Maybe so, unfortunately I live in a tiny town (5000) and am lucky there is a repair shop here at all.
The closest MB dealer is well over 100 miles.
Sure glad everyone is having fun with my post!
Now I'm off to drain my gas tank, slap my mechanic and ride my battery-operated golf cart 8 miles to town, watching for Al Qaeda behind the creosote bushes.
Have a good one!