[honeybee]

I would rate him at around 8/10 or 9/10, the only sore point being a hubcap was misplaced by his workers.

On the plus side, the power windows on the left, which would stop working after every servicing are now working perfect even when not used for a couple of weeks. The driver seat power function too works well now.

All in all, pretty much satisfied with his service.

[AnniHilat0R]

So my friend's cousin has some issue with his Mercedes CLS. He had taken it down to Shaman Motors and gave him a quotation of 1.5 Lakhs plus which didnt include the labour costs. I asked him to tell his cousin to visit a private garage instead as it will surely save him a bit of money. But he is extremely paranoid about getting it fixed from a reliable place / guy. Hence, I went through the Team-BHP Directory and found this place.

Is he a reliable guy for Mercedes ? Also are there any other places in Mumbai which I can suggest him ? Will help a lot

[Sahil]

Originally Posted by AnniHilat0R

Is he a reliable guy for Mercedes ? Also are there any other places in Mumbai which I can suggest him ? Will help a lot

Yes do suggest him. He will be very fair and honest to inform you if he can do the job or not. Also, he will also let you know what parts he is sourcing etc.


I just sent my Altis and Fortuner to him for front bumper repaint as they had developed a lot of scratches over the years. He outsources the painting and hence that is the only thing I am unsatisfied about. Although he does supervise it and is willing to get it repainted free of cost, the painter is beyond his control as it is a an outsourced workshop within his compound.

[riteshritesh]

Originally Posted by AnniHilat0R

Also are there any other places in Mumbai which I can suggest him ? Will help a lot

There is this guy called Hari in Chembur ( he used to operate from Worli few years back). DXB worked and returned to Mumbai many years ago. Imported a lot of equipment and readers related to imported cars. You can try him out. My uncles old E class was repaired by him on numerous occasions, till he sold it off.
His number is 9821154697.

[AnniHilat0R]

Originally Posted by Sahil

Yes do suggest him. He will be very fair and honest to inform you if he can do the job or not. Also, he will also let you know what parts he is sourcing etc.


I just sent my Altis and Fortuner to him for front bumper repaint as they had developed a lot of scratches over the years. He outsources the painting and hence that is the only thing I am unsatisfied about. Although he does supervise it and is willing to get it repainted free of cost, the painter is beyond his control as it is a an outsourced workshop within his compound.

Originally Posted by riteshritesh

There is this guy called Hari in Chembur ( he used to operate from Worli few years back). DXB worked and returned to Mumbai many years ago. Imported a lot of equipment and readers related to imported cars. You can try him out. My uncles old E class was repaired by him on numerous occasions, till he sold it off.
His number is 9821154697.

Thanks for the reply guys, I will surely convey this to my friend. Just one more thing, I recollect there being a workshop near Lilavati, Toyotech or something. Is that a better place than Select Auto Garage ? Just wanted to cross-check as I remember once I was at a pub next doors and he had an E63 and C63 AMG's being serviced there.

[lamborghini]

Originally Posted by AnniHilat0R

Thanks for the reply guys, I will surely convey this to my friend. Just one more thing, I recollect there being a workshop near Lilavati, Toyotech or something. Is that a better place than Select Auto Garage ? Just wanted to cross-check as I remember once I was at a pub next doors and he had an E63 and C63 AMG's being serviced there.

Hi,

Have heard only great things about Sunil. He worked on a friend's C200K suspension, as well as on another friend's Octavia TSi.
In a few months, I would like to ask him to help with regards to the Laura once it's out of warranty.

Regarding Hari: We used to send our cars to him, including the W211 & E60. He is very approachable, and by and large I've had no complaints.

However, in the case of Hari & Sunil - you would need to be a little more attentive, especially pertaining to the parts they use.

Toyato Tech - from what I hear, they're good, but expensive.

[AnniHilat0R]

Originally Posted by lamborghini

Hi,

Have heard only great things about Sunil. He worked on a friend's C200K suspension, as well as on another friend's Octavia TSi.
In a few months, I would like to ask him to help with regards to the Laura once it's out of warranty.

Regarding Hari: We used to send our cars to him, including the W211 & E60. He is very approachable, and by and large I've had no complaints.

However, in the case of Hari & Sunil - you would need to be a little more attentive, especially pertaining to the parts they use.

Toyato Tech - from what I hear, they're good, but expensive.

Thanks for the suggestion lamborghini ! Will convey the same to my friend

[Zubin21]

Originally Posted by lamborghini

Hi,

Have heard only great things about Sunil. He worked on a friend's C200K suspension, as well as on another friend's Octavia TSi.
In a few months, I would like to ask him to help with regards to the Laura once it's out of warranty.

Regarding Hari: We used to send our cars to him, including the W211 & E60. He is very approachable, and by and large I've had no complaints.

However, in the case of Hari & Sunil - you would need to be a little more attentive, especially pertaining to the parts they use.

Toyato Tech - from what I hear, they're good, but expensive.

My Laura is due for a suspension overhaul and thinking of upgrading to B6. Additionally i also need someone for not just the mechanical changes but upgrading the steering wheel, changing control unit as well (which would require coding). Would Sunil be a good choice? I had a word with him sometime back but wasnt able to make it as i was travelling abroad.

[rahulskumar]

Has anyone tried to replace 2007 Corolla dash ? Mine has come apart
As its nearing 10 years and covered 75000 kms , did like to do suspension overhaul/replacement ( never done it before ) , dashboard and few touch ups ( or repaint ) . I have a very emotional attachment with this car and dont want to sell it.

The dashboard issue came up due to repair work done by Lakozy , once it was removed , they could not place it properly

[honeybee]

The Accord is back with Select Auto, this time the rotors have to be replaced at the front. Was thinking of getting the headlights replaced too, but the outlay shoots above the budget available.

By the way the door to the compound has been painted red (maroon?), least people are confused.

[ninjatalli]

Is there an updated contact details for the garage? The cell number shared on the first post of this thread seems to be invalid while no one is picking up the landline number. Usual customers, any pointers? If you can PM me his contact number, it would be helpful.

[Cyborg]

Originally Posted by ninjatalli

Is there an updated contact details for the garage? The cell number shared on the first post of this thread seems to be invalid while no one is picking up the landline number. Usual customers, any pointers? If you can PM me his contact number, it would be helpful.

Sunil's cel number is 9833885868.
The garage landline 24149910

Cheers

[GTO]

My latest experience with Shanbagh has been a mixed bag.

He's done a great job on the Jeep and she feels really smooth & tight. However, within a short while, she had to revisit his workshop for work related to what he had repaired.

1. Don't remember off the back of my head, but some components of the clutch were changed in the initial visit (including the clutch cable). When the Jeep came back, it was making a noise whenever the clutch was pressed. Went back to him.

2. At the initial visit, I'd also gotten the starter overhauled (water + offroading = trouble). However, despite the starter being overhauled, last week, she started acting up when hot. Wouldn't crank. Went back to him this week and the solenoid was replaced.

These are issues which should have been taken care of in the first visit. It's highly inconveniencing when the car has to keep going back to the garage for simple work.

I hope I don't see this lack of attention-to-detail in future visits as I'm a big fan of the guy.

Originally Posted by Cyborg

Sunil's cel number is 9833885868.
The garage landline 24149910

Cheers

Updating the opening post - thanks!

[MileCruncher]

Its been a mixed bag experience for me. I tried coordinating to get my Oct VRS checked for turbo boost leakage but somehow just couldn't get his. After about 3 weeks of follow-up with him on his availability and the date he will take the car in, I gave up!

The car went to Autobahn then.

[AnniHilat0R]

Originally Posted by MileCruncher

Its been a mixed bag experience for me. I tried coordinating to get my Oct VRS checked for turbo boost leakage but somehow just couldn't get his. After about 3 weeks of follow-up with him on his availability and the date he will take the car in, I gave up!

The car went to Autobahn then.

Had a similar experience. After checking my car, he asked me to wait for a bit as his floor was already occupied with a lot of customer cars. Kept on following up with him every alternate day. In the end took him a month to take my car in.

Also, just an update. He is currently in the process of moving his workshop. His premises is going for redevelopment and hence he is winding up his workshop and looking for suitable places to move to.