G500 Garage Recommendation...
Hello,
Was seeking some advice and would appreciate any help from any of you on here.
I have a 98/99 Mercedes G500 which needs some work undertaking on it. I would like to use a garage who know Gwagens.
The list is attached below for a rough idea on price and to show the kind of work required to be undertaken.
I have contacted both the g glass center and all wheel drive but not had any joy from both. Although am in the trade and have contacts the car is my own personal runner and would like to take it to one place and be confident having all jobs done once and properly.
Best,
Right wing mirror ( not moving )
Wing mirror control panel loose
Sunroof and light control panel loose
Alpine headunit needs to be swapped simple to use (handfree iphone compatible/ connection )
Big Service - including windscreen wiper blades
Suspension - (shock absorbers been changed at some stage and are hard - standard ones to be used )
Want Reverse beepers (last ones were very loud and high pitch so removed)
New tyres all round.
TOAD central locking system - replace with standard Mercedes system
Body work, repair and spray where needed - also all paint all wheels due to corrison
Often feels like cool air coming through doors...
I'm sure folks can give you recommendations, I know I can, but it would be helpful if we knew where you are. If you were in John o'Groats, a recommendation in Lands End wouldn't be much good 
First - Please read this post
http://www.gwoa.co.uk/content/please-read-g-class-centre-malvern-worcest...
Second - It would help (as pointed out by the Honorable member from Cambs) where you are located?
Third - My take on your works:
Right wing mirror ( not moving ) - This could be a motor problem or a short in the wires either way you may need to replace or re-splice the wires, has ot ever worked since you had the G?
Wing mirror control panel loose - Are you talking about the control buttons in the centre?
Sunroof and light control panel loose - Any water ingress from the sun roof? If so it could be bubbling rust forcing the clips away - or a simple situation that it needs clipping back in to place?
Alpine headunit needs to be swapped simple to use (handfree iphone compatible/ connection ) - I would suggest that you contact a specialist in sterio/mobile installations - I have a great place in High Wycombe, fair priced and very neat. Great choice of equipment as well
Big Service - including windscreen wiper blades - A or B service?
Suspension - (shock absorbers been changed at some stage and are hard - standard ones to be used ) - It could be the springs that have gone? Cheaper solution and will improve ride quality - they do break easiliy and its a common item that needs changing over time.
Want Reverse beepers (last ones were very loud and high pitch so removed) - Do you have the bumper sensors still in place? A simple wad of cotton wool over the reversing speaker will help on this front!
New tyres all round. - What type you looking for? AT? OR or Road?
TOAD central locking system - replace with standard Mercedes system
Body work, repair and spray where needed - also all paint all wheels due to corrison - Wheels drop Gordon a PM (PXwheels) he does a good job on refurbing
Often feels like cool air coming through doors... How old are the door seals in the G? they could need replacing?
I would recommend Alan Gibson of Gibson Autos. his web promotes mainly Landrovers but he is also very knowledgeable on G wagons. In fact he competes in off road comps in a G.
He used to service one of the members G500
Down side he is based in Ayr Scotland but I am sure he would be happy to run you to an Airport in Glasgow.
gibsonautos.co.uk
tel 01290 429579
Would recommend giving him a call, genuine helpful chap
Will need to do some more research, but I think some have fitted these to G's.
I would recommend Alan Gibson of Gibson Autos. his web promotes mainly Landrovers but he is also very knowledgeable on G wagons. In fact he competes in off road comps in a G.
He used to service one of the members G500
Down side he is based in Ayr Scotland but I am sure he would be happy to run you to an Airport in Glasgow.
gibsonautos.co.uk
tel 01290 429579
Would recommend giving him a call, genuine helpful chap
Totally agree with the above. Have not used him, but have had quite a few conversations with him. Obviously knowledgeable and skilled.
I would recommend Alan Gibson of Gibson Autos. his web promotes mainly Landrovers but he is also very knowledgeable on G wagons. In fact he competes in off road comps in a G.
He used to service one of the members G500
Down side he is based in Ayr Scotland but I am sure he would be happy to run you to an Airport in Glasgow.
gibsonautos.co.uk
tel 01290 429579
Would recommend giving him a call, genuine helpful chap
Alan has serviced both my 500 and my 230 for many years now, always done a good job, very helpful , straightforward and honest .... But mainly happy to go the extra miles to satisfy.
I may be wrong but think that Spider1V has just the man for you.
Give Raj Sing a call. I will PM you his details.
He had done wonders on my 2001 G500, and very reasonable too. Engine strip and check, new roll bars, new fuel pump the list is endless!
Based in NW london
Spider1V
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Great at thanks for the responses - for some reason tonight location was registered! If anyone round London and beyond would be really helpful.
Guess just looking for someone capable and trust worthy... Any suggestions would be grealy appreciated .
many thanks
Chris