#Mercedes servicing and repairs dandenong

[classicjalopy]

Guest Post: Adding a W210 E430 to the garage

The only constant of our garage is new acquisitions, we never seem to be able to slim the fleet down. The latest addition was considered necessary when my daughter (Jessica) came to grief with her 2005 CLK320 on a concrete wall at Eastland Shopping Centre, Ringwood. Given we are insured for market value, we weren’t confident that it would be repaired. Once we got a slot, at a local panel beater, the weeks dragged on. This delay required us to drive Jessica to work and back, often early in the morning and late at night, depending on her shifts. This wasn’t going to last too long, and finally I said to Naomi we need to get her another car in the meantime. Racking my brain, I thought what I could buy for between 6-8K but also pricing in a roadworthy certificate. I do enjoy these challenges, as quite often the thrill of the hunt is more entertaining than the mundaneness of car ownership. I remembered a friend had posted a few months back on Facebook, that he wanted to move on his 1998 Mercedes-Benz E430 Elegance. After viewing photos and a phone call, a deal was done, sight unseen. I booked the car for a RWC the following week with Berwick Prestige. To pass the RWC, it needed lower ball joints, tail-shaft coupling and gear shift bushes. I was within my 8k budget, including purchase price, RWC work and registration transfers.

Mercedes-Benz Australia released the E430 in 1998. The new V8 was 3.2-litre V6 with two extra cylinders. The one thing the V8 doesn’t have is the V6 balancer shaft, not needed on a 90-degree V8. Mercedes rational for the 4.3-litre V8 was lower emissions, reduced fuel consumption (11% over older quad-cam 4.2), with a broader range of torque, rather than superior power, producing 400NM across 3000-4400rpm. Performance specs back in the day quoted 6.6 seconds to 100km/h, a second quicker than E320, while carrying 50kg of additional weight and higher gearing. The list price on release for the E430 Elegance was $147,800, with the Avantgarde costing 4k more. I’m someone who prefers originality but stop reading now if you’re a purist. The E430 has been lowered and wears a set of original Brabus mono-block styled wheels. The original front and rear bumpers have been removed and replaced with genuine W210 E55 bumpers. Finally, the original exhaust has been swapped for a genuine Remus exhaust. The colour combination is striking, Ruby Metallic (527U) with Leather Mushroom/Quartz/Pebble (205A). As you can imagine, the interior leather and car mats are hard to keep clean.

There’s been a couple of small jobs I’ve needed to address. The drivers side headlight allowed moisture in, this was fixed thanks to Pick-A-Part, sourcing another headlight cover. The driver’s side Brabus alloy wheel had a buckle in it. Can highly recommend Wheel Enhancements in Dandenong South, they did a great job of re-rolling wheel. I couldn’t stand the leather steering wheel, as it had lost most of its colour. I used New Life Vinyl & Leather Service; they came to my house and re-coloured the leather. Finally, both rear speakers were shot, after years of UV. Replaced them with a pair a Kickers.

My daughter finally got her CLK back, which means the E430 is mine now. I have a couple of small items that need to attention but will save that for future updates. Author:  Nick Gruzevskis is a contributor to classicjalopy.com, and the custodian of a great collection of classic and modern cars.  Links to some his other articles can be found here Read the full article

[prestigeautoworksdandenong]

Prestige Auto Works is a most trusted Mercedes servicing and repairs in Dandenong at budget-friendly prices. Our mechanics are highly experienced and trained to offer the best workmanship and reliable service. Call us on 04 39792 2372.

[bcsprestige]

We offer an affordable option for luxury vehicle owners across Melbourne. Our state-of-the-art workshop is located in Mulgrave. We do car service & repairs in Clayton, Dandenong, Glen Waverley, Mount Waverley, Notting Hill, Oakleigh, Springvale and Wheelers Hill.

BCS Prestige provides all the necessary car services to keep your car running in pristine condition. Our mechanics are experienced in providing car services for many vehicles, including BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Audi. We'll ensure your car is kept in pristine condition by checking every element of the car.

[a1mechanicalhallam]

Car Service And Repair In Dandenong

A1 Gas & Mechanical Services Dandenong is a full service car repair facility. We are your one stop shop for all your vehicle service needs. We are a friendly, clean and efficient Automotive Work Garage. We are a full-service car repair workshop in Dandenong offering the highest quality service at a reasonable price.

Why Dandenong Car Repair Center?

-Affordable

-5 Star Google Reviews

-Local and Family Owned

-Flexible Scheduling

-VACC Certified

Brands We Service :

•Audi

•BMW

•Jaguar

•Land Rover

•Mercedes

•Volkswagen and many more….

Our SERVICES : WE DON’T JUST Repair CARS, WE ALSO TEACH ON PROPER PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE FOR YOUR CAR.

•Mechanical Repairs

•Logbook Service

•Brakes & Clutch Repairs

•tyre repair & replacement

•Car Steering & Suspension Repair

•LPG Installation

•LPG Tuning & Repairs

•LPG Gas Tank Testing

•FULL DIAGNOSTIC

•Engine Services

•Oil CHANGE

We are based in Hallam, but also offer reliable car service and repairs for residents of Berwick, Narre Warren, Hampton Park, Endeavour Hills, Dandenong, Cranbourne and surrounding areas.

We’re always happy to answer any questions about our Automotive Work Shop, your car, or give advice about anything car repair or service related.

You can make your booking online at www.a1mechanicalhallam.com.au or give us a call at 0437 522 193 anytime.

[carmechanicdandenong-blog]

NPBC Automotive Service and Noble Park Brake & Clutch are found in one convenient location on Cheltenham road Dandenong for the best car mechanic dandenong and offer you the full range of car repairs and car servicing.

In addition to being specialists in Brake & Clutch repairs, we offer car servicing and repairs for all makes and models of cars, commercial vehicles and trucks. We are your first choice for a Dandenong mechanic. Our services include everything from a Log Book Service and brakes, to tyres, gear boxes and even complete engine rebuilds.

Our Services:

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[nandbautoservice]

N & B Auto Service is the leading European car specialist offering high-quality Mercedes servicing and repairs in Dandenong at affordable cost.