CLS 55 AMG 2006

[wadie]

Hi, i just bought a 2006 CLS 55 AMG
there was a slight vibration in the engine, but when i checked it @ EMC in Abu Dhabi they told me after conducting several tests that 3 of the pistons are loosing pressure which means the combustion is not complete in the engine compartment!! hence the vibration and also each time i start the car a very thick smoke come out!
the recommendation was to open the Engine and replace all 8 pistons! but is that normal to open an AMG Engine? can you please recommend a professional workshop who deals with AMG cars?
any advise on workshops, estimated cost, risk factor is very much appreciated

thank you,
Wadie

[root]

Ouch!
Well, you have another dealer in Dubai - Gargash Motors. You could probably try with them. AMG is still a Merc badged/sold tuning house. Not always sure that the mechanic knows whats wrong, and for them its easier to just replace it all.

What costs are they quoting you for this?

Other workshops - hmmm, there are a few modifications workshops in Dubai that are listed under the Tuning Forum (search for them). They might have mechanics who know this stuff, but then they might not.

Whatever you do (and depending on how much their quoting you), I'd suggest to get a 2nd and/or 3rd opinion!

[wadie]

Thanks Root! Ouch indeed
A dealer is a dealer they just want to rip you off, I have verified the problem @ their workshop just because they have the necessary diagnostic tools for an AMG engine! But I'm not planning to repair it there, as they didn't give me any guarantee!! Plus the quotation was 38K!!
I would like to fix it @ a professional workshop that knows what they are doing!
Thanks for the tip & I will look up the workshop names:)

Wadie

[root]

There are a bunch of decent workshops that do have the german computers to diagnose those vehicles. The ones I know are in Al-Quoz close to Mall of Emirates, opposite Lulu hypermarket in Dubai. One is Max, another TR, Esquire behind is a bit cheaper - they do many of the german cars and have the Bosch equipment setup like the dealers do.

Not sure about Abu Dhabi, but hearsay is that there are places like these in Musaffah.

Also, my suggestion would be to read some of the German boards around AMG engines. I once had a peculiar car 5-cylinder Audi and no one could find out the problem among the mechanics here, but some guys on the board diagnosed it very correctly.

[Brembo]

try silber arrows service center in dubai (google for their location and contact)

http://www.evolve.ae/forum/index.php?/t ... ice-center

do report back after you find a solution to the problem please

[wadie]

Hi Root, thanks again for the reply & advice
Do you have their contact number/locations as I would like to call them and discuss before visiting, also I'm not very familiar with Al Qouz area
Appreciate it
I have already check one board which had the same diagnostics, so now I'm looking for a workshop to fix it as the car is a good shape in everything else!

[wadie]

Hi Brembo, thank you for the reply and tip
I will get back with feedback once the repair is done
Thanks

[root]

Max Garage is 04-340 8200

TR (Technical Resources) is 04-3402840. TR might have a workshop in Abu Dhabi as well. Maybe worth inquiring.

But as Brembo said, Silber Arrow should probably among your top choices! They claim to specialize as Merc experts - they had a huge marketing campaign with banners a few weeks ago on SZR.

(I still wonder, why its called "Silber" ?)

[SilberArrows]

Hello, SilberArrows is an independent Mercedes-Benz Specialist in Dubai - we opened in May this year and have a team of Mercedes-Benz Trained Technicians led by a British Master Technician who is an SLR, Maybach, AMG and Diagnostics Expert

We have competitive prices and exceptional customer service (so the guys on evolve and dubaipetrolheads are reporting - and on our Facebook Page too). We have an online booking engine, iPad Check in and an all female customer service team to look after you - of course our MD Technical will provide the technical know-how when the girls can't!

Check our our website www.silberarrows.com, but preferably for a more sociable look - go to www.facebook.com/silberarrows

p.s - why "Silber" - its German for Silver and there were too many companies named Silver Arrows - so we wanted to be different...

See you soon!

Jay
MD (the non-technical one!)

[root]

The part of 'all female customer service team to look after you' got me sold!

[root]

Silberpfeil now would've been German!
But what's in a name - reviews on your service are good and thats what counts!
I tell you, with the way the agents treat and charge you, anyone who does that little extra at a fare rate would do very well in this market.

[SilberArrows]

Yes, the full German name would have been nice - difficult one to spell/pronounce for some.... haha

Thanks for the vote of confidence too - yes this town lacks some decent service places - so we aim to bring that here for everyone's benefit!

[mankool]

If its just a mechanical job the i would take it to 'abdul razzak talib' garage in aweer. He has some very good equipment/machinery at his shop and he does pretty well with engine rebuilds. Infact, you will never find a day when he doesnt have a few engine blocks lying around. He is a bit pricey when compared to other small places but i trust him for gettingthings right the first time and this is very Important to me.

Is garage is located in al aweer in dubai, i'll tryto pull out a map for you. Let me know if you are interested, I can call him and check prior to your visit.