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Originally Posted by autozen
I'm sure they meant well, but like many Indies, they probably weren't praticed on their reading skills. To stay on top of things in this business, you have to read as much available information as possible. The one thing that Independent shops do that really bugs me is to install a shop version lock when someone's ignition tumbler needs replacing. It takes a few more minutes, but the right way is to order a lock coded to the VIN so people don't end up with two different keys like they own a Ford oe something.
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If you knew the shop, you would be amazed. They have factory trained owners who have been working on 450SL models since they switched over to CIS in 1976. I even asked about the recall, and they were aware of it. They told me that the replacement would be as unsafe as the original, and that that would make it better than factory. I can give them credit for ordering vin coded tumblers from the dealer. Once, after spending almost a thousand dollars for a ignition tune up and co mixture set up on the scope, I was told that they didn't bother to replace the twelve year old spark plus, and that I should do that when I got home.