Anyone used MD Motorcare? (Wirral)

[alex163]

As per title. Does anyone have any experience of them?

Cheers.

 

[biturbo]

Yeah, i use them as they have sorted out my problems on my v12 s600 biturbo ABC probs and done work on my sl60 amg v8, not exactly simple cars to work on. If they can work and do well on an s600 then in my books they are good, ive had bad experiences of people working on my s600 and it makes MD motorcare look top notch, got a coil pack fitted whilst i watched on sat took him about 25 mins to fit and got the car working again. Ive had garages (merc spec) saying dont change sparks on drivers side as its really hard to get 2 hours labour, i saw dave take off and fit in 25mins.

No problems, all honest and work done is by experienced tech 'dave'.

 

[alex163]

Thanks for the input.

I'm looking at getting my ATF fluid changed on my c180k and want a good job doing.

Different specialists are giving me various information on the process though. Some saying will take an hour others at least two hours. Some saying will need 8-9 litres of fluid and others under 5.

Don't know who to go with really.

 

[Ian B Walker]

The job will take an hour.
The Gearbox and torque converter holds 7.5 ltrs
The ATF is Mb 3353

 

[alex163]

Thanks Ian. I've been told there is no way of getting all of the fluid out. And usually 5l is replaced. Is this correct?

 

[NW_Merc]

Thanks Ian. I've been told there is no way of getting all of the fluid out. And usually 5l is replaced. Is this correct?

If they dont bother doing it properly.

 

[alex163]

If they dont bother doing it properly.

So all of it should be replaced then?

 

[jpwilliams]

Alex 163,
Thanks for mentioning MD Motorcare as I did not know of their existence even though they are 10 minutes from my home in Hooton on the Wirral !
I use MB Wirral in Hoylake for servicing etc and am pleased with them, but I thought I would go along and visit MD Motocare this morning.
They occupy small but new and clean premises and were servicing 2 CLK 320`S when I called . Dave Owen is an extremely pleasant young man and is one of two brothers who are slowly building up their new business. He was previously with Mercedes Benz in Warrington.
I will certainly try to give them some business perhaps undersealing my 210 as he gave me confidence in his abilities and his current labour rate is so competitive that I nearly fell over.
I would recommend that you go along and see them,if only to receive a quote for the work you need doing.
Regards
John

 

[jpwilliams]

anyone used md motorcare

Alex 163,
Thanks for mentioning MD Motorcare as I did not know of their existence even though they are 10 minutes from my home in Hooton on the Wirral !
I use MB Wirral in Hoylake for servicing etc and am pleased with them, but I thought I would go along and visit MD Motocare this morning.
They occupy small but new and clean premises and were servicing 2 CLK 320`S when I called . Dave Owen is an extremely pleasant young man and is one of two brothers who are slowly building up their new business. He was previously with Mercedes Benz in Warrington.
I will certainly try to give them some business perhaps undersealing my 210 as he gave me confidence in his abilities and his current labour rate is so competitive that I nearly fell over.
I would recommend that you go along and see them,if only to receive a quote for the work you need doing.
Regards
John

 

[tony750]

Mercedes Specialist Wirral

Hello,
I am a new member here and im still finding my way around. I saw this thread and noticed that there was no mention of another mercedes specialist on the Wirral called Benza Autos. I have a ML320 & C220 cdi that have both been serviced by Benza Autos since it opened in 2009. They are based in new premises in Birkenhead at the end of the M53. The staff where trained at the Mercedes dealership in Chester and always seem to be busy.


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Alex 163,
Thanks for mentioning MD Motorcare as I did not know of their existence even though they are 10 minutes from my home in Hooton on the Wirral !
I use MB Wirral in Hoylake for servicing etc and am pleased with them, but I thought I would go along and visit MD Motocare this morning.
They occupy small but new and clean premises and were servicing 2 CLK 320`S when I called . Dave Owen is an extremely pleasant young man and is one of two brothers who are slowly building up their new business. He was previously with Mercedes Benz in Warrington.
I will certainly try to give them some business perhaps undersealing my 210 as he gave me confidence in his abilities and his current labour rate is so competitive that I nearly fell over.
I would recommend that you go along and see them,if only to receive a quote for the work you need doing.
Regards
John

 

[jpwilliams]

Thanks Tony 750.
That`s useful to know.Exactly where are they situated as the end of the M53 goes into a tunnel !!?
Regards
John

 

[A210AMG]

I've used mb tech in hoylake even though it's the top end if the Wirral and I'm in Chester... Will check these guys out will be much handier

 

[jpwilliams]

I've used mb tech in hoylake even though it's the top end if the Wirral and I'm in Chester... Will check these guys out will be much handier

Hey Amigo !
MB Tech is in Warrington.
MB Wirral is in Hoylake.

Regards
John

 

[Benza750]

Hi John
They are in Birkenhead just up the road from Beaufords on the same side in a complex if new units, best way is to leave the M53 via the dock link road past Toyota dealership, cross onto Birkenhead at the roundabout & follow road round, 2 mins from motorway. Worth giving them a look, lots of Mercedes training certs on the wall
Hope it's of some use to others
Tony750

 

[alex163]

Well i had my ATF fluid and filter renewed at MD this morning. And im mighty impressed.

As mentioned previously it is a small but new and clean outfit. I personally prefer this, the service Dave provided was very personal and his enthusiasm about the marque is clear.
All at a price that was significantly cheaper than the other specialists quoted never mind a main dealer.
I would not hesitate to use MD motorcare again, and recommend them to anyone.

On another note i supplied the Fuchs 4134 (7g tronic spec) fluid which i am very impressed with so far. My auto box was always smooth and the old fluid looked in good condition (was still bright red) having covered 33k on it.
I have noticed that the gear changes are noticeably smoother now. Up shifts cannot be felt at all

So overall i'm very happy, excellent service from Dave and brillant fluid.

 

[Mattyo]

Very kind comments! Will make sure Dave gets to know. Check out MD Motorcare here: Mercedes Specialist Wirral there is a map in the website, pop into the garage at Evans Business Centre, Ellesmere Port, really easy to get to from Chester or Birkenhead as just off the M53 at J8, or simply call 01513573111. Any Mercedes owner won't be dissapointed!

 

[solarmer1]

As per title. Does anyone have any experience of them?

Cheers.

Hi.
Would recommend these guys absolutely.

I had a major problem with oil escaping from my autobox and travelling up the wiring loom into the gearbox control unit. The car failed and had to be towed into MB Shrewsbury on two occasions. First time they kept it for two weeks, cleared the fault counter and gave me it back with a bill for £496.00. This included for a new air mass sensor and interface for the throttle. Also told me that they actually hadn't found the fault. Second time they told me it needed a new wiring loom, gearbox to control unit, new gearbox control unit and thenbill would be £4000.

I had it transported into Dave at MD in Ellesmere Port. What a star! Cleaned the wiring loom, cleaned the gearbox control unit fitted new oil seal onto gearbox plus replaced the glow plugs (i already knew these were faulty)

Price for all was sub £400. Kept me informed throughout and gave me my car back in spotless condition. These guys deserve to succeed. They have my business and I have recommended them to a mate of mine who is also delighted.

Like a breath of fresh air after the experiences of MB main agents!

Regards
Solarmer

These guys deservce to succeed

 

[Rory]

Alex 163,
Thanks for mentioning MD Motorcare as I did not know of their existence even though they are 10 minutes from my home in Hooton on the Wirral !

There's another called Autobarn in Ledsham, which can't be far from you.

They seem to keep a very low profile, but the odd comment you do see is very positive.


I wish some of the local guys would post on here in the way some other indie's do - so that we can get a warm and fuzzy feeling about them!

 

[jpwilliams]

There's another called Autobarn in Ledsham, which can't be far from you.

They seem to keep a very low profile, but the odd comment you do see is very positive.


I wish some of the local guys would post on here in the way some other indie's do - so that we can get a warm and fuzzy feeling about them!

Thanks Rory.Yes,I`m well aware of Autobarn. From what I can see however, turning in /out of their premises on the "Welsh Road" can be problematical given the volume of traffic and the lack of courtesy that exists these days.
I have however only heard/read good things about them.
Regards
John

 

[nadeem]

Booked my E430 for gearbox service with MD for today, absolutely perfect service from Dave and his colleagues, was even treated with wash and vac . Mine still had the original seal Luckily the sumb was free from metal bits phew...
No longer feel the harsh gear changes and smooth as silk at full throttle. My new indy Thanks