Recently purchased my first mercedes, a 1993 300E 2.8 from Florida and I love it!! I'm wondering if anyone has any recommendations of a good indy mechanic in the capital district (doesnt have to be Albany, could be Schenectady, Troy or the suburbs). Thanks!

I'm looking for one myself in same area. I was referered to "German Auto Haus" in Burnt Hills. I have not tried them yet as I have been able to perform maintenance and repairs myself thus far.

Not much experience yet - drive 35 minutes up to Burnt Hills to have German ******** do the NYDMV inspection on our '87 300SDL, and have bought minor parts through Keeler Motorcar's M-B dealership parts dept.

The folks at German ******** seem reasonable, and their labor rates are $79/hour vs. $95 per hour at the dealership.

Travis (ext. 182) at the Keeler dealership parts department is competent and gets the whole customer service idea. I have scheduled a front end alignment with the Keeler M-B service dept. for next week ($119 + tax), and checked their price for mounting & balancing four new tires ($86 + tax). Both are a little on the high side in my experience, but then I'm a M-B newbie. Compared to their hourly rate, neither task price is very high.

Background: we bought our 300SDL from an owner in Florida earlier this month. 109k original miles, solid maintenance records, and a few known issues identified by an independent shop down there and incorporated into the sale terms.

Will let you know how the Keeler experience turns out, when I return from vacation mid-July.

--Ian

Keeler took care of everything I asked, and did it for slightly less than the quoted price, with the car 100% ready to go upon my return.

I will definitely use them again.

--Ian

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1987 300SDL, 109k original miles, smoke silver / palomino leather (3-season family transport and "Mommy's Spy Car")

1997 Chevy Suburban K2500 diesel, 129k and going strong (road salt warrior and backwoods adventure vehicle)

MBCA member since June, 2005

1. Mike's Mercedes, Scotia, NY
2. GR Auto, Delmar, NY

I use Quality Foreign Car Care in Ballston Spa NY.
7 Saratoga AVE. Ballston Spa NY 518-885-1781
They can do anything European. They have been great.
www.QFCC.COM

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2015 ML350 4Matic. Wifes DD
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2012 E350 4Matic. Road Trip car
2009 CLK350 Coupe Designo.Kleemann Tune For nice days/DD
2006 CL600. V12.Eurocharged Tune. Enough said
2005 CLK55 AMG Coupe.Kleemann Tune. For the sound and style
2004 CLK320 Cabriolet. 2005+ Interior swap. For the sunny Florida days & beach days

I recommend Hans Auto in New Paltz for all your German cars. They have been working on both the BMW and the Mercedes for a couple years now and I have found them to be honest very competent, reliable , and reasonably priced.

he is located at
251 State Route 32 South, New Paltz, NY 12561
Phone number' 845-255-8130

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Hi all,
I always like to give credit when due. I rarely ever take my car to a shop, but I took it to ******** yesterday to loosen some suspension bolts that I could not get loose for the life of me.

First impressions: the show room is not huge but clean and inviting. After checking out the Testarossa and 993 Cab inside, the tech who was taking my car came out, introduced himself and asked about what I wanted done. After the car was on the lift I went out and pointed out the frozen bolts. This was a huge piece of mind as it ensured the ones I had already replaced and set at ride height would not have to be redone.

While the car was being wrenched on, I took a test drive in a 911 40th Aniv Edition I have been eyeing with no accompanying passenger.

My car was completed with no issues, no grease marks on the seats, steering wheel or door handles.

Craig (owner), Rob (sales), Frank (F Car tech) I found to be extremely personable and genuine car guys.

I should mention I have no personal/financial affiliation with the shop. I have just had too many bad experiences in the past, so when one goes this well it stands out.

http://www.********motors.com/index.html

Brett

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88 300E
03 911 C4S
2008 Triumph Speed Triple

My pics --> www.BrettAdamsDesign.com

Just checked back at this post and saw it was ********* over the shop name ?

Shop name is German Auto Haus, in Burnt Hills

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88 300E
03 911 C4S
2008 Triumph Speed Triple

My pics --> www.BrettAdamsDesign.com

They are good as well. I pursched a Mercedes from them about 4 years ago and like QFCC they deal in anything European.

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2015 ML350 4Matic. Wifes DD
2015 GLK350 4Matic. My winter DD
2012 E350 4Matic. Road Trip car
2009 CLK350 Coupe Designo.Kleemann Tune For nice days/DD
2006 CL600. V12.Eurocharged Tune. Enough said
2005 CLK55 AMG Coupe.Kleemann Tune. For the sound and style
2004 CLK320 Cabriolet. 2005+ Interior swap. For the sunny Florida days & beach days

Autobahn Centre' in Albany, NY does a good job. Typical old school shop but the guys are cool and the prices are way better than the dealer.

Just found another in Albany - Bavarian Rocket Science
Mainstay is Porsche but they also do BMW,Mercedes, Audi etc

The owner actually DD's a 300E

Highly receommended - Home

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88 300E
03 911 C4S
2008 Triumph Speed Triple

My pics --> www.BrettAdamsDesign.com