Regarding the quote about "gimmicks:" I don't mean to badmouth either RC or Mitch Carr, its just that they both said they don't do inspections, but take them "to a Sunoco down the street." I want to take my car to a trusted place, and I just don't trust any gas station/Sunoco type shop with my cars (Mercedes or not!). In my experience you can typically expect high prices, hasty repairs, and grease on your upholstry when you get the car back (and a scratch or dent if you're lucky).

How about the dealer in Bethesda? Has anyone had any experience with them? Is a Maryland inspection a standard price? If so, it shouldn't cost me any more to take it to the dealer than to take it to Sunoco, right? I worry about a non-mercedes mechanic poking around my car, and at least at the dealer I should get someone who knows something about the cars.

Thanks,

GregS