Case files

Every car below came into our shop with a complaint. These are the tests we ran, what we actually found, and what it took to fix. No tips lists, no seasonal filler — just the work.

• Three safety warnings at once on a Sprinter 3500: what testing found2017 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 cab-chassis, 3.0L V6 diesel, dual rear wheels, 17,600 miles
• Sprinter stuck in limp mode and won't shift past second: what testing found2008 Freightliner Sprinter 2500, 3.0L V6 diesel, 5-speed automatic, 276,000 miles
• New battery, new starter, still won't start: what testing found on a Sprinter that sat for three months2021 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 4x4, 3.0L V6 diesel, 72,000 miles

Why we publish these

A shop can tell you it diagnoses carefully. Showing the work is harder to fake. If you're deciding where to take a car, read a couple of these and judge for yourself.

Not sure if we service your model? Call 386-677-1818 and we'll tell you straight.

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