FAQs

AutoStar

  • Do you specialize in Mercedes-Benz repair and maintenance?

    Yes. Auto Star Los Angeles focuses on Mercedes-Benz service, maintenance, diagnostics, and repair. Our technicians bring decades of hands-on experience with Mercedes-Benz vehicles and continuously update their skills through training on Mercedes technology.

  • Do I have to take my Mercedes to the dealership for service?

    No. You can choose an independent Mercedes specialist for your Mercedes-Benz service needs. Auto Star delivers professional Mercedes maintenance and repair with better value and service than you'll find at the dealership.

  • Do you perform Mercedes-Benz A Service and B Service?

    Yes. We offer scheduled Mercedes-Benz maintenance, which includes A Service, B Service, and additional maintenance as recommended by your vehicle's ASSYST maintenance system.

  • Can you diagnose a Mercedes check engine light or dashboard warning light?

    Yes. Today's Mercedes-Benz vehicles feature advanced electronic and computer systems. We can accurately diagnose check engine lights, warning messages, electrical issues, and other Mercedes-Benz performance concerns.

  • Do you repair Mercedes-Benz brakes?

    Yes. We've been servicing Mercedes-Benz braking systems for decades. Given the precision engineering of Mercedes braking systems, we exclusively use OEM parts for all brake repairs and replacements.

  • Do you repair Mercedes-Benz suspension and steering problems?

    Yes. We diagnose and repair all Mercedes-Benz suspension and steering systems, including shocks, struts, chassis components, power steering systems, axles, and related parts.

  • Do you service Mercedes-Benz air conditioning and cooling systems?

    Yes. We handle Mercedes-Benz air conditioning service and repair, along with complete cooling-system diagnosis, maintenance, and repair.

  • Can you perform a pre-purchase inspection on a used Mercedes-Benz?

    Yes. If you're thinking about purchasing a used Mercedes-Benz, we can conduct a thorough pre-purchase inspection to help uncover mechanical, electrical, maintenance, and other potential problems before you commit to the purchase.

  • What areas do you serve?

    Auto Star Los Angeles operates from our Gardena location and serves Mercedes-Benz owners across the South Bay, including Gardena, Torrance, Carson, Hawthorne, Redondo Beach, and neighboring Los Angeles communities.

  • Why choose an independent Mercedes-Benz specialist instead of a dealership?

    Auto Star brings together specialized Mercedes-Benz expertise with the personalized care of a family-owned shop. We've been serving the Los Angeles Mercedes-Benz community for 30 years and have three generations of Mercedes technicians working within our family.