Hi everybody,
This is my first post to the MBClub forum; I have followed many threads on here, finding some really interesting info, but i've never felt the need to post... until now.
A brief history of my car: I own a 1989 w124 300D. It's my pride and joy... it's been in the family for 21 years, and is still going strong. It was originally my father's- he wanted to sell/scrap it some time ago, which I thought was insane, so I bought it off him.
It needed a lot of work, after a few years of neglect.... it's now back to how it should be, and i've spent a shed load on it, including a full body respray. I love my car (Jenny) and want to take care of her.
SO..... the question. I have a mechanic who I've known for years, but am starting to think I might like to start aiming my car towards an indie MB specialist....
I need to have the car serviced. I called a Richmond based MB specialist and was quoted £ 600 for a full service. I last serviced the car 10,000 miles ago. (147,000 on clock)
This seems a lot to me. My usual garage charges £ 250.
Is this normal? If not, does anyone have any experience with other MB specialists in the Chiswick, Richmond, Brentford or Acton area? I also need to do some body work to the car... any ideas?
much appreciated,
1989w124
This is my first post to the MBClub forum; I have followed many threads on here, finding some really interesting info, but i've never felt the need to post... until now.
A brief history of my car: I own a 1989 w124 300D. It's my pride and joy... it's been in the family for 21 years, and is still going strong. It was originally my father's- he wanted to sell/scrap it some time ago, which I thought was insane, so I bought it off him.
It needed a lot of work, after a few years of neglect.... it's now back to how it should be, and i've spent a shed load on it, including a full body respray. I love my car (Jenny) and want to take care of her.
SO..... the question. I have a mechanic who I've known for years, but am starting to think I might like to start aiming my car towards an indie MB specialist....
I need to have the car serviced. I called a Richmond based MB specialist and was quoted £ 600 for a full service. I last serviced the car 10,000 miles ago. (147,000 on clock)
This seems a lot to me. My usual garage charges £ 250.
Is this normal? If not, does anyone have any experience with other MB specialists in the Chiswick, Richmond, Brentford or Acton area? I also need to do some body work to the car... any ideas?
much appreciated,
1989w124