Best way to find indy mechanic Van Nuys, CA area
04-28-2008, 07:47 PM
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Best way to find indy mechanic Van Nuys, CA area
sorry to repost this from October, 2007, but my original post with a couple of replies has disappeared from this board! I know I posted it because I had a PM from that post.
I have a 2001 E320 with 107,000 and out of warranty. I do not do any of my own repairs. I just got a $2,000 estimate from the dealer to
1) A/C doesn't work, EC light won't go off. Replace 2 bad A/C pressure sensors & recover/recharge $916
2) transmmission slight leak -- 2 oil trans connectors and tranny output chaf (sp?) seal leaking. Need to flush and service
3) B service
Total $2,019.
I had two names from my prior post in October 2007 that unfortunately appears to have been deleted.
Please feel free to post here or PM. I think it's time I made the transition to a non-dealership service shop.
-- unless you guys think that's a bad idea.
P.S. I'd like to keep the car at least two more years, maybe three.
I have a 2001 E320 with 107,000 and out of warranty. I do not do any of my own repairs. I just got a $2,000 estimate from the dealer to
1) A/C doesn't work, EC light won't go off. Replace 2 bad A/C pressure sensors & recover/recharge $916
2) transmmission slight leak -- 2 oil trans connectors and tranny output chaf (sp?) seal leaking. Need to flush and service
3) B service
Total $2,019.
I had two names from my prior post in October 2007 that unfortunately appears to have been deleted.
Please feel free to post here or PM. I think it's time I made the transition to a non-dealership service shop.
-- unless you guys think that's a bad idea.
P.S. I'd like to keep the car at least two more years, maybe three.
Last edited by DunninLA; 04-28-2008 at 07:49 PM.
04-28-2008, 08:47 PM
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a good indie and get it done for a bunch less.B service is a glorified oil change.
Run the climate control diagnostics and i bet those sensors are not bad,you just have a leak that needs to be located and repaired,not a 900 buck job.Drain the tranny and replace the connector another easy job for a good indie shop.You have been putting the dealers kids thru school
it is time to wean yourself from them.
ohlord
Run the climate control diagnostics and i bet those sensors are not bad,you just have a leak that needs to be located and repaired,not a 900 buck job.Drain the tranny and replace the connector another easy job for a good indie shop.You have been putting the dealers kids thru school
it is time to wean yourself from them.ohlord
04-28-2008, 11:27 PM
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Mr MB Motors in Reseda
Mr MB Motors is one of the best Indy shops anywhere. You're not to far from there, but he's had guys from San Diego and north to San Jose come to him. He's on Reseda Blvd south of Ventura west dide of the street. Enrique is his name. He once was a service advisor at Beverly Hills MBZ.
Very reasonable compared to a dealer.
Very reasonable compared to a dealer.
04-29-2008, 12:21 AM
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ohlord
I was just wondering whether you could do a favour for me. Could you send this information to DunninLA on www.mbworld.org regarding his enquiry of independent mechanics near Van Nuys.
1st Indie: Corey's Independent Mercedes & BMW
4455 Ocean View BLVD, Montrose, CA 91020
(818)-249-8686 or (800) TO FIX BENZ
Reasonable prices, they gave me a discount on a battery for no reason
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2nd Indie: Brady's Mercedes Service and Repair
3627 Foothill BLVD, La Crescenta, CA 91214
(818)-957-1763
My transmission was serviced there a few months ago, $156.77 ($68 labour, $26 Filter and MBZ Fluid $36 and sales tax). Note**** his car is a 97
Your effort has and will be greatly appreciated OHlord,
thanks, Ruben.:thumbsup:[/QUOTE]
ohlord
I was just wondering whether you could do a favour for me. Could you send this information to DunninLA on www.mbworld.org regarding his enquiry of independent mechanics near Van Nuys.
1st Indie: Corey's Independent Mercedes & BMW
4455 Ocean View BLVD, Montrose, CA 91020
(818)-249-8686 or (800) TO FIX BENZ
Reasonable prices, they gave me a discount on a battery for no reason
.2nd Indie: Brady's Mercedes Service and Repair
3627 Foothill BLVD, La Crescenta, CA 91214
(818)-957-1763
My transmission was serviced there a few months ago, $156.77 ($68 labour, $26 Filter and MBZ Fluid $36 and sales tax). Note**** his car is a 97
Your effort has and will be greatly appreciated OHlord,
thanks, Ruben.:thumbsup:[/QUOTE]
