Originally Posted by MsFire
I have a month to look for a mechanic. Does anybody out there know one in the San Gabriel Valley/ Los Angeles area? I called the closest MB dealer early this year and you'd think I asked them to drive me to Mars from the response I got. I do get attached to my vehicles and like to keep them for a long time (and trouble free). Celica (130,000mi,) Montero (120,000+), Explorer - going on 150,000. With your advice, I hope to keep my track record. Thanks!!!
You sound like my type of customer back when I had my shop. The MB dealer will not or will not like working on this car---below them; even though all the parts have THEIR numbers on them.
It's great that you have time to look---ask other MB owners, or look in the phone book or on the net. Then go check out the shop---talk to the owner, and look around. If the place is a wreck, then chances are they are too. Check on prices. Many services are "can" prices---by the job not by the hour. Better to do this BEFORE you need them than after.
Your record is great and this forum can help---that's for sure. Good luck!