Mercedes-Benz Repair and Service
in Riverside, CA
GT Imports Automotive Repair is an independent Mercedes-Benz repair specialist in Riverside, California, at 10180 Hole Ave Ste 100 in the La Sierra area, minutes from the 91 freeway. We have serviced Mercedes-Benz since 2008, alongside BMW, Audi, Porsche, Land Rover, MINI, Volvo, Volkswagen, Bentley and Maserati.
Factory-level Mercedes-Benz diagnostic software and dealer-level tooling. ASE Master Technicians with certifications dating to 1984. California Bureau of Automotive Repair licence ARD 315445. Every labor hour is backed by our 3-Year / 30,000-Mile warranty.
Call 951-419-4920 or book an appointment online.
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At GT Imports We Treat You Like Family
3 Year - 30k Mile Warranty
We back our work by providing a 3-year 30k-mile warranty on all of our labor.
Save Money & Time
Decades of experience together with state-of-the-art technical training allow us to work efficiently and effectively, saving you time and money.
DEALER CAPABILITIES, INDEPENDENT SERVICE
We have same diagonstic tools and equipment as the dealer. We only use OEM parts and factory trained technicians.
EXPERIENCE AND EXPERTISE
Over 50 years of experience working on all European car models with certified European car repair technicians & Master Techs.
What Mercedes-Benz services do you offer in Riverside?
We handle scheduled maintenance and repair across the Mercedes-Benz range, from a Service A on a C-Class to air suspension work on an S-Class. The work below covers most of what comes through the shop.
- Mercedes Service A and Service B, the scheduled maintenance your car counts down to on the dash
- Mercedes oil change using full synthetic oil that meets the Mercedes-Benz approval for your engine
- Mercedes brake service and repair, pads, rotors, wear sensors, brake fluid and the electronic parking brake
- Mercedes engine repair and diagnostics, including check-engine-light faults, oil leaks, misfires and cooling faults
- Mercedes transmission service, fluid and filter service, leak diagnosis and repair, and diagnostics. Internal rebuilds are referred out to a transmission specialist
- Mercedes air conditioning service and repair, leak testing, compressors, condensers and climate control faults
- Mercedes suspension and steering, control arms, struts, and AIRMATIC air suspension on the E-Class, S-Class and SUVs
- Mercedes cooling system repair, water pumps, thermostats, radiators and coolant leaks
- Mercedes exhaust system repair, flex pipes, mufflers and exhaust leaks
Not sure which one you need? Tell us what the car is doing and we will tell you what we would check first. Book an appointment or call 951-351-8970.
Mercedes-Benz services at a glance
Mercedes Service A & B
The scheduled maintenance the car asks for, done to Mercedes-Benz specification and documented, so the service history stands up.
Mercedes Oil Change
Full synthetic oil that meets the Mercedes-Benz approval for your engine, a new filter, and the service reminder reset in the car.
Mercedes Brake Service & Repair
Pads, rotors, wear sensors, brake fluid and the electronic parking brake. We show you the worn parts before we replace them.
Mercedes Engine Diagnostics
Check-engine-light faults read on factory-level equipment, then traced properly. Oil leaks, misfires, sensor faults and drivability problems.
Mercedes Transmission Service
Fluid and filter service, leak diagnosis and repair, and diagnostics. Internal rebuilds are referred out to a transmission specialist.
Mercedes Air Conditioning
Performance testing, leak detection, compressor and condenser work, and climate control faults.
Mercedes Suspension & Steering
Control arms, struts and shocks, and AIRMATIC air suspension on the E-Class, S-Class and SUVs.
Mercedes Exhaust Repair
Flex pipes, mufflers, hangers and exhaust leaks, inspected on the lift and explained before any work begins.
Which Mercedes-Benz models do you service?
We work across the Mercedes-Benz range. Most faults track the engine and the chassis generation rather than the model year, so this is organised the way a technician looks a car up.
C-Class
Generations we see most
W204, W205, W206
Common work
Service A and B, brakes, oil leaks, cooling
E-Class
Generations we see most
W212, W213, W214
Common work
Brakes, cooling, AIRMATIC on equipped cars, transmission service
S-Class
Generations we see most
W221, W222, W223
Common work
AIRMATIC air suspension, electrical faults, cooling, scheduled maintenance
CLA, A-Class, GLA
Generations we see most
C117, C118, W177, X156, H247
Common work
Brakes, oil service, transmission service
GLC
Generations we see most
X253, X254
Common work
Brakes, cooling, suspension, scheduled maintenance
GLE, ML
Generations we see most
W164, W166, V167
Common work
AIRMATIC air suspension, oil leaks, cooling, brakes
GLS, GL
Generations we see most
X164, X166, X167
Common work
Air suspension, brakes, cooling, driveline service
AMG models
Generations we see most
C 43, C 63, E 53, E 63, GLE 53, GLE 63
Common work
Performance brakes, cooling, fluid services
EQ models
Generations we see most
EQB, EQE, EQS
Common work
Ask us about high voltage work before you book, so we can tell you honestly what we are set up to do
If your car is not on this list, call and ask. It is a short conversation and we will tell you either way.
Mercedes-Benz brake service and repair in Riverside
Mercedes-Benz brakes are built to stop a heavy car hard, and they wear to match. Pads and rotors are usually replaced together, and most models carry an electronic wear sensor that turns on the warning light before the pads reach the metal.
What a brake service includes
- Measure pad thickness and rotor thickness against Mercedes-Benz minimums
- Replace wear sensors where the pads are replaced
- Service the electronic parking brake using the car's own service mode
- Check the brake fluid, and replace it when the car's schedule calls for it
- Road test before the car goes home
We show you the worn parts before we replace them, and we tell you what can wait.
Book it in if you notice
- The brake wear warning on the dash
- A grinding or squealing noise
- A pulsing pedal or a shake under braking
- A pedal that feels soft or travels further than it used to
For brake work on the other European makes we service, see brake repair in Riverside.
Mercedes-Benz Service A and Service B
Most Mercedes-Benz models tell you when service is due. The car shows Service A or Service B on the dash, and the two alternate.
Service A
- Oil and filter change
- Fluid level check and correction
- Tire condition and pressures
- Brake component inspection
- Service reminder reset
Service B
Everything in Service A, plus:
- Cabin dust and combination filter
- Brake fluid, when the schedule calls for it
- A more detailed inspection underneath and around the car
Longer interval items, such as spark plugs, air filter and transmission service, come due on their own schedule. We check what your car is actually asking for, do that work to Mercedes-Benz specification, and document it. That documentation is what protects your factory warranty, and what a buyer will want to see later.
Do you use factory Mercedes-Benz diagnostic software?
Yes. We run factory-level Mercedes-Benz diagnostic software and dealer-level equipment. A fault code reads the same on our bench as it does at the dealership, and we can see live module data rather than a generic code description.
What changes at an independent specialist
The relationship, not the tooling.
- You talk to the technician working on your car
- You see the old parts come off
- You get a Digital Vehicle Inspection with photographs, instead of a line item you have to take on trust
Why we stay European only
Staying inside ten European makes is what lets us keep factory diagnostic software and dealer-level tooling current across all of them. It is also why we do not advertise general domestic repair.
If you already bring us a Mercedes-Benz and there is another vehicle in the household, ask us. We will tell you honestly whether it is work we are set up to do well.
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Will servicing here affect my Mercedes-Benz factory warranty?
No. Under the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, a manufacturer cannot void your vehicle warranty simply because an independent shop performed the maintenance. What matters is that scheduled service is performed to the manufacturer's specification, with parts that meet specification, and that it is documented. We do all three and we keep the records.
What does the 3-Year / 30,000-Mile warranty cover?
It covers our labor, for 3 years or 30,000 miles, whichever comes first. If we do the work and the work is at fault, you bring the car back and we make it right. That is the plainest way we can put it.
Mercedes-Benz repair in Riverside: frequently asked questions
Where is your Mercedes-Benz shop in Riverside?
GT Imports Automotive Repair is at 10180 Hole Ave Ste 100, Riverside, CA 92503, in the La Sierra area of west Riverside, just off the 91 freeway.
Do I need an appointment for Mercedes-Benz service?
An appointment is best, particularly for diagnostics. You can book online or call 951-351-8970. We are open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and closed Saturday and Sunday.
What is the difference between Service A and Service B?
Service A is the oil service with a set of inspection points. Service B includes everything in Service A plus the cabin filter, brake fluid when it is due, and a more detailed inspection. The car tells you which one is due, and they alternate.
Do you use factory Mercedes-Benz diagnostic software?
Yes. We run factory-level Mercedes-Benz diagnostic software and dealer-level equipment, so a fault code reads the same on our bench as it does at the dealership.
Will servicing my Mercedes-Benz here void the factory warranty?
No. Under the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act a manufacturer cannot void your warranty because an independent shop did the maintenance, as long as the service meets manufacturer specification and is documented. We meet both conditions and we keep the records.
What warranty do you offer on your own Mercedes-Benz work?
3 years or 30,000 miles on labor, whichever comes first.
Do you rebuild Mercedes-Benz transmissions?
No. We do transmission service and maintenance, which covers fluid and filter service, leak diagnosis and repair, and diagnostics. Internal rebuilds are referred out to a transmission specialist.
Are you licensed?
Yes. GT Imports Automotive Repair holds California Bureau of Automotive Repair licence ARD 315445, and our technicians are ASE Master Technicians.
Do you have anything for new customers?
New customers receive 10% off their first visit, up to $150. New customers only. Cannot be combined with other offers.
Book your Mercedes-Benz service in Riverside
GT Imports Automotive Repair, 10180 Hole Ave Ste 100, Riverside, CA 92503. Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Call 951-351-8970 or book an appointment online.
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DIRECTIONS
We are located on Hole Ave. next to Arby's and near the corner of Hole Ave. and Magnolia Ave. If you are coming from the 91 freeway, head north on Tyler Street and turn right on Magnolia Blvd and then turn left on Hole Ave.
