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Books : Mercedes-Benz Technical CompanionIn association with Amazon.comRating:  - ImperfectVery good information for those who has a Mercedes Benz for those years it refers to. It is NOT a repair manual for NEW Mercedes Owners. THis is for used cars within certain years. Great list of names to contact for your Mercedes problems. They may or may not charge you money for help, because they are mechanics. Great for DIY guys. Rating: - excellent overviewTHis book is full of great information. Some reviewers seem to have been looking for specific info on specific models, and this won't get you there -- for that, it's best to look for a manual specific to your model, or join one of the many fine MBZ forums on the web (mercedesshop.com is just one) to search for the answer to your question. This book is an overview of most of the models MBZ has produced over several decades. You'll find lots of good info, some specific to your car, and much that will be applicable, if you've done your homework and know your car. This is NOT a repair manual, so don't buy it if that's what you need. But if you want to know how things were designed or what problems are unique to particular models and how to solve them, this is the book for you. Rating:  - A Must Have Book For All Mercedes-Benz OwnersThis book covers a wide range of Mercedes-Benz models, and is a favorite book amung the enthusiasts of the marque. This book offers much in the way of technical information, but does not read as a technical manual. Each chapter is filled with information that you will want to read, even if you do not own that specific model, as it provides an interesting insight on the engineering of the Mercedes-Benz autombile. Members of the Mercedes-Benz Club of America find this a great source of information. Rating:  - Don't waste your moneyI actually belong to the Mercedes Club - who had a lot to do with the contents of this book - and I was very disappointed. I do have an older Mercedes (1969), and I do my own work, and practically nothing in this book was helpful. There are some common problems that are covered, like replacing the rear sub-frame mounts on the swing-axle rear ends, or how to fix the climate control sliders that often break on older models, but this is all info that's available on the internet for free - with better photos! The factory shop manuals are very expensive, but if you're looking for a way to fix a specific problem on your specific model - they're the way to go. One other option is to buy "Glenn's Mercedes Repair" also available on Amazon (I did, and I love it) - for an older Mercedes reference, it's the best $13.99 you'll ever spend, and it was better illustrated and photographed than the Haynes manuals to boot. Rating: - The Perfect Book for the Mercedes Do-It-Yourself'erIf you are a person that loves his Mercedes and enjoys working on it(or just likes to be in the know about your Mercedes and its' systems), this is the book for you. It is a compendium of articles from the magazine of the Mercedes Club of America and I can't say that I've ever seen a book of this kind that nails the topics that would appeal to the Mercedes enthusiast. Early in the book, there is an article dealing with "when to let go" of your Mercedes, going over the pros and cons of repairing or selling your "baby". Real reasons were listed, each provided with solid, practical reasoning that does more to help those looking to either fix or possibly moving up to a newer model than any piece I've come across in 30 years of auto restoration. The selection of articles run from changing the charcoal cabin air filter (a rather expensive job if one lets a dealer do it) to engine rebuilding, with many, many more practical selections included within these levels of difficulty. There is something for every Mercedes buff between these pages. If you have a friend that loves Mercedes and likes to get his hands dirty, buy this book. Then, enjoy the way that they are consumed with devouring this tome cover to cover. |
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