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Special AMG-Certified Techs at MBUSA dealers?

Old May 28, 2004 | 09:37 PM
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Special AMG-Certified Techs at MBUSA dealers?

Dave, and other esteemed MB Techs:

Are there AMG specialist Techs at Mercedes Benz dealers?

Are there some services for AMG vehicles that can only be performed by Techs that have passed some extra AMG training?


I am talking about service to engine, supercharger, transmission, emissions type stuff.

If so, how do I make sure my dealer has only those people working on my car?

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Old May 28, 2004 | 10:12 PM
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Any technician can work on an AMG car, no special requirements are needed. The one car that only certain people are allowed to work on is the Maybach (which I am certified to service). I believe the SLR will have similiar restrictions.

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Old May 28, 2004 | 11:11 PM
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Old May 29, 2004 | 12:27 AM
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mbtech,

dodge does not make an intrepid labeled as "police interceptor" that is a ford designation
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Old May 29, 2004 | 12:54 AM
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mbtech,

dodge does not make an intrepid labeled as "police interceptor" that is a ford designation
Which has what to do with the topic here?
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Old May 29, 2004 | 12:57 AM
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The dealer I use has 'supposedly' of the best AMG mechanics on the West Coast.

Is this pure bull dave ? Is the dealer blowing smoke up my rear ?
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Old May 29, 2004 | 01:05 AM
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Originally posted by awiner
The dealer I use has 'supposedly' of the best AMG mechanics on the West Coast.

Is this pure bull dave ? Is the dealer blowing smoke up my rear ?
Pure bull. Any technician working at any dealership can work on an AMG car. No extra schooling or training is required, really because there is no major added technology an AMG has that a non-AMG doesn't have.
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Old May 29, 2004 | 01:16 AM
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I need to have you as my Tech Dave. That would rock.
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I need to have you as my Tech Dave. That would rock.
You could drive to the 909, and I'd be happy to work on your car.
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Originally posted by mbtech208 You could drive to the 909, and I'd be happy to work on your car.
which dealer? I have just been driving down to Escondido... but that can change...
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Old May 29, 2004 | 01:56 AM
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Old May 30, 2004 | 02:49 AM
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it really has nothing to do with the post, your sig is just incorrect.
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