Hi,

I'm moving to Charleston SC at the end of July, and I'm looking for a solid recommendation for a local mechanic, preferably one who has experience with old Mercedes diesels, or just any reliable, friendly mechanic.

Thanks!

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1977 240D / Manual / Power Sunroof

Private message member Maxbumpo. He lives in Charleston and is an frequent contributor to this forum....is he a mod too??... Anyway, I'm sure he can recommend a shop to you. Nice car. Lucky dog going to Charleston. Hope to join you in a couple of years.

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'89 260e (212K Mi.), '92 400e (208K Mi.), '92 400e (not a misprint) (146K Mi.), '95 C220, '81 240D--Sold

Also look in the recommended shops section of this forum.

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'89 260e (212K Mi.), '92 400e (208K Mi.), '92 400e (not a misprint) (146K Mi.), '95 C220, '81 240D--Sold

Star Motor Service I hear is very good.
http://www.starmotor.com/

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Current fleet
2006 E320 CDI
1992 300D - 5speed manual swapped

former members
1984 300D "Blues Mobile"

1978 300CD "El Toro"

Also send Greazzer a PM. He lives in SC though I don't know the town. He's pretty active in the Benz world and might know the folks down there. We have a couple of independent Mercedes shops here in town but given that I do all of my own I don't have a real recommendation - Greazzer might fit that profile, too.

Dan

Greazzer is in columbia... quite a haul from CH...

however... vacation time... it could happen!

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John HAUL AWAY, OR CRUSHED CARS!!! HELP ME keep the cars out of the crusher! A/C Thread
"as I ride with my a/c on... I have fond memories of sweaty oily saturdays and spewing R12 into the air. THANKS for all you do!

My drivers:
1987 190D 2.5Turbo
1987 560SL convertible
1987 190D 2.5-5SPEED!!!

1987 300TD
2005 Dodge Sprinter 2500 158"WB
1994GMC 2500 6.5Turbo truck... I had to put the ladder somewhere!

whatever house you live in... buy a DEDICATED dehumidifyer...

that city is DANK!!!

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John HAUL AWAY, OR CRUSHED CARS!!! HELP ME keep the cars out of the crusher! A/C Thread
"as I ride with my a/c on... I have fond memories of sweaty oily saturdays and spewing R12 into the air. THANKS for all you do!

My drivers:
1987 190D 2.5Turbo
1987 560SL convertible
1987 190D 2.5-5SPEED!!!

1987 300TD
2005 Dodge Sprinter 2500 158"WB
1994GMC 2500 6.5Turbo truck... I had to put the ladder somewhere!

Thanks for all the replies everyone.

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1977 240D / Manual / Power Sunroof

Hey Eric, just got your pm, sorry for the late reply but I've been on vacation, had to take a break from MB stuff for a bit.

Star Motors has been mentioned, Axel is the owner and they are a great place. They are outside of Charleston proper, in West Ashley. Usually they have lots of parts cars too, so you can check there if looking for used parts. I've never had any work done there other than testing some injectors for opening pressure, so I can't personally vouch for them, but I know they have a good reputation. Axel is very supportive of the MBCA, but our local chapter is not too active. He has hosted technical events at his shop in the past.

When I can't do a job myself, I usually go to see Hans at German Auto (on Rivers Avenue, North Charleston). I've been going there since I moved to CHS about 15 years ago. I've had them do the heavy dirty stuff that I don't or can't do, which requires special tools that I don't have or time that I must spend on other things, or when I have a complete mystery and need some help with diagnoses. I've only had two of my Mercedes need to be towed, and both times they went to German Auto.

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Respectfully,
/s/
M. Dillon
'87 124.193 (300TD) "White Whale", ~392k miles, 3.5l IP fitted
'95 124.131 (E300) "Sapphire", 380k miles
'73 Balboa 20 "Sanctification"
Charleston SC