We have had horrible experiences with repair shops on our prized v12 600sel. Any references would be appreciated.
thanks.

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Bill & Monika Mercer

Hello,

A local indy shop that has earned my business is Curry's Auto in Sterling (http://www.currysauto.com), directly off the Greenway. Their lead Mercedes tech (Ryan) has been a great resource while I transitioned into the pre-OBD2 DIY world. Experience has been just as satisfactory with the wife's Audi.

According to the corporate website, a new shop has recently opened in Falls Church (105 Falls Ave.). They charge a fair price compared to non-specialty shops and offer a 5% parts discount to local Mercedes club members. Give their shop a call with your to-do list, and let me know how the service turns out if you choose to do business.

Regards,
DM

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1995 E420 SE black/black
2004 Volvo V70R AWD

I assume that you have tried American Service Center as a dealer resource. Who was your service adviser there?

The indies that I work with are Don Pool in Falls Church and Silver Star in Vienna. They have excellent tech's but may not be up to the challenges of the 600.

Good luck.

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Chuck Taylor
Falls Church VA
'66 200, '66 230SL, '96 SL500. Sold: '81 380SL, '86 300E, '72 250C, '95 C220, 3 '84 280SL's '90 420SEL, '72 280SE, '73 280C, '78 280SE, '70 280SL, '77 450SL, '85 380SL, '87 560SL, '85 380SL, '72 350SL, '96 S500 Coupe

many thanks, will call and meetwith them and discuss.

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Bill & Monika Mercer

I have not tried Amer Svc Ctr yet as we wanted more atention to detail, personal service. I know about Don Pool, but not the other, so will contact them for discussion. thanks for the reference.

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Bill & Monika Mercer

... American Service Center does very good work especially on the more complicated cars. They certainly have all the tools and test equipment. If you want, I will ask the parts guys, whom I deal with a lot, for their recommendations.

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Chuck Taylor
Falls Church VA
'66 200, '66 230SL, '96 SL500. Sold: '81 380SL, '86 300E, '72 250C, '95 C220, 3 '84 280SL's '90 420SEL, '72 280SE, '73 280C, '78 280SE, '70 280SL, '77 450SL, '85 380SL, '87 560SL, '85 380SL, '72 350SL, '96 S500 Coupe

Mitch Carr's is a gret independent, Mercedes-only repair shop in Kensington, MD (about 3 miles from 495, Connecticut ave exit).

They are honest, reasonably priced, and perform quality work. I wouldn't trust my Benz anywhere else. I have a 1995 E420, but I see many W140s in for servioce when I take my car there.

Call and ask for Hal. He's as honest and as thorough as they come.

Troy
1995 E420 78k