Originally Posted by G-Benz

I found an indie last summer that works on the older (R107, W126, W123, 124, etc.) models and owns a W163! Sadly, he can't do much for my R129, but fortunately, it has required very little, and I have been able to perform that work myself.

But whenever I have to farm out, it now goes to him. Not only does he do it right, but he goes ahead and orders missing or broken pieces discovered as he does the work! Some of which I didn't even know were missing until he handed me the replacements parts and told me where they install.

He's also been far more reasonable in terms of price...unlike paying the dealer $120 to replace a 75-cent shifter bushing!