Author Topic: Mechanic near Charlotte NC? Need radiator  (Read 784 times)

MattysGarage

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Mechanic near Charlotte NC? Need radiator
« on: August 04, 2025, 15:54:40 »
Hello! I'm a new Pagoda owner and have a radiator leaking.  Could use a good Pagoda mechanic in Charlotte if anybody has a recommendation?  My apologies if posting this wrong as this is a new site for me.  Thanks and happy motoring! 8)

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Re: Mechanic near Charlotte NC? Need radiator
« Reply #1 on: August 14, 2025, 17:02:28 »
Since no one in your area has responded —-

The radiators in our cars can be repaired or recored by most radiator shops — they are not very different than cars of the era.  I have had two radiators recored at a traditional radiator shop.  Many shops are disappearing as replacement seems to be the trend with newer cars.

The radiator can be removed from below if you or the shop do not want to remove the hood.

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Re: Mechanic near Charlotte NC? Need radiator
« Reply #2 on: August 14, 2025, 18:21:06 »
Pedro Campuzano at Mobil-Werks 847-902-6755.  He will come to you house if needed.  Highly recommeded by our esteemed president, Mike Salemi.
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Re: Mechanic near Charlotte NC? Need radiator
« Reply #3 on: August 14, 2025, 21:37:09 »
Pedro Campuzano at Mobil-Werks 847-902-6755.  He will come to you house if needed.  Highly recommeded by our esteemed president, Mike Salemi.

Lest anyone think I ignored our new member here, I contacted him personally and immediately.
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Re: Mechanic near Charlotte NC? Need radiator
« Reply #4 on: August 15, 2025, 17:08:38 »
Thanks all... I've been in touch with Pedro and hope to be on the mend by Pagodafest time!

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Re: Mechanic near Charlotte NC? Need radiator
« Reply #5 on: August 15, 2025, 18:44:20 »
When I first moved to Charlotte 20 years ago, there was a great old school shop in Plaza Midwood called  Auto Verks.  Alas, the area became trendy and the location is now an apartment building.
I recommend Pedro also but if he is too busy there is also Christian Salvi at Euro Prestige Imports
https://europrestigeimports.vip/service-mercedes-benz
A third place that was recommended to me was Automotive International by Carowinds area, although I have no personal experience with them.

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