Recommended service specialists in SE London/North Kent?

[graham_f]

I've recently bought a 1982 500SL and want to get it serviced by a good specialist. Any recommendations or advice on specialists in the north Kent or south east London area? (I live in Sidcup) Thanks!

 

[verytalldave]

I was given the name of a MB specialist in Bexleyheath. The name of the garage is KEYS and the name of the guy you want to talk to is Paul.
Their phone number is 020-8301-3758. I was quoted £130 labour for a "B" service for my C200K which is real world pricing.
Has anyone used this garage and can post any comments please?

 

[stuartmac]

Hi,

Apologies if this is too far but ...

When I bought my W124 250TD in March 2002, I was recommended by a couple of other local 'old Merc' owners/dealers to indie Nigel Scrace, on the outskirts of Tunbridge Wells; his 'phone is 07775 782792.

Hth.

Regards,

 

[verytalldave]

Hi Stuartmac........
Thanks for that info......
I wouldnt mind going that far providing its worthwhile as far as quality of service is concerned.
Do you have any personal experience of him, and if so how would you rate it?
What about costs etc?
Where exactly in Tunbridge Wells is he?
Thanks again............Dave.

 

[verytalldave]

Hi...........I have just given Nigel Scrace a quick phone and while it can sometimes be wrong to judge over the telephone, I did get the feeling he knew his stuff. He also gave me very competitive prices. He is actually located in High Brooms, near Southborough, just north of Tunbridge Wells.
Thanks to stuartmac for that one.................

 

[R2e]

Can you post your experiences once you've had the service, my car is due a B later in the year and High Brooms is literally a couple of miles or so away from me so well worth considering

 

[verytalldave]

Hi R2e...........My "B" service is due in about 5000 miles according to the readout. Also, my first MOT is due mid-December. So I was anticipating to get it all done at the same time regardless of the mileage.
SO.......I guess I should be saying the same back to you, as its sounds likely that you will be getting your car done before me........
Why not give Nigel a phone and judge for yourself? He certainly seemed on the ball to me. And, as I said, the prices he quoted me were very competitive.
Let us all know your opinions please.............
Thanks.......

 

[Moldy Warp]

Try Redfearn Motors (Steve Redfearn) in SW19 (Wimbledon). He serviced my 190e for a number of years and the only problem I ever had was that he was too thorough and nothing escaped his attention!!