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mechanic in Yuen Long/Tuen Mun Area

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    mechanic in Yuen Long/Tuen Mun Area

    Hi guys,

    Hope to get some help here. I've been looking for a reliable mechanic around the Yuen Long and Tuen Mun Area that could work on my w203 mercedes.

    I really don't have much expectations. It's currently fine but it's MOT will be due soon and there might be some minor issues that will require a fix. Of course, I would not like to be ripped off by going to a random mechanic.

    Could you guys let me know if there is a mechanic you recommend? Please share with me.

    Many thanks!


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    @benjii if you want to save some pennies and dont want to get ripped off by mechanics saying you need to fix this and that, the best way to do this is to book the MOT yourself from one of the tests centres below, the price is only HK$585, if your car fails then you will get a report of what parts/areas failed, u take that list to the nearest mechanic and tell him to fix that only. The restest fee for the MOT is only like less than $200 but you need to make a re-booking at the center, judge yourself if the fail parts can be fixed easily or will take lot of time to schedule the retest.

    If its minor then you should be able to get all things done in 1 day.

    http://www.td.gov.hk/filemanager/en/...cartesting.pdf

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    Thanks for the list of test centers!

    This definitely sounds like a good idea and would you happen to have any good mechanic recommendations?

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    Wow, that sure seems like a good deal you got there. Quite a lot of things done for that amount of money.

    From what I've experienced, usually they have an inspection fee (varies between mechanics) which is the base you pay and whatever needs to be worked on (parts, labor) will be factored in on top of the inspection fee. As I'm no car specialist, I am not aware of what the issues are and what is done to the car and I've had a negative experience with my previous garage. That's why I'm asking for referrals.

    It's always good to have a mechanic you can always go to in case your car breaks down in the middle of the freeway, for example, or if you need towing services. I'd be content to have a good/honest mechanic I can rely on.

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    Quote Originally Posted by benjii:
    Hi guys,

    Hope to get some help here. I've been looking for a reliable mechanic around the Yuen Long and Tuen Mun Area that could work on my w203 mercedes.

    I really don't have much expectations. It's currently fine but it's MOT will be due soon and there might be some minor issues that will require a fix. Of course, I would not like to be ripped off by going to a random mechanic.

    Could you guys let me know if there is a mechanic you recommend? Please share with me.

    Many thanks!


    On an old used car like a W203 C class, I'd give
    Eddie a call, c/- Ka Po motor garage on 9770 0881 His garage is the 2nd last one at the end of On Hong Road, Yuen Long Town ( near the YL Police HQ, chinese theatre and sports ground ) where it dead ends, next to the car audio shop and truck repairer on the other, you cannot miss it. .

    If he's still around ( I haven't used him since we moved back to Sai Kung )
    he's going to be about your most economical option in my opinion . He used to service our W211 E class Benz wagon that we owned a few years ago.

    His command of English is basic, but you should be able to cope. He organises MOT's all of the time, knows older Mercs as a matter of routine and always found him cheap.
    Last edited by Skyhook; 19-04-2017 at 04:40 PM.
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    @Skyhook Thanks for the contact! much appreciate it.

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