With three Mercedes drivers, I've learned, despite being a total geek, to turn a wrench real good. I agree they are excellent and simple to service, in fact that's why I decided on Mercedes when I got the first one. The thing is it's the family's car, and I can't take a risk of it not being right. Only if, ASC, the mercedes body shop (right down the road from our house), says he's OK can I consciesly press him back into service. Wife was surprisingly emotional when she found out blue boy may have to be put down.

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Michael

1988 300 SL (5 Speed)
1994 E320 Wagon
1997 C230