How not to get burned when you bring a Mercedes for Maryland inspection.

Make an appointment with Mitch Carr's Auto Service (only Mercedes) in Kensington for a "pre purchase inspection"...his people will go over the subject vehicle and point out likely problems with passing inspection...this service is FREE.

You will have a report based on what they find and the notorius parts of the Maryland inspection crucible...he will then send the car to be inspected at a nearby service station WHICH DOES NO REPAIR WORK...therefore they have nothing to gain by turning up moneymaking stuff like missing lug nuts, torn seat covers, headlamp alignment, etc.

Car goes back to Mitch to get the work done needed to pass inspection...then it goes back to the service station for the final vetting...and you take your inspection certificate and title to the Maryland MVA and get your tags.

All work done by Mitch guaranteed for 90 days...and his guys know what they are doing.

The Maryland Inspection Program is an ordeal only slightly less painful than that depicted in Mel Gibson's latest movie...but following this approach will get you the needed ducat, with quality work, at a fair price...been through it twice.