Contact Vera at 1-361-854-1955. He is the head mechanic at Ed Hicks Mercedes. He has his own shop and charges 1/2 what MB charges. Ed, the MB parts man at Ed Hicks, will set you up as a dealer which will save you 40% or so on spares. Very easy guy to deal with.

For front end alignment go to Rene's Wheel Alighment 2821 Ayres St. 361-882-5505. He does all the alignment for the local Mercedes dealer.