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Old May 25, 2005 | 06:51 PM
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Time to change the tranny fluid, but where?

Would you use an independent for this or stick to the dealer (assuming the independent is not a mercedes specialist, as those are rare in my state)?

And for anyone who has had this done recently, what total cost can I expect?

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Old May 25, 2005 | 07:53 PM
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If you use an indpendent or vendor other than an MB dealer be 100% certain that they use MB fluid.
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Old May 26, 2005 | 12:45 PM
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Would you use an independent for this or stick to the dealer (assuming the independent is not a mercedes specialist, as those are rare in my state)?

And for anyone who has had this done recently, what total cost can I expect?

Thx.
Try this guy : http://www.onlybenz.com/service.html - he ( himself - no helpers ) handles only MB.He did my C43 - serviced the tranny - not sure the cost ( had other things done to the car at that time ) but this guy is the best.Born in Stuggart he worked at the Mercedes plant and will only work on Benz's . Let me know how you make out.How did you make out with the detailer I recommended for you ?
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Old May 26, 2005 | 02:08 PM
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Oh yes, you told me about that guy. I wasn't the one about detailing though. Who do you recommend for that?

And one more thing, if I want to have aftermarket parts installed (such as a brake kit), would he take care of the install only, or do I have to buy the parts through him (these would be non-OEM parts)?
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If you bring him the parts I am sure he'll install them. He doesn't get caught up in all the aftermarket stuff.He is from the old school , maintain it , fix it , drive it.As far as the detailing :HERE'S A WEBSITE - CHECK IT OUT - ITS PROBABLY MORE CONVIENT - http://www.likenewautos.net/ , agian let me know how you make out !
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Old May 26, 2005 | 04:00 PM
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Cool, thx.

That detailer looks good. I wonder if they would be willing to venture down to Mt. Laurel. The website mentions only Monmouth country.
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I didn't realize you were in Mt. Laurel - what are you driving ? In regards to the detailing try these guys :

Top Shelf Auto Detailing


1550 Bridgeboro Rd
Beverly, NJ 08010-2216 Phone: (609) 877-0900

Again , let me know.
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