Mercedes Repair in Sarasota

At Starlight Automotive, Mercedes-Benz vehicles have been a big part of our daily work for years — from classic W210s and early MLs to the latest GLE, S-Class, and AMG models. If your Mercedes is showing a warning, running rough, sagging, or just due for service, we know exactly where to look.

Mercedes builds sophisticated cars, but age and mileage bring predictable headaches: timing chain tensioner wear on OM642 diesels (that cold-start rattle is a classic early sign), stretched chains and cam adjuster issues on M272/M276 V6 engines, oil leaks from the balance shaft or cam magnets, AirMatic compressor failures and leaking struts causing sagging corners, ABC hydraulic pump wear or accumulator loss on older S/CL/CLS, transmission adaptations slipping on 722.9 7G-Tronic, and the usual glow plug/module failures on BlueTEC diesels. These aren’t mysteries to us — we see them often enough to diagnose quickly and fix right the first time.

• Engine work — timing chain tensioner replacements, chain jobs (many without full front cover removal on common engines), camshaft adjuster repairs, high-pressure fuel pump diagnostics on CDI/BlueTEC
• Cooling system repairs — water pump/thermostat failures, radiator cracks, electric fan control issues
• Suspension and ride height — AirMatic compressor rebuilds or replacements, strut leaks, valve block solenoid fixes, ABC fluid/filter services and pump diagnostics
• Transmission service — 722.9 conductor plate updates, valve body repairs, adaptation resets, mechatronic troubleshooting
• Brakes and steering — SBC hydraulic brake accumulators (on older models), electronic parking brake resets, power steering pump leaks
• Electrical and module diagnostics — using Xentry/Star Diagnostic full suite (factory-level access), battery registration, SAM module coding, instrument cluster repairs, COMAND/iDrive-style infotainment glitches

We stick to Mercedes fluid specs (MB 229.5/229.51/229.71 approvals for oils, correct Pentosin for ABC if equipped) and use genuine or high-quality OE parts where it matters most. No generic fluids or cheap sensors that’ll fail again in six months.

• Upfront quotes we stand behind — we call before adding anything extra
• Thorough diagnostics with Xentry — catching adaptations, hidden faults, and software updates that generic tools miss
• Repairs done efficiently — if it’s a tensioner swap, glow plugs, or AirMatic valve block, we aim to have you out same day or next
• Attention to how Mercedes was engineered — no half-measures or shortcuts
• Local shop feel — we’re right here in Sarasota, remember your car, and treat it like it’s one of ours

Whether it’s a routine Service A/B, a persistent check engine light, sagging suspension, or a bigger engine/transmission job, we have the tools, knowledge, and parts to get your Mercedes reliable again.

Call us or book online — we’ll get you in quickly and sort it out properly.