Starting an Independent Shop - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

Roncallo · #1 08-31-2009, 09:55 PM

Gentlemen

I am considering the development of a European Car independent shop in the state of CT. Can anyone point me in the right direction for getting Genuine MB training, what would be the recommended get it started courses cost of turning this on ect. Of course I will also want to do VW and BMW.

tinypanzer · #2 08-31-2009, 11:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Roncallo

Of course I will also want to do VW and BMW.

Hope you're good with wiring harnesses........

pawoSD · #3 08-31-2009, 11:51 PM

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Originally Posted by tinypanzer

Hope you're good with wiring harnesses........

That is an understatement.....have you seen his M120 into a R107 swap?

He's a genius of wiring harnesses and car computers!

teezer · #4 09-01-2009, 08:09 AM

look for an existing repair shop for sale ~~~ the new build regulations will kill you

Oracle12345 · #5 09-01-2009, 01:22 PM

The only way to get MB or any manufacture training is to go through their programs. i was accepted to the MB program earlier this year when the economy was really hurting but it got canceled for the year.

to get factory training go through a tech school then applying or by getting a job a dealership where you will get sent to their school for courses on new models and manufacture certification.

Since I have met you at a meet I would try hire factory trained BMW,MB or vw techs looking to leave the dealer. Just curious in your profile you say you are an ex mb tech. Now did you just worked on them at independent shop or at a dealer? I highly douby you worked at a dealer since you would know that peridically you are sent to school for courses to get updated on the new models and procedures on how to work on them. I know a MB dealer shop foreman who goes to germany every year to learn the new models.

A shop in glastonbury ct is already doing what you plan to do.

http://www.mercedes-benzcareers.com/pages/career_tech.asp?section=career&id=2&menustate=1

Roncallo · #6 09-01-2009, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Oracle12345

The only way to get MB or any manufacture training is to go through their programs. i was accepted to the MB program earlier this year when the economy was really hurting but it got canceled for the year.

to get factory training go through a tech school then applying or by getting a job a dealership where you will get sent to their school for courses on new models and manufacture certification.

Since I have met you at a meet I would try hire factory trained BMW,MB or vw techs looking to leave the dealer. Just curious in your profile you say you are an ex mb tech. Now did you just worked on them at independent shop or at a dealer? I highly douby you worked at a dealer since you would know that peridically you are sent to school for courses to get updated on the new models and procedures on how to work on them. I know a MB dealer shop foreman who goes to germany every year to learn the new models.

A shop in glastonbury ct is already doing what you plan to do.

http://www.mercedes-benzcareers.com/pages/career_tech.asp?section=career&id=2&menustate=1

I was a dealer tech 22 years ago at Rally Motors in Roslyn NY. I have been an Aerospace Engineer since. Plan would be to start with a functioning shop and higher already qualified techs but I believe I will have to fill in gaps. I would need to get trained myself as my particular roll would be troubleshooting difficult cars.

I was uner the impression MB sold there training to the public. Yes/No??

babymog · #7 09-03-2009, 09:26 PM

... it's why I work on so many people's boats and cars for free, ... it's cheaper than charging them for it!