W123 230CE Serving

[maddernj]

All, I have a W123 230CE in need of a 36k service.

I have narrowed down the choices to:

Stevensons near Maidstone (Steve Garlick)

or

Wright Tech UK

I am leaning towards Stevenson's even though its further to travel as the phone calls I have had inspired far more confidence. Wright Tech is 2 miles away though..

Thoughts ?

 

[Tuercas viejas]

As a professional in the retail car servicing provider business what is the criteria you are using to select the shops you have mentioned?
Curious.
Tuercas viejas

 

[brucemillar]

I have used Andy on all my cars for many years with zero problems. This includes a full rebuild on my fully restored 124 4-Matic, engine & gearbox. He also does all the work on my rare C55 Wagon. He is not a talker on the phone ;^). He prefers to just get on and do the job. It's a family run business. Tell him Bruce said hello. He will look after you.

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[maddernj]

Hello, I had a look on forums for general views of specialists close to my home. Both have given me quotes and both quotes are within £20-30 of each other.

As its an older car I want to be sure that the mechanic is familiar with the W123 series. TBH one garage I spoke to seemed fully versed in the M102 engine and all that would need doing, the other place I spoke to a nice lady on reception and not the mechanic. I know its because the mechanics are busy rather than answering the phone, but speaking to the actual person who would do the work made me feel more comfortable.

Kind Regards

 

[maddernj]

Thanks Bruce, that's given me food for thought.