Mercedes-Benz specialist
We know your Mercedes inside out.
Over 13 years of hands-on Mercedes-Benz experience – from a Service A on an A-Class to an AMG V8. Dealer-level know-how at an independent workshop rate, with every other make welcome too.
Why a specialist
The right oil. The right part. The right diagnosis.
A modern Mercedes-Benz is a network of control units, sensors and very specific fluids. Get the oil approval wrong, skip an adaptation after a repair or fit the wrong part number, and small problems become expensive ones.
We diagnose with proper equipment, service to the Service A / Service B schedule with MB-approved oils, and source genuine or quality OEM parts by part number – so your car is looked after the way it was engineered to be, without dealer labour rates.
- Over 13 years of hands-on Mercedes-Benz experience
- Service A & B intervals with the correct MB-approved oils
- Genuine & OEM Mercedes-Benz parts by part number
- Dealer-level diagnostics at an independent labour rate
What Mercedes owners bring us
The jobs we do every week.
Known weak spots, caught early and fixed properly – with the scan tool, the correct locking tools and the right parts.
Timing chain rattle
A rattle for a few seconds after a cold start points to a stretched chain, guides or a tired tensioner. Caught early it is a planned repair – left too long it can cost the engine.
Read more7G-Tronic & 9G-Tronic
Harsh or late shifts, limp mode and gearbox warnings – from fluid and filter services to conductor plates, sensors and mounts.
Read moreAirmatic air suspension
Sitting low in the morning or a "visit workshop" suspension message? We test the struts, compressor and valve block before replacing anything.
Read moreOil leaks & diesel faults
Oil cooler and cam cover leaks, injector seals, swirl flaps, glow plugs and EGR faults on the CDI and BlueTEC diesels.
Read moreAMG & performance brakes
Pads, discs and callipers on AMG and sport brake packages – with electronic parking brakes put into service mode the right way.
Read moreKeys & steering locks
Spare and replacement keys coded to the car, remote repairs and "key not recognised" or steering-lock faults diagnosed properly.
Read moreModels we work on
From A-Class to AMG.
Petrol, CDI and BlueTEC diesel, rear-wheel drive and 4MATIC – if it wears the three-pointed star, bring it in.
Sedans & coupés
- A-Class
- B-Class
- C-Class
- CLA
- E-Class
- CLS
- S-Class
- SLK / SLC
SUVs & 4MATIC
- GLA
- GLB
- GLC
- ML / GLE
- GL / GLS
- G-Class
Mercedes-AMG
- A 45
- C 43 / C 63
- E 63
- S 63
- ML 63
- GL 63
Vans & people carriers
- Vito
- V-Class
- Viano
- Sprinter
Mercedes-Benz Keys
Lost a key, need a spare or the remote stopped working? Mercedes-Benz keys supplied, coded and repaired.
- Spare & replacement keys
- Key coding to the immobiliser
- Remote & button repairs
- Key battery & housing replacement
- Steering lock (ESL/ELV) diagnosis
Mercedes-Benz Parts
Genuine and quality OEM Mercedes-Benz parts sourced by part number – fitted by us or collected over the counter.
- Genuine & OEM parts by part number
- VIN-checked for the correct fitment
- Service parts, brakes & suspension
- Engine, timing & cooling parts
- Fitted by us or collected
Built in the Eastern Cape
Local cars, local know-how.
Some of South Africa's most popular cars roll off production lines a short drive from our workshop.
Built in East London
Mercedes-Benz C-Class
Built just down the road in East London – we know these cars and their service needs inside out.
Built in Kariega
Volkswagen Polo
Built in Kariega and one of the most common cars on Eastern Cape roads.
Built in Gqeberha
Isuzu D-Max
Built in Gqeberha – a tough workhorse we service and repair every week.
Not driving a Mercedes?
We work on all makes of vehicles.
Toyota, VW, Ford, BMW, Hyundai, Chevrolet and the rest – hatchbacks, bakkies, SUVs and vans all get the same care.
German
Mercedes-Benz · Mercedes-AMG · BMW · Volkswagen · Audi · Opel · MINI · Porsche
Japanese
Toyota · Nissan · Isuzu · Mazda · Mitsubishi · Honda · Suzuki · Lexus
American & Korean
Ford · Chevrolet · Jeep · Hyundai · Kia
French & Italian
Renault · Peugeot · Citroën · Fiat · Alfa Romeo
Chinese & Indian
Haval · GWM · Chery · Mahindra · Tata
British & Swedish
Land Rover · Jaguar · Volvo
Mercedes-Benz and other brand names are trademarks of their respective owners. Auto Service Gonubie is an independent workshop and is not affiliated with Mercedes-Benz AG or its dealers.
Shop 1 · Fourth Street · Gonubie
Service A or B due? Book it in.
MB-approved oils, quality filters, a full scan and a stamped book – usually done the same day. Diagnostics are free.
