I'm looking for an independent MB shop to look at a car for me that's located on the south side of Denver, Colorado.

Any suggestions?

The best is probably Star Tach at 303-744-7021, they're a big independent operation. They've done some pretty major work for me. Not cheap, but good. Are you stuck in Denver, or are trying to get a car checked out? Send me a PM if you need some assistance at this end.

I had a bad experience at Al's ********.

That's good to know, I've never been there.

I think the real test of an honest mechanic is when you liimp into the shop with an out of state license plate. In my view he failed the test.

If you mean "Star Tech," owned by Sandor Paroczai, then yes, they are great. I left Denver before he opened his new shop off Santa Fe Dr., but at the old shop, I would make an appointment with him for an oil change thus: I arrange for 4 to 4:30 pm on a Tuesday, let's say. I show up with oil. He has technician drain the oil up through the dipstick of my W126. I buy filter from him and finish the job right there. Sandor was truly a master of customer relations, and he knew Benzes backwards and forwards.

I never cared overmuch for Al at Al's ********. He gave me the "German doctor" impression, i.e., he and only he knew what was best for my car. I had a hard time getting an estimate out of him. On the other hand, when he replaced my rear brake pads and they squealed, he worked with me patiently, trying different brands, until it was right.
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-- Paul W. (The Benzadmiral)
('03 Buick Park Avenue, charcoal/cream)
Formerly:
'97 C230, smoke silver/parchment; '86 420SEL, anthracite/light grey; '84 280CE (W123), dark blue/palomino

If I can get together with a seller on price for a particular car I’m looking at I will most definately have someone at Star Tech, Sandor’s shop check the car out for me. It was thoughly enjoyable speaking with him on the phone. As others have said he knows Benzes backwards and forwards.

His hourly rate seemed most reasonable too.