Recommendation for trusted/serious repair shops in BeNeLux/Germany

[Wolf_tamer]

Hi all and nice to meet you all (since this is my first post in this community),

First of all, my apologies if I didn't choose the correct forum for this post.

I reside in the Amsterdam area and am a new owner of a 1994 E500 which needs certain odd repair jobs to be in the best shape. Since I am in no way a savvy mechanic or very technically inclined for that matter, it would be very helpful if you could point me towards a few recommended shops with expertise in Mercedes classics (a focus on E500 would be even better) in the BeNeLux area or even in Germany.

Looking forward to your replies.

Regards

 

[gsxr]

Congratulations on your new E500, and welcome to the forum!

 

[036]

Recommendation depends on your budget. What exactly are you looking for? Complete restoration or just keeping it running? Describe your fantasies
And welcome here.

 

[nic520]

Hi,
not cheap, but absolute competence in 500E M119 and other older luxury MB:

Car Parts & Tools Bernhard Marijanovic Mercedes Motorenbau​

Bernhard Marijanovic​

Ringstr. 6​

76456 Kuppenheim​

Telefon 07222 / 600245​

E-Mail [email protected]​

I consulted him to get my E50 engineswap legalized and he was great help. Some great cars there, too.

All the best
Nic

 

[036]

Bernard is the Benchmark. Not cheap Do NOT call him, write him.

 

[Wolf_tamer]

Thank you very much for the replies.
My E500 is in quite good overall state, so I doubt it would require a complete restauration. To be specific, I need help with suspension work (joints etc.), an overall diagnostic of how the engine runs (codes etc.), maybe some work on the differential and some interior bits (biggest would be the headliner, which is currently sagging). The budget wouldn't be an issue, as long as I know I am dealing with a serious and trustworthy partner.

 

[nic520]

If you come to the Cologne area in Germany, I can read fault codes (HHT via Star Diagnosis) at no charge.
Suspension and interior is not 500E specific - a good workshop for old Benz should suit. We have a 124 club, they know where to go and what to do: Mercedes-Benz W124-Club Deutschland e.V.

 

[Wolf_tamer]

Thank you so much, Nic. I will check it out and hopefully join too. And will keep in mind your gracious invite for when I plan my next trip.

 

[nic520]

Yes, if the roads carry you here, I would be happy to have a look.

 

[Otrebla49]

Hi all and nice to meet you all (since this is my first post in this community)

Welcome to the forum - and congratulations on the E500 you purchased!