Is Your Cincinnati Mercedes Mechanic Ripping You Off?

If your Mercedes mechanic suggests changing your spark plugs and your Mercedes has 50,000 miles or less on it, he is shadier than a guy selling Rolexes on a park bench. Once upon a time, changing spark plugs was a once a year event, like taking down the Christmas tree lights or paying taxes. Cars—especially Mercedes—that were built in the the last decade shouldn’t need new spark plugs for at least the first 100,000 miles. If it does, either there’s an underlying problem or your Mercedes mechanic is ripping you off.

If your Mercedes repair shop recommends additives like they’re a cure for cancer, you might as well find a snake oil salesman to fix your car. Sure, additives may have their place. They may give you a little extra gas mileage, but no additive, despite how masterfully it is recommended, will solve any serious issue with your car. Only a quality Mercedes mechanic can do that.

Mercedes Repair and the Real Price of Genuine Parts

Another warning sign of a shady mechanic is if they recommend remanufactured parts, but then charge you full price for them. If this is the case, you’re getting hosed. Remanufactured parts can get you back on the road for less, but they’re discounted for a reason. Don’t let your mechanic pocket the difference on your dime.

There are plenty of great Mercedes mechanics in Cincinnati. Find one you can trust. It can save you headaches and thousands of needless repairs over the years.

Suspicious? Here’s How to Test Your Cincinnati Auto Mechanic

How do you know if you can trust a particular auto repair garage in Cincinnati? Put them to the test. Bring your BMW, Audi, Porsche or Mercedes in for a repair it doesn’t really need. Describe the problem and suggest you’d like it fixed. See if they just take your story as is and try to do those unneeded repairs, or if they take a look for themselves to see if the repair should actually be done. If they do the work and charge you for a repair that’s not needed, they are either shady or incompetent—or both. On the other hand, if they point out the repair isn’t needed after all and suggest that the repair doesn’t need to be done, you know you’ve got something worth more than gold—a Mercedes auto mechanic you can trust. Keep going to them. They are worth your repeat business and your money.

Why We Are Cincinnati’s Trusted Solution for Foreign Car Repair

We’re not just any auto repair garage. While we can repair all cars, we specifically specialize in European vehicles. Our mechanics live and breathe European cars. We understand the unique care and specialized knowledge required to repair European vehicles. Because we know how special these cars are, we only use manufacturer parts. All of our work is guaranteed and certified. We are happy when our customers are happy.

We excel at Saab, Mercedes, BMW, Opal, Ferrari, Porsche, Toyota, Volvo, Audi, Volkswagen, Honda, Mini, Lexus, Austin Healey, and Jaguar foreign car repair, to name a few. We have been serving the Cincinnati area since 2001 and bring a combined experience of over 60 years to the table.

Stop in anytime to talk. Call the shop directly at 513-891-8450, or use or online contact form. Appointments can be scheduled directly from your computer. When you make your appointment we can give you an estimate and even let you know how long your repair will take.

Should You Have Your European Brakes Annually Inspected?

Like an annual doctor check up, scheduling an inspection on the brakes of your European vehicle should be a once a year routine. This is the best opportunity to catch small repairs before they become expensive money pits. It keeps your car safer while costing you less. If you’ve been experiencing warning sounds such as high pitch screeching or your car swerves to one side or another when you brake, you may be due for an immediate inspection. You can also visually inspect the brakes if you can see between the spokes of the tire to the brake pad. It should ideally be at least a quarter of an inch thick. If not, it’s time to call a mechanic.

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