Looking for a diy in south east michigan.

[jim messina]

Hi,
I am looking for a good diy in southeast mich. to help me with my car. I am not looking for any freebies. I have been in construction all my life and can offer my services in return for your help(concrete, plumbing,drywall work and repair, painting etc etc etc ) I can get 45% discount on plumbing fixtures at certain supply houses. Cash is another option. All I ask is to be treated fairley. I want to learn hands on about my car from a guy who knows mercedes. I have a 1983 300sd. The repair I need the most is lower ball joints. The guy I was going to use for service wanted to charge me 80 dollars a piece for them. The most expensive ones I could find were only about 24 dollars and I don't believe a mark up on parts of almost 4 times the amount is fair. I am located 35 miles east of lansing and will drive up to 75 miles for help.

Thanks Jim