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Merc mechanic recommendations?

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  • 24-06-2012 2:04pm
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    Dord
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    Anyone have any recommendations for a mechanic around Dublin (northside preferably) who is familiar with Mercedes and specifically A-class (W168). I have a bit of an issue with mine, seems to have a whining noise when driving. It's not too loud but is there.

    I thought about bringing it to a dealer but not sure how that'd go... prob would have to bring some KY with me. :o

    EDIT: should mention, its a manual A140.


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    leroypatches
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    M.A.D. Motors Santry
    Did great work for me on a diesel pump when no one else could and were reasonable. Its a small enough garage with a fancy website!
    http://madmotors.ie/contactus.html


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    coylemj
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    briangarvin2 wrote: »
    M.A.D. Motors Santry
    Did great work for me on a diesel pump when no one else could and were reasonable. Its a small enough garage with a fancy website!
    http://madmotors.ie/contactus.html

    Let the record show that that post is his first in 6 months.


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    leroypatches
    Registered Users Posts: 83 ✭✭leroypatches


    coylemj wrote: »
    Let the record show that that post is his first in 6 months.
    so?


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    Please Kill Me
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,340 ✭✭✭Please Kill Me


    Dord wrote: »
    Anyone have any recommendations for a mechanic around Dublin (northside preferably) who is familiar with Mercedes and specifically A-class (W168). I have a bit of an issue with mine, seems to have a whining noise when driving. It's not too loud but is there.

    I thought about bringing it to a dealer but not sure how that'd go... prob would have to bring some KY with me. :o

    EDIT: should mention, its a manual A140.

    I used to have an A140 and used Annesley Williams on the Old Airport Road when I had to. They're not that bad in fairness. I used to deal with a lad in there (Ritchie I think) and never had any problems with them. Sure no harm going in and getting a price. If it's too dear, just go elsewhere.


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    coylemj
    Registered Users Posts: 25,347 ✭✭✭✭coylemj


    briangarvin2 wrote: »
    so?

    This forum is plagued by first timers and previously dormant posters springing out of the woodwork to give glowing references in response to queries asking for recommendations for sales & service.

    Sorry if you feel aggrieved but what I said is a fact, people can take your recommendation or not as they choose.


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    Inbox
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    Courtney motors in North strand, been there a very long time and had good dealings myself with them in the past.


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    T-Maxx
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    http://www.baskinservicecentre.com/


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    Gumbo
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    T-Maxx wrote: »
    http://www.baskinservicecentre.com/

    Have used sean before, seems to know his Mercs inside out. also theres a member on here based in Kildare that knows his stuff! was able to diagnose my grandads C180 problem over the net :D would highly recommend him if he is near by.

    Edit - This guy here - http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/member.php?u=546962


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    Dord
    Closed Accounts Posts: 10,817 ✭✭✭✭Dord


    T-Maxx wrote: »
    http://www.baskinservicecentre.com/
    kceire wrote: »
    Have used sean before, seems to know his Mercs inside out. also theres a member on here based in Kildare that knows his stuff! was able to diagnose my grandads C180 problem over the net :D would highly recommend him if he is near by.

    Edit - This guy here - http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/member.php?u=546962

    Baskin seems like just the trick. Will check it out. Thanks lads!


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    Nissan doctor
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    One of the most common causes of a whining noise on the A classes is a failing aux belt tensioner. If that's the cause, it shouldn't be an expensive repair where ever you go.


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    Dord
    Closed Accounts Posts: 10,817 ✭✭✭✭Dord


    Nissan doctor wrote: »
    One of the most common causes of a whining noise on the A classes is a failing aux belt tensioner. If that's the cause, it shouldn't be an expensive repair where ever you go.

    Yeah, I did some research and seems like that may be it. Will post the results.


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