MR MB Motors Tarzana, CA - Page 5 - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

halman2228 · #61 03-21-2005, 10:10 PM

Gentlemen (and ladies, if present):

I was a little pressed for time last week or I'd have tried to meet a couple of you. Enrique is truly amazing - thanks for letting me/us know; he sure saved me from a royal screwing by somebody with less scuples. actually, i would have shipped it as bought except for the recommendations here on the Forum. My story below is a reply to another poster looking for a reliable mechanic in SoCal:

krwax -

I'm in Houston. I used Enrique Rodriguez early this month to get a 280SE roadworthy (1600 miles - bought off e-bay, long story). I needed to have it carried to him from Huntington Bch. Enrique lined up the towing (and paid the man); fabricated the vacuum line for the brake booster because the part could only be ordered from Germany; did brakes around with calipers and rotors replaced on the rear, pulled & recored radiator; spent two hours with me in his shop and road testing after I flew in; made sure I had a good spare and jack, working wipers and lights; loaded me up with some water jugs (small leak at the servo) from his shop and then undercharged me. I left his shop Monday afternoon. Tuesday afternoon he calls my cell phone and leaves a message (long distance on his dime) to see how I was progressing (couldn't answer - I was in central Texas with about 7 hours straight of no signal).

Wednesday, I make Houston and call him back. He's genuinely happy to hear I made it. I ask him if he remembered to charge me for the gas he put in ($40) and mention that I didn't see a couple of other parts on the bill I thought he replaced. He forgot to charge me. Simple as that. Said not to worry his problem, not mine.

So, long story short. Honest as the day is long; treated me like his grandson going back east to school; charges $60/hour but only for his actual time (not book rate); he does most repairs in less than half the book labor guide by the labor charges on my bill. Knows MBz. Works ONLY on MBz.

You couldn't do any better than to go to him (Enrique does the work himself).

I'm putting another check in the mail on the way home tonight (for real) - I'm not able to sleep well until I do.

I'm not kidding.
Kevin

P. S. - I only knew of Enrique through this forum; he didn't know me except as some nut on the phone in Houston that bought a car on ebay.

Tell him the MercedesShopForum gang sent you over.

Bob G · #62 03-22-2005, 03:48 PM

Kevin

I would like to try Enrique Rodriguez for my 1968 280SL. how do I contact him?
Most of the stuff I have is small not comlicated but needes to be done on a host. Coil spring pads ,engine hoses and belts and a radiador flush. tune up and valve adjustment.

I can be reached at 310-839-8337 office phone.
I look forward to meeting Enrique.

Sincerely
Bob Geco

halman2228 · #63 03-22-2005, 04:23 PM

Enrique is at:

Mr MB Motors
5557 Reseda Blvd
Tarzana 91356
818-708-8086

Shop is between the Ventura (101) and Ventura Blvd on the west side of the street.

I would wish you luck but you don't need it with Enrique.

Hey by-the-by: what year is your SL?

Kevin

halman2228 · #64 03-23-2005, 09:06 PM

jbwab -

While I was there at his shop that afternoon, a customer/client whipped in with an S500 for a (I think) 15,000 mile service, parked it, got out, waved at Enrique and I in the service bay, darted into the office and dropped his keys on the desk and left in another car his wife was driving.

They live in San Diego.

Kevin

BENZ-LGB · #65 03-31-2005, 10:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jbwabco

MR MB Motors in Tarzana, CA.

He is located just south of the 101 freeway off of reseda Blvd. Literally a half block from the freeway off ramp, on the west side of the street.

His phone number is 818-708-8086

MEGA DITTOES

Please see my recent post in the Open Discussion area, under the title of "Why Enrique is the best loved mechanic...?"

I can't say enough good things about him. I drove in from a nearby county (outisde of L.A. County) just to take my daughter's car to him.

halman2228 · #66 03-31-2005, 05:41 PM

If you didn't look at the thread "As Before, Mr MB in Tarzana..." you might want to read it.

You can't go wrong.

I'm waiting for Ashman to show back up here so we can get the appreciation plaque made...(Ash?)

Kevin

Ashman · #67 04-15-2005, 11:48 PM

one more week. if nobody else chimes in, I'll get the price together and let you guys know, and the plaque will only have our names on them..Please post your car year and model, as well as a little short thank you, (as few words as possible) and if anyone has anything they think we should write ont he plaque, like dedicated to Enrique Rodriguez etc etc or something.

Alon

mwr · #68 08-01-2005, 07:29 PM

Just got my 500e back from Enrique and couldn't be happier. Everything was done to perfection and my already nice car is running and driving noticeably better than ever. Will be taking my mom's 30K mile '88 190E there soon for a good going through. I drove up from OC and it was worth the drive, without a doubt.

Highest recommendation for Mr. MB Motors..

BENZ-LGB · #69 08-02-2005, 10:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mwr

Just got my 500e back from Enrique and couldn't be happier. Everything was done to perfection and my already nice car is running and driving noticeably better than ever. Will be taking my mom's 30K mile '88 190E there soon for a good going through. I drove up from OC and it was worth the drive, without a doubt.

Highest recommendation for Mr. MB Motors..

Last time I was there was on a Saturday. I brought my daughter's 300TE for an oilchange. People/customers were stopping by to just say "hi." It felt like a family or a close knit group of old friends. WOW. We have to bribe him not to retire!!!

Ashman · #70 10-17-2005, 05:03 PM

RE: The plaque.

I have the pieces ready and am working on putting it together, I wont be able to be with you guys when unveiling it I have to work every saturday in november, but I will get it to one of you who is going to be there.

Just decide on a date to do it.

Alon

PC Dave · #71 10-21-2005, 03:29 PM

Here's a vote for the 5th. Enrique's usually there at 7:30 or so, Alon could you come in early before going to work?

Ashman · #72 10-21-2005, 09:56 PM

I think I could...

If we met there at 7:30 and I could be out of there by say 8:15 at the latest that would probably work for me

Alon

emp · #73 10-30-2005, 03:57 PM

My father has a 1991 300SE and I have a 1999 S500 and we will not let any other shop touch our cars. Enrique is top notch and will keep your mercedes running forever....

PC Dave · #74 10-31-2005, 09:09 PM

Is there any interest in doing an early morning presentation to Enrique on Saturday? I know that's early, and a bit of a shlep for Paul and maybe some others (OTOH, no traffic). If not, I'm up for doing it later in the day, but Alon can't make it, or you guys can try it for another weekend.