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Old Oct 20, 2022 | 02:06 PM
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Reliable R107 Mechanic in the Dallas Metroplex

Hi All,
Having some startup issues on a 1985 380SL. Have been jacked around by a couple of mechanics and not having much luck.
Anyone know of any good mechanics in the Dallas/Fortworth Area ....much appreciated.
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Old Oct 24, 2022 | 11:01 AM
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Originally Posted by aftkhar
Hi All,
Having some startup issues on a 1985 380SL. Have been jacked around by a couple of mechanics and not having much luck.
Anyone know of any good mechanics in the Dallas/Fortworth Area ....much appreciated.
Thanks
Aftkhar
  • Hi Aftkhar
  • i have 2 mechanics that have worked on my 85 380sl. Both are VERY knowledgeable and have worked on these cars for 30 years or more.
  • Rico and Sons - near 635 and Plano road
  • Auto Scope- East Dallas location
  • Jesse
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Old Oct 25, 2022 | 01:00 PM
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Originally Posted by jesbarber
  • Hi Aftkhar
  • i have 2 mechanics that have worked on my 85 380sl. Both are VERY knowledgeable and have worked on these cars for 30 years or more.
  • Rico and Sons - near 635 and Plano road
  • Auto Scope- East Dallas location
  • Jesse
Thanks So Much --- Will give then are shout. Much appreciated.
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Old Oct 25, 2022 | 01:01 PM
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Thanks So Much --- Will give then are shout. Much appreciated.
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Old Oct 25, 2022 | 11:54 PM
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Hi Aftkhar,

Autohans in Addison is a very good Mercedes Benz shop and have been around forever. They are reliable and don't repair more than what is needed for your car. I would also advise to become a member of the Mercedes Club of America North Texas section. We visit very 3 to 4 months a local Mercedes dealership and we work on our own cars with the Mercedes technicians, many members have the 107 and there is lot of expertise within the club and dealerships we visit,

PM me if you want more details.
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Thanks - much appreciated and will PM you.
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