Don’t Spend A Pot o’ Gold For Mercedes-Benz Repair and Genuine Mercedes-Benz Service

Published 10 years ago — by Lisa Federico

Save yourself a pot of gold by taking your Mercedes-Benz to a local independent Mercedes-Benz repair shop.

Save yourself a pot of gold by taking your Mercedes-Benz to a local independent Mercedes-Benz repair shop.
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It can be a wee bit frustrating when your Mercedes-Benz is in need of servicing and you aren’t sure where to take it for quality repairs that won’t cost you a pot of gold.

Taking your Mercedes-Benz to a local independent Mercedes-Benz mechanic, versus the dealer, might just be your lucky charm because it can save you money and enable you to build a relationship with a trained technician working on your vehicle.

Save Some Green

By taking your Mercedes-Benz to an independent repair shop, you won’t have to worry about getting lucky on pricing because costs are generally lower than what the dealer charges.

No, not because of magic or that 4-leaf clover you picked out back, but because OEM parts are not marked up as much and because indy shops have lower hourly rates since overhead is significantly less.

Authentic Service – No Foolishness Here

Independent Mercedes-Benz service centers tend to offer a more genuine, personalized service than that of the dealer.

You are likely to be in direct communication with your Mercedes-Benz mechanic each time you come into their shop. This allows you to form a solid relationship with them, instead of talking to a different service advisor each visit about the repair recommendations a different mechanic suggested while working on your Mercedes-Benz.

Finding the right Mercedes-Benz mechanic can be a blessing when your Mercedes-Benz needs servicing. Don’t become bogged down at the dealer and fall victim to the blarney and shenanigans they can play when it comes to cost and personalized service.

So grab a pint, dance the jig and spread some cheer—save yourself that pot of gold by taking your Mercedes-Benz to a local independent Mercedes-Benz repair shop.

Find out how much you can save by going to an independent Mercedes-Benz repair shop and the more personalized service you'll receive, by reading our more in-depth article, Cost Savings, Personalized Service from Independent Mercedes-Benz Repair Shops.


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