[420 SE]

Tri-Star Motors, Nundah.(07) 3266 7311

 

[aussie e55]

i second that have taken my mb's to glen at tri star since 1985 you speak to the man who knows & works on your vehicle top service & great rates.
george stanley
amg e55

 

[Ziggfreid]

Servicing

Hey Ross, really glad to hear your recommendation. I booked in with Glen a few days ago to have my spheres done. (Well, obviously not mine,,,, I have a certain lady who takes care of that!)
Ziggy

 

[eek]

I recently had my gearbox rebuilt (722.6) 5sp auto from a W202 by the guys at 3 Point Classic Mt. Gravatt. It took a while to get all the parts in I neede, as they need to come from overseas, but overall the process was quite painless, and gearbox appears to be fine so far.

I pretty much always go to them for spare parts (if I can't get it from Euro Car Parts that is ) I do most of the work on my car myself, but for things like gearbox rebuilds, I'd get these guys to do it. It's probably not the cheapest around, but they are trustworthy, know what they're talking about and do a good job.

 

[rod jobe]

Mechanic

Hi Ross, For anyone on the north side of Brisbane I have recently found a guy who worked for Mecedes in Germany, came to Australia and worked here at MB and now has his own workshop with the latest computer. He knows the cars and is very helpful and is half the price of an MB workshop.
suburb -Brendale:- Stephan ph 0404 370218 Ero Motors

 

[AMG OUTLAW]

Im going to see stephan tomorrow, been told he is good.

 

[trumples-oz]

Guys since I've got my first Merc 5 1/2 years ago I've been getting all my servicing done by Aust-Star at Coorparoo. Andrew and Theo have never done anything to p!ss me off.

With my E320 about to arrive in my driveway they'll be getting to play with that also. Trouble is, Theo will be really pinged off that I sold the S420 to Melbourne without giving him the option to buy.

Oh well, canna be helped!

 

[carman007]

Paint shop on Gold Coast

Does anyone know of a great paint shop on the Gold Coast, I need some touch ups done, nothing major mainly a few stone chips but will need blending.

 

[imhi2]

Mechanic

Hi Ross, For anyone on the north side of Brisbane I have recently found a guy who worked for Mecedes in Germany, came to Australia and worked here at MB and now has his own workshop with the latest computer. He knows the cars and is very helpful and is half the price of an MB workshop.
suburb -Brendale:- Stephan ph 0404 370218 Ero Motors

I agree I use him already top service and pricing.

 

[Luc270]

I agree

Hi Ross, For anyone on the north side of Brisbane I have recently found a guy who worked for Mecedes in Germany, came to Australia and worked here at MB and now has his own workshop with the latest computer. He knows the cars and is very helpful and is half the price of an MB workshop.
suburb -Brendale:- Stephan ph 0404 370218 Euro Motors

I agree . I took my newly purchased 2002 ML 270 here to get the gearbox sorted and he did a great job and was reasonably priced. I am taking it back for servicing from here on. Nice guy as well. The prices I have been quoted by him are similiar to what i paid for my ford ranger!! very happy

 

[jonnybiggs69]

Three Point or Tri-Star?

I see quite a few people recommending Tri-Star Motors at Newstead.
But...
Tri-Star is at Nundah and Three Point Classic is at Newstead.
I rang Tri-Star and asked if they used to be at Newstead and they said no.

So which one is being recommended here?
My 89 260E needs some suspension love and my current mechanic just doesn't seem to know these older European cars very well.

Cheers!

 

[420 SE]

I see quite a few people recommending Tri-Star Motors at Newstead.
But...
Tri-Star is at Nundah and Three Point Classic is at Newstead.
I rang Tri-Star and asked if they used to be at Newstead and they said no.

So which one is being recommended here?
My 89 260E needs some suspension love and my current mechanic just doesn't seem to know these older European cars very well.

Cheers!

Both have good reputations, one either side of the city.

 

[ozcab]

Are there any R129 owners in the forum who live in the Brisbane area? Strength in numbers.........

 

[jonnybiggs69]

Wannabe/future owners or current?
I definitely plan to own one of these at some stage in the near future, but just the W124 at the moment

 

[Mercinit]

Awesome paint and panel Brisbane

This guy de rusted my 450sl and slc.
Paul owns Ray Zahl Auto Refinishers. Awesome pricing.
Ph 38925911

 

[plantac]

Re Spheres.

Hey Ross, really glad to hear your recommendation. I booked in with Glen a few days ago to have my spheres done. (Well, obviously not mine,,,, I have a certain lady who takes care of that!)
Ziggy

R U referring to rear hydraulic suspension spheres ?
What model MB ?

 

[theresetbutton]

Ok, while he doesnt do mechanical, Humptys Perfect Panels at 1/4 Gunn Street, Underwood (3341 3444) did a lot of paint and ding repairing on my E240. For $1200 I'm surprised it came up as good as it did, and he did roof, boot, rear right... and bonnet? cant remember. I just know it looks damn nice now.

 

[W124CoupeIsTheBest]

I tried many workshops including dealerships, but "Autohaus Dietler" located in Wynnum is the best one. I get all my Mercs serviced by these guys since 2018. Very clean workshop and what I personally like the most is the direct reception. The mechanic checks your car while you watching him and explains every detail and every service item that needs to be done. Won't go anywhere else.

 

[redselena]

I am on the look out for a mechanic for my 1992 SL. I live ipswich way. Anyone recommend any mechanics closer to Ipswich or are the ones mentioned above my only options?

 

[jonnybiggs69]

Hi Selena, I have been taking my car ('89 260E) to Peter Henderson who used to have a workshop at Albion and now works from home near Eatons Hill. Autohaus Dietler above seems to have very good google reviews though too.
Some years ago, the guy at Brendale butchered my lower control arms replacing bushings and charged more than a new set of control arms would cost, so I'm not a fan. But there will always be these experiences with different customers and business though I guess.
Feel free to PM me if you would like Peter's number.