Better alternative workshop

[Guest niordian]

Hi, can recommend better alternative workshop? Some alt workshop too "hiong" already....reset my service meter charging S$70 - siao!!! btw they were plugging in the ctrl/cpu to diagnose my vehicle....

*are A-class especially bumpy?*

[Guest ACSLK]

niordian wrote:

Hi, can recommend better alternative workshop? Some alt workshop too "hiong" already....reset my service meter charging S$70 - siao!!! btw they were plugging in the ctrl/cpu to diagnose my vehicle....

*are A-class especially bumpy?*

Hi niordian,

you can try BOSS Motorsports at Sin Ming Autocare #04-05, look for Calvin 6459 0038

or MBM at level 1......

cheers

[Guest angela]

niordian wrote:

Hi, can recommend better alternative workshop? Some alt workshop too "hiong" already....reset my service meter charging S$70 - siao!!! btw they were plugging in the ctrl/cpu to diagnose my vehicle....

*are A-class especially bumpy?*

can try round motors at amk auto point level 1... just turn in and the look for the shop populated with mercs can liao...

i'll be going there to get my mudguard replaced later..

[Guest Tommy Tan]

niordian wrote:

Hi, can recommend better alternative workshop? Some alt workshop too "hiong" already....reset my service meter charging S$70 - siao!!! btw they were plugging in the ctrl/cpu to diagnose my vehicle....

*are A-class especially bumpy?*

me just went to Tan Lim motor at defu lane. My fren is working there for 8yrs & they have all the neccessary tools for merc & beemers. So i have done my serving there for just $168( voltronics engine oil, oil filter & all the neccessary checks). For promotion, they also throw in a $88( wash, clay, polishing package) + a $26( engine flush, oil treatment & gasoline treatment) for FREE! As for the resetting of servicing counter, actually u can DIY. i did it myself. So, at the end of the day, quite satisfied with their service.( servicing time from 10am to 4pm).

Cheerz!

[Guest bbwannabe]

*faint at price*

to reset your service indicator:

1. get in car

2. close door (need to or it will not switch mode)

3. turn key to accessories on (not engine on)

4. switch mode to service interval

5. press and hold the reset button by the side of the dash

6. press again to reset

7. boomz

[Guest MiniC]

niordian wrote:

Hi, can recommend better alternative workshop? Some alt workshop too "hiong" already....reset my service meter charging S$70 - siao!!! btw they were plugging in the ctrl/cpu to diagnose my vehicle....

*are A-class especially bumpy?*

Who is this alternative workshop you referring to? Share so that can avoid...

[Guest jsiau]

bbwannabe wrote:

*faint at price*

to reset your service indicator:

1. get in car

2. close door (need to or it will not switch mode)

3. turn key to accessories on (not engine on)

4. switch mode to service interval

5. press and hold the reset button by the side of the dash

6. press again to reset

7. boomz

"Boomz" smells like RIS LOW and cost is LOW or no cost at all... BTW I went to try cannot leh..must it have the "servicing due msg" out first b4 i can reset it

Cheers

[Guest kepiting1sg]

jsiau wrote:

"Boomz" smells like RIS LOW and cost is LOW or no cost at all... BTW I went to try cannot leh..must it have the "servicing due msg" out first b4 i can reset it

Cheers

These steps work on my previous FL W211

Switch ignition on (position one);

- Outside temperature display;

- Press the trip odometer reset knob three times consecutively (Voltage display appears);

- Select the Service menu with the + or – button;

- Service indicator displays items (1 – 14);

- Press the menu systems button until the outside temperature display appears.

BOOMZ!!!

[Guest bbwannabe]

jsiau wrote:

"Boomz" smells like RIS LOW and cost is LOW or no cost at all... BTW I went to try cannot leh..must it have the "servicing due msg" out first b4 i can reset it

Cheers

hmmm that is weird. you can do it anytime one. i reset it before. cause i wanted to service every 15k instead of 10k.

let me go try again. must have missed a step or two.

one thing to note is that the switch must be in acc only. so if you try it with engine running it will not work.

[Guest jsiau]

bbwannabe wrote:

hmmm that is weird. you can do it anytime one. i reset it before. cause i wanted to service every 15k instead of 10k.

let me go try again. must have missed a step or two.

one thing to note is that the switch must be in acc only. so if you try it with engine running it will not work.

Can already..I try uncker method step by step and can liao....

BoomZ BoomZ BoomZ.........................

[Guest bbwannabe]

oh yah, while you're in there.

*WARNING: DO THIS AT YOUR OWN RISK! I DO NOT RECOMMEND NOR DO I ENDORSE THE USE OF THE FEATURE DESCRIBED BELOW!*

you can go into the dyno mode. it turns off all the possible safety (ABS/EBD/ESP/etc) feature on the car. hahaha....

[Guest kepiting1sg]

jsiau wrote:

Can already..I try uncker method step by step and can liao....

BoomZ BoomZ BoomZ.........................

Unker meow! Unker seow! Unker Kwa Kwa Chiau!

So U owe Unker 1 kopi! Boomz U again!!!!....muahahaha!

But please be careful what U do on the menu cos there're reasons why these menus & steps are hidden...hehehe!

[Guest jsiau]

kepiting1sg wrote:

Unker meow! Unker seow! Unker Kwa Kwa Chiau!

So U owe Unker 1 kopi! Boomz U again!!!!....muahahaha!

But please be careful what U do on the menu cos there're reasons where these menus & steps are hidden...hehehe!

Buy you ang chi kow la.. can give you more POWER to POST.... uncker must drink AH PEK drink....best mixed with tiger and then your FULL MARATHON can finish very fast ...... anyway I am just curious ...i did not reset anything....

[Guest kepiting1sg]

jsiau wrote:

Buy you ang chi kow la.. can give you more POWER to POST.... uncker must drink AH PEK drink....best mixed with tiger and then your FULL MARATHON can finish very fast ...... anyway I am just curious ...i did not reset anything....

The 1st time I went into the menus, Unker got goose pimples.....scare the shit out of me to see the hidden menus.....hehehe!

[Guest niordian]

thanks everyone for recommending. will get 1 of them.

as for the workshop i have mention - very hiong ----> it is 1 of them sponsor workshop listed in this forum. the service guy reduce to ash i still can remember him. hope the concern workshop will stop charging in this way....

*have reciept as prove so i am not anyhow quoting*

[Guest ian511]

niordian wrote:

thanks everyone for recommending. will get 1 of them.

as for the workshop i have mention - very hiong ----> it is 1 of them sponsor workshop listed in this forum. the service guy reduce to ash i still can remember him. hope the concern workshop will stop charging in this way....

*have reciept as prove so i am not anyhow quoting*

I guess this thread would appeal to a significant number of us as i've had similarly disappointing experiences with a once trusted workshop/sponsor. Here's the latest.

I've had my check engine light (EL) on and i sent it in, and i was told that it was due to me changing my headers (kleeman headers on M271), without changing the gasket. From what i've gathered, there are users of the K headers w/o any installation of any gasket, and they had no problem with the EL. So i was assured with a bill of $300+ that it would solve my problem. 5hrs after i drove out of this workshop, the light came on again, and i called the workshop up. They said it was due to my engine bay wiring's wear and tear that needed to be replaced, which they were so certain about. This required $2.2K to fix, and was allegedly independent from the EL that the gasket apparently, and so "coincidentally" caused just hours ago. I went to another workshop and after hours of diagnostics, they narrowed it down to my exhaust which previously under-went an op and removal of a cat converter. This caused erroneous readings of CO/O2 to the ecu and O2 sensors which they deemed was the sole problem right from the start, NOT the gasket NOR the engine bay's wiring at any point.

If any of you could share your knowledge/views/expertise on a similar engine problem you have encountered, it will be greatly appreciated.

I once had a lot of faith and trust in this workshop that i send both my cars to since 06, and have been recommending to all my merc colleagues/friends. I do neither now.

[Guest melmel]

Hi, may i know which workshop you sent to for the re-assessment? I am also looking for a more reliable and reasonable w/s. Finding them too expensive and crowded.

[Guest bpiccmt]

Hi Tommy..

Can you give me the address of the workshop in Defu lane ? thanks!!

[Guest niordian]

went to ROUND and did all the necessary servicing. I think they give a honest diagnose of the problem.

forever not returning to man-slaughtering.butcher.mechanics....

[Guest the_edge]

sillywilly wrote:

can try round motors at amk auto point level 1... just turn in and the look for the shop populated with mercs can liao...

i'll be going there to get my mudguard replaced later..

yes try ROUND. The boss is sincere and doesnt seem out to make a quick buck.

also, he has all the necessary merc diagnostic equipment.

[Guest Kretia]

niordian wrote:

went to ROUND and did all the necessary servicing. I think they give a honest diagnose of the problem.

forever not returning to man-slaughtering.butcher.mechanics....

I had the same feeling for this manslaughter.butcher.mechanics too. Recently went for servicing and they quoted a ridiculous amt to fix suspension. Give up.

[Guest Luci Ride]

Believe forum is the best place to learn which workshop is a chop shop/ Slaughter House or decent joint.

However another rule of thumb would be to access the owner/owners, have Patronized a Reputable workshop who charged meS$3500 for labour installing my Bilstein PSS9 Coilovers & M3CSL Anti Roll bars (Both bought by me). Shop has 3 owners & 2 of them staying in Condo with wifes as home maker & driving fairly good cars :becky: Now i know who contributed to their coffers:Cry: it's for my ex E46M3

This is another Joker story, above same wkshop quoted me S$2000 as labour to removed head & fit it back after pot & polish (Pot & POlish seperately charged), upon fitting back head, cams belts key were off by 3 keys & car was asthmatic which they didn't know what's the problem hence i needed to drive back to Audi to have it checked & within 2-3 mins, they isolated the fault & chop shop main man didn't admit was his fault even when Audi staffs nicely drop by in the evening to point out wher fault was! I then took car & have spare head fitted back & cost for removing modified head (Chop shop pot & polish head) & have spare head fitted by Audi AD cost less then S$900!!!!!!!

Another wkshop quoted me KW Club Sports Coilovers S$4800/ excludes install & need to wait 1-2 months which it's being ship in! Wow doesn't carry stocks & using sea Freoight yet quote so damn high! Found a shop who sells exactly as above mentioned for S$3k inclusive GST & AIR Freight, coilover arrived within 4 days upon my full payment! Install at a well known KW installer for S$250!

However i don't blame thses guys for they are after all human & going after the Singaporean Dream, they lack talent (some do have) & do not have the Critical Vo.l so how? We the consumer ended up as Live Buffet Spread for them lor :Cry:

[Guest Gideon]

May want to try this. Has been using their services for my benz for couple of years.

Gim Teck Motor

18 Sector A Sin Ming

Industrial Estate #01-29

Ng Gim Teck 98322041

Office 64577763

[Guest MarSarLee]

the_edge wrote:

yes try ROUND. The boss is sincere and doesnt seem out to make a quick buck.

also, he has all the necessary merc diagnostic equipment.

Sorry, ROUND? address and contact pls?

[Guest Tommy Tan]

bpiccmt wrote:

Hi Tommy..

Can you give me the address of the workshop in Defu lane ? thanks!!

Oops! sorry for the much late reply!

Tan Lim Motor P/L

51 Defu Lane 10

Tel : 58585151

Cheerz!