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BENZ MECHANIC (not dealership) vs REGULAR MECHANIC

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Old 05-22-2017, 09:29 AM
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BENZ MECHANIC (not dealership) vs REGULAR MECHANIC

I have a 1996 S420,my question is do you guys think a regular mechanic can do quality work,(not technical issues) but front end work,brakes,shocks,rear end work,changing fluids,etc,as good as an independent BENZ mechanic can do,and not a dealership Benz mechanic,but a BENZ mechanic that exclusively works on BENZ's,and BMW's?????? Thanks in advance.
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Any particular reason why you dont think a regular mechanic can do the basics???
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some things are different,like adjustment on steering box,lift points,they can damage unibody.I won't let anyone work on mine,unless they have worked on a Benz.
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I even remove my wheels and take them to mount tires I buy online.
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I even remove my wheels and take them to mount tires I buy online.
Makes a lot of sense,very much appreciate it man...
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I would not take my abenz to Pep Boys or jo blow's shop. If I see I'm out of my league on a certain part that needs to be changed or rebuilds I have no problem for working out the cash to the dealership. May cost a lot but at least I know when I drive it out it's going to be done right with the warranty
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Originally Posted by BenzosNoLorenzo
I would not take my abenz to Pep Boys or jo blow's shop. If I see I'm out of my league on a certain part that needs to be changed or rebuilds I have no problem for working out the cash to the dealership. May cost a lot but at least I know when I drive it out it's going to be done right with the warranty
Makes a whole lot of sense....

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