanic from one of the largest Benz dealer decided to open his own shop, and just bought the Indy shop lately. The man really know all Mercedes inside out. He even have a completed set of Star Diagnostic.

Just got a bunch of stuffs at my car done there, save lot of money compared to dealer, and peace of mind knowing a Mercedes trained mechanic working on my car. Very happy with end-result, and highly recommend him.

His name is Randall, (714) 554-6299. The shop is in Westminster.
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Old Jul 13, 2006 | 08:12 PM
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Hey Omar, when are you going to take your car into Johnson's to fix the head gasket?
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