As a former factory trained ASE Master Tech who now works for Bosch automating the plants that produce Mercedes vehicles I think it's fair to say I'm familiar with automobiles, technology and service. I saw Exclusive's rating and called. I talked to Ron the owner and could tell he has industry leading knowledge of Mercedes Benz service. I set an appointment, got Ron's service recommendations and purchased the work. The car was done on time. The price was what I'd expect to pay for Rons level of expertise. Ron's description of what they found during service and how they fixed it was thorough, competent and honest. The car runs and drives great and I've found a REAL Mechanic. Thanks Ron and crew. I hope you guys enjoy great success. read more

To John and Ron,thank you very much for a true professional experience.We purchased a Mercedes 450sl on line,and drove from Texas to pick up the vehicle.The few small fixes were done correctly and on time.There were no pressure or excuses,they simply listened and executed.We drove the car back to Georgetown Texas,and it performed flawlessly.I wished that I lived in that area because that is where I will take it to get serviced.KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK!! Tony & Gay read more

John and his team are 1st class. I had a fantastic experience with outfitting two vans I brought them. My Sprinter van turned out exactly as I envisioned. Glen in the shop was patient and listen to all my requests, and went above and beyond with all of the specific custom mods for my van. I can't recommend them enough. This is the place to buy and modify your Sprinter van. Customer for life here. Thanks John & Glen!! read more

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In this day, it's always a crapshoot with mechanics. The electrical components on cars alone increases this uncertainty from my perspective. Ron was a straight shooter from the start and didn't mince words. His confidence is reassuring. Not in a cocky way, you just know that Ron has it all under control and has seen just about anything plenty of times. I am stoked to have found Ron to service my aging Mercedes and from here on out, he will be the only one who touches it. Reasonable pricing, honest and a great value in my opinion. Shake him down, you won't regret it. read more

Awesome service at a fair price. Have been using exclusive since 1999. Ron has always. Been straight forward and always tells it like it is.

This is the best Mercedes mechanic in OC. Fair, friendly, trustworthy. I take my 1985 turbo diesel here for regular service. Mercedes are the best and Ron and Josh keep them running perfectly. read more

Exclusive Motors - Auto Repair Near Me - Placentia, California

If you drive Mercedes- this is where you want to take your car for service. The job will be done with accuracy and quality your car deserves. The value is good, and estimates are clear. read more

Exclusive Motors is the best in quality service and value. I drive from seal beach to get my car serviced and so worth it!

Trustworthy, knowledgeable, professional, friendly, and efficient. They're reasonably priced and experts in their field. Did I say trustworthy? That means a lot when it comes to auto repair and mechanic services. They're excellent. read more

Well I was looking for a shop to service my Benz. There pricing was decent for the maintenance I had done, Unfortunately, they noticed some repairs that were needed And I pointed some things that were not working optimally. He attempted to work with my warranty company. Full disclosure, he did tell me he has not dealt with warranty companies in the past. Regarding my concerns with AC and window washer not working. Diagnostics was off. Regarding changing seals ti crank shaft and reseal casing. He was unable to make a case to my warranty company. He Quoted me: "Dealer will ask for $4000. I'll do it for $2400. I got a second option from the dealership. They charge $1680. I found a great shop that works with warranty companies and they made a case for the repairs and the warranty company covered everything including new ac condenser, motor mounts and repairs of crank shaft seals. I wound recommend exclusive motors for basic maintenance needs. They were really pleasant to work with it was Just unfortunate situation of misdiagnosis and lack of experience working with warranty companies and I suppose not knowing pricing. Give them a try maybe my experience was an outlier. No bad feelings from my end. I'm just happy I did my due diligence and got a second opinion and saved myself $6200. wishing you the best, exclusive motors. Respectfully, Old customer. read more

Exclusive Motors provides A+ service, and remains my #1 preference where I take my vehicle. I have been bringing my cars to Ron for about 15 years now- the service is quality, reliable and thorough. There is no one I trust more with my car (I still happily go to Ron since I've moved about 25 mikes away). Every single time I've gone in, Ron has taken the time to sit and explain to me what's going on with my vehicle. He's very honest, experienced and professional. The staff are above and beyond friendly and accommodating, and I always feel like I'm in the safest hands at his shop. For me this is priceless when it comes to luxury car mechanics and I can't recommend Exclusive Motors enough! read more

For you Mercedes (W211) Owners out there read this. One of the most common problems that occur with this series is the display of the "SOS Tele-Aide" (analog) Malfunction Light that appears every time you turn on the ignition. The reason for this could be one of many things but the main reason is because once everything turned digital from analog the MBZ computer thinks it is a malfunction and this light goes on. Quite irritating but it really does not really represent any malfunction at all. In fact in order to turn it off all you have to do is press the upper arrow on the steering wheel and voila... it disappears! However having to do this every time you turn on the ignition can be quite tedious and you can also wear out the arrow imprinted on the button. If you look at MBZ Blogs there are many possible solutions that can ameliorate this problem. For example simple things like turning the ignition key but not cranking it, turning on the headlights for 2 mins then turning off the ignition key and lights and supposedly the malfunction display would disappear.(this didn't work for me) The other quick fix was to take off the drivers side rear left trunk panel exposing the cables and circuit splicer. You would then clean off the corrosion off the splicer (and or cables leading to the antenna) using a toothbrush, Q-Tips and rubbing alcohol, being careful not to damage the male and female connectors of the circuit splicer. The corrosion is due to a design flaw by MBZ on the (W211) models that causes moisture to come down the antenna cable causing the corrosion.(rain/car washes) Now I was about to get this done but after searching and speaking to numerous (5) Independent MBZ Technicians.Only one of these Independent MBZ Technicians could do the repair but could not give me a warranty on the work just in case the light went on again! (OMG) So I decided to bite the bullet and go to one of the local MBZ Dealers. Yes they are nice and yes you get a "FREE" car wash to boot!...(yeah right) I knew the correct way to stop this malfunction light was to use an expensive MBZ Computer called the "STAR Diagnosis System" that supposedly only the dealers have. But to my surprise the Service Tech of local MBZ Dealer spoke to the their Top Supervising MBZ Tech and he advised me that it could not be done! I found this to be unbelievable if not incompetent.(OMG II) I knew darn well it could be done. The Dealers as I expected wanted to scalp you and sell you a new digital upgrade for over $900 if your lucky and that's not counting a $245 year subscription. This was NOT GOING TO HAPPEN! So I did more research and came across EXCLUSIVE MOTORS in Placentia. I spoke on my cell with the Owner Ron Erickson who has been an MBZ Technician since 1980. He was quite knowledgeable of my specific problem and he had a sincere desire to help me. He was quite cordial, empathetic and quite honest. Ron really has a passion for Mercedes and Lexus Vehicles and did not like what he had seen done to customers that were taken advantage of while working as an MBZ Tech at a local MBZ Dealership. So in 1988 he opened his own Independent Service from scratch... Exclusive Motors Mercedes Benz/Lexus Motors. I was quite impressed with Ron in speaking with him as well as reviewing all the positive testimonials of the service he provides. His Automotive Knowledge is quite immense and his service center was immaculate and modern. Ron even had the "STAR Diagnosis System" that only the MBZ Dalerships were only suppose to have!(Man those Dealerships...sounds like a monopoly!) I made an appointment and brought in my MBZ the following morning and by early that afternoon Ron was able to disengage the irritating "SOS Tele-Aide" malfunction display. (OMG III...in a good way) Ron is not only an OUTSTANDING TECHNICIAN but he is truly a MAGICIAN! He was able to do what other MBZ Techs could not do including the ones at the MBZ Dealerships! In addition the price for his services were quite fair and most competitive. It is no wonder why so many of his customers give him kudos and thanks. I am now included in that group! When you are a first time customer Ron also gives you $100 off labor cost. I actually don't know if he gave me that discount but I am so very pleased with the speed and quality of his work on my MBZ along with his honesty that I don't mind at all! Ron is a true professional and I will now take all my other MBZs to him for future maintenance and service. My Fellow Yelpers, if you own a Mercedes or a Lexus and in need of maintenance and service I highly Rx that you go here to this well run, VETERAN OWNED BUSINESS. I am quite certain that you too will be a satisfied customer! Oh and before I forget to mention it... here at Exclusive Motors you can also purchase Certified Preowned Mercedes Benz and Lexus Vehicles. Check out the Exclusive Motor Inventory. Thanks for everything Ron, you set the bar! MERCEDES BENZ..."DAS BESTE ODER NICHTS!" read more

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This was my first experience with Exclusive Motors and I will definitely be coming back! I recently bought an 8-year old Lexus that only had 23K miles on it (amazing, I know!). Nine months after I purchased it from a Lexus dealer, it hit 30K which was described as a "major" service. The dealer quoted me almost $1,000 for this service. I took it to Exclusive Motors and Josh told me he would check it out. When all was said and done, all they did was an oil change. He said everything else looked fine and that the car was in great shape. I appreciated that they didn't do any unnecessary work just because it was on the checklist. read more

Thank you Ron and crew for taking care of my 2001 Mercedes CLK 320. Been driving long freeway trips in this heat wave we are having and feeling confident that my car will perform great. Once again for making me feel safe all the time. read more

Its too bad I can ONLY give them 5 stars, there should be a higher realm when it comes to the service you get from Exclusive. To put it simple, there is Exclusive, Ron & John and then there is everyone else!! I am 63 and have been going here for years for the repairs on my Lexus LS and it was time to trade the old girl in. In the past, I've always dealt with Ron. This time, since it was a purchase, I had the extreme pleasure, the honor of dealing with John. With all of my many car purchases in the past, both used and new, this was the easiest the fastest most straightforward vehicle purchase EVER. My new MBZ C350 is a great car, John & crew bent over backwards to get it done right! I could say how impressed I am, but that would woefully understate the return I believe I am getting for my hard earned dollar! Thanks Guys! Dan read more

Had an issue with the transmission in my old W202. No forward gears at all! Ron was willing to take the time to work with me on the issue and it turned out to be a pin that could be replaced while the transmission was still in the car. Super impressed. Fair pricing. They stand behind their work. Thanks Ron! read more

Always the best! Another mystery car problems solved by this wonderful place! They have yet to disappoint me! I am always proud and steadfast to give a reference to Exclusive Motors to anyone I speak to. Marie Murphy read more

Referred to this place by Mike from Best Value, and so glad he did. Needed some lining done in my car, and they helped me out as soon as I walked through the door. Clean atmosphere and the friendliest staff ever! Would definitely recommend if in need of fixing some car troubles. read more

I began having my cars serviced and maintained by Exclusive Motors in 2006, when I purchased a Mercedes E-320 from their affiliated sales area. They now care for our newer E-350 and GLE-350 as well. Ron Erickson, the owner of Exclusive Motors, has always treated both my wife and me fairly and honestly. Ron and his staff know Mercedes cars in and out, and have the diagnostic equipment that few if any independent Mercedes repair shops have. I have every confidence Exclusive will only recommend repairs and servicing that is required, and have never questioned me if I chose to defer a service cycle for a few months. I love the fact that my wife can work equally well with this team without fear they will "sell" her something just because she's a woman - I've seen that garbage done at other places. I'm particularly impressed with the fact that the team knows the nuances of the latest models, including the different materials used on the newest car's brakes, the wear characteristics and how to lengthen the wear time, etc. The team continues to satisfy our car servicing needs. read more

I would give them NO stars if I could.. I feel like Ron lied to me by saying the part I need is no longer available! And it would cost me $3,000. He charged me $150 for not even checking the car out when he said he did! The reason I took my car to Ron is b/c the ASR light came on (automatic safety restraint) I also requested a few other things to be done. So, then Gosh called me the next day to tell me they're not going to work on my car anymore. The car is done and too old, blah blah blah. That i need to buy a new car. So, I took it to another mechanic who specializes in Mercedes & he looked it over and told me all it needed was New boots and he would replace & clean throttle body $800. Boom .. Done! My car is running beautifully. It looks great 1994 S500 and runs great! I am not ready to depart from this car yet! Its a classic now. Its not up to them! Maybe they wanted me to buy a car from them too?! Idk. But, What I would like to know is why didnt they just tell me over the phone they didn't want the job in first place? And instead, they said yeah we will check it out for you then charge me $150? Boggles my mind! I mean are they that hard up for a $150? They must not be getting much business! Well, anyways, its their loss NOT mine. I was a loyal customer to them for years! I just want people to know what happened dealing with this auto mechanic. Such a disgrace! Look else where. Do not bother or waste your time. I feel like they took advantage of me probably because I am a woman. Hahaha.. Jerk! read more

...Took my car in for a slight rattle on the drivers side rear Ron said it was the catalytic convertor which I accepted, I was a 30 year customer and trusted him even although I didn't see him test drive the car! The next day I went online to find out the signs are of this.....loud noise when turning on engine due to INTERIOR disintegration , getting worse over time, no loud noise and the rattle had come and gone over several weeks and everyone who heard it said something loose, engine light which was working hadn't come on and I had passed the smog test 3 weeks prior I went to talk to Ron he was out, spoke to Josh and asked about this and why Ron said it was the convertor, he didn't know. When I went to pick up the car Ron came out shaking a catalytic convertor but the noise he was making was NOT coming from any loose disintegrated interior but from the large heavy collar on the outside that he was banging around and I had no way of knowing if this was from my car! He drove my car up and I could hear the rattle I had brought my car in for and told him so, his then said I needed shocks costing $2500...I was shocked! He had done work that I was pretty certain was unnecessary and now was telling me the rattle was shocks! I went to two other shops who checked the shocks and said they were fine! One shop said it was the sway bar which probably had a loose bracket, turned out to be so and which he tightened, checked the other side, no parts, cost $ 149.00, no $2500.00 shocks needed! I left butnextew days took my car read more

C R I M I N A L S C R O O K S C H E A TS I wouldn't trust these guys to fix a shovel! They sold my girlfriend a "restored" Volkswagen. Turn signals don't work, taillights don't work, brake lights don't work, fuel gauge doesn't work, clutch slips, wipers are broken, odometer is disconnected, and according to the local Volkswagen shop the "restored" engine probably hasn't ever been restored ... ever! read more

First I want to note that Exclusive motors was recommended by Haydon Bros just down the street. I took my Mercedes here to have a leak fixed. The quick visual diagnoses given to me was that the injector pump seals needed to be replaced. After picking up the car I got home and noticed it was still leaking and still wet underneath. I was told that the technician working on the car did not follow the proper procedures that Exclusive Motors has in place which was that the wet areas should have been cleaned. From my basic knowledge of mechanics everything should have been cleaned before to be able to diagnose and track down the leak so not only was it not cleaned before to correctly find the leak but it was not cleaned at all. I took the car back here for a 2nd time so they could properly finish the job. I was then told that the wet areas have been cleaned, the car was driven several miles up and down Orangethorpe and that it looked good but that it could be leaking from somewhere else on the injector pump and to drive it for a week and bring it back. After picking the car up for the 2nd time I noticed right when I stopped in my driveway it had been cleaned but was still leaking. I brought it back for a 3rd time. I was told that this leak is difficult to track down and that several other seals including seals on the engine block may need replacing and that it will cost another $1,100. I understand that the leak may not be an easy fix but that is exactly why I took the car to a professional. The end result is that I paid $534 plus the inconvenience of my time taking it here 3 times and my car is still leaking. Won't be going back here unless the company wants to make this right. read more

I had been through hell and back with my "repair" elsewhere, and not only did these people get my car up and running, Ron patiently explained what was wrong, and what had been done wrong previously - which was not only an eye-opener, but also made perfect sense. They are super accommodating and Shelly not only drove me home to get a second car to use, she recommended another dealer for my Volvo (they do not service them unfortunately). Thank you! read more

This place has great customer service. The owner is very knowledgeable and a reasonable person. Excellent work at very reasonable prices. This is the place to service and repair your Mercedes in north Orange County !! read more

I've been going to Ron for YEARS with my 2003 Mercedes. It has 245,000 miles on it and still going strong. He and his wife are honest and fair. I've never been ripped off by them; my husband is an engineer, knows cars, and has quizzed Ron about work done on my car, and Ron has always come up clean...because he's honest! Highly recommend. read more

after working on our car twice and through a failure to communicate within exclusive motor's office we went through a waste of time and " a twilight zone moment " ending in not solving the main problem... My wife picked up the car and found out they had damaged / broken the drivers side door. They refuse to be held responsible / fix their damage done to our car... We're by no means through with this issue ... read more

As a first time customer, I was very impressed with the customer service I received. I dropped my E350 off to have some lights replaced. When I returned to pick up my car the owner shook my hand and said I was ready to go. He didn't even charge me! That's the way to ensure you get a return customer! I'll definitely return when I need work done on my car! read more

I bought my last two Mercedes Benz vehicles from Exclusive Motors John M. I've had them also serviced here for the last decade. Top notch in both areas. Not pushy at all. Very fair prices compared to other shops. Definatley less expensive than dealers. Ron, Shelli, John and the entire crew over there at Exclusive Motors are fantastic. Customer service is suffering all over the place, but these people made me believe it still exists. Thanks again for the continued great service Ron and John. Jimmy and Diana Cleveland read more

The ONLY place to take your Mercedes or Lexus. Great service, fair pricing and most important.....as honest as can be. Ron has been servicing every Mercedes I've owned since 1992. I have recommended Exclusive to several people but my favorite was a good buddy who was looking to buy a used MB. That was 4 years ago and he thanks me about once a month. He still drives from Palm Springs to Anaheim to have Ron service his car. Finding an honest, customer-service repair shop is almost like finding a Unicorn. Try them for your Mercedes or Lexus. You will also thank me for it. read more

A/C trouble. And, of course, it was the hottest day of the year. Though the shop was super busy after the 4th of July, they found a way to fit me in. Brought car in. Problem quickly/properly diagnosed. Repair made. Problem solved. Car was then ready for me to pick up --- ahead of schedule. Excellent work. Great customer service. When you need reliable Mercedes work - look no further! read more

Just bought my MBZ E350 and had a great expirience at Exclusive Motors. I got the car under market value haggle free. John is a great guy that takes care of his customers. I would refer EVERYONE! Thanks again, I am loving my car. read more

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Ron is honest, knowledgeable and fast. What do you need more? Got the 2010 GLK 350 service A/B and brake pads done today in an hour and a half, appointment taken yesterday. Price is 30% to 40% below Mercedes. Clean shop. Nice waiting area. Courteous interactions. All great. read more

Thank you Ron and John for making it an easy and painless experience is purchasing a Mercedes. Honest , Reliable and most of all enjoyable..... Highly recommended if you are going to purchase a pre-owned Mercedes Benz .......... read more

Exclusive Motors - Ron and John are great! go see them for all your Mercedes needs......buying or servicing..... Thank you ! - Auto Repair Near Me - Placentia, California

Just bought a 2015 MBZ C300 from John at Exclusive Motors. It was an outstanding sales experience from every aspect. Great sales and customer service. Quality car - late model, low mileage, excellent condition. Price was outstanding. I was delivered a wonderful car. We also had the opportunity to meet Ron who runs the shop side of the business. He is also a great guy and his operation has a great reputation. Highly recommend Exclusive Motors if you're in the market to buy a late-model, gently used Mercedes or to have your Mercedes serviced. You won't be sorry! read more

Ok, this is one for the books. I'm an Ex-Technician and worked in the area years back. Never having been on this side of the counter. My daughter has a CLK and was having some concerns. I called Ron and he assured me that he knew what was going on and to get the vehicle to him. He ordered the part and a fews day later I took the vehcile to him. Dropped it off for a couple of hours and then he called to tell me it was fixed. What a releif to know he's still a Class Act and really has honest pricing. I highly recommend Exclusive Motors (Ron) for any repairs you may come across and feel relaxed that he will take care of you and your family. Thank you Ron you put a dads mind at peace and don't have to worry about my daughter getting stranded. Thank you, SCOTT read more

Ron has been working on our cars since 1993, and he's and his crew are simply the best. Honest as they come, high quality work done quickly. He only works on Mercedes and Lexus, so that's all we buy, and always from John, who works from the same location. If you buy a used car from them, you know exactly what you're getting. read more

Trustworthy mechanic, Craig is awesome and his technicians know what they are doing!

It is so hard to find an honest mechanic and I am so glad I have found one in Ron at Exclusive Motors. I highly recommend you have your vehicle fixed or serviced at Exclusive Motors. read more

Purchased a beautiful 2013 Mercedes S550 from John at Exclusive Auto. John was professional, friendly and knowledgeable. No games and a straight up guy. They offer some of the cleanest inventory on the market... with the smoothest purchasing transaction of a personal auto I've ever had with a dealer. I would highly recommend John and Exclusive Auto. read more

Exclusive Motors - Auto Repair Near Me - Placentia, California