Rick and Willy were extremely helpful in getting me on the road in my 79 300sd turbo diesel. I was traveling from LA to Seattle and needed some dialing in before I wanted to continue. I called and told them my issues with the car and came in the next day. These two are a great team and it was like watching surgeons at work. Obvious tips to make things go smooth. * Be cool and don't be in a rush * Don't just invite yourself in the garage and look over their shoulders. Let them work and go in when invited. I will be visiting the shop again when I'm through town for sure, thanks again guys read more

I took my Mercedes into this shop and was very happy! They figured out issues that my other mechanics couldn't fix. Willie is an excellent problem solver. I can't say enough except that I'm glad they are in SV and as long as I'm in the area, they is my go-to shop!! Thank you Rick's! read more

Rick is great as is hia team. Rock's is really expensive, but nearly as expensive as having poor quality work done on your Mercedes and having to get it done over .. or worse. This is your top shop if you need work done on any Mercedes on Santa Cruz county, let alone on anything vintage. Save yourself the worry, go to Rick. You will cry when you get the bill, but the crying.will end and you will have yourself a nice well maintained car when your tears dry. read more

Rick and crew got right on my Mercedes the day after it broke down, knew exactly what was wrong with it and had it finished in record time. Expert service for a fair price. Much obliged! read more

My C250 was hesitating and bucking on acceleration. Rick sold me four new ignition coils. Problem solved in less than one hour. Two big thumbs up! read more

Stellar service! My check engine light came on, I called them and they immediately took my car in for diagnostic tests. Rick called me himself and explained the issues in a way that made sense to this layman. He worked with me to figure out the best course of action and verified with me before charging for any labor or parts. 12/10 I completely trust them for all care my Mercedes needs. They truly care for their customers. read more

Russel was so accommodating on the phone; understood what I needed and saw to it that I got a prompt appointment because I was leaving for a long driving trip and needed my Mercedes Metris looked at..like that I found such an excellent & quality repair shop so close to home!! read more

Rick is the best mechanic I've ever known. He's extremely thorough, unlike others I've known. He does it right the first time. His advice has always been spot on as well. I highly recommend Rick's Mercedes Works! read more

The Best Mercedes Shop in N CA... I take my 2002 CLK430 here and my experience has always been outstanding. Rick is careful to explain to you how and why he is fixing your car the way he does. Willie (one of his long-term mechanics) has helped me several times when I have been time pressured. I only buy used Mercedes now so I don't have to fight and argue with the dealer over service issues. I highly recommend these folks. read more

I started going to Rick when the warranty on my first Mercedes expired. More than 10 years and two cars later I wouldn't take my car anywhere else. If he ever threatens to retire I will seriously consider chaining him and Willy to the shop. He knows everything there is to know about Mercedes cars, is a straight shooter you can trust and he could probably charge way more than he does. Just don't tell him that. read more

Don't bring your car here! My wife and I had a really bad experience with Rick that we have to share. We brought our s500 in for minor repairs (water damage to a control unit) on Christmas Eve. It was three weeks later before it was completed; he took a vacation then was sick. That's not really an issue, though, really because we had an alternate car (would have been a disaster if we didn't). The problem was when my wife called to ask if it was ready he was super rude to her and told her the car was about to be put into lien sale! Now, granted I was 3 days late when I went in after that call to pick it up, but he had the paper work filled out and was charging $75.00/day for storage STARTING THE DAY I COULDN'T COME IN TO PICK IT UP and sent a letter in the mail rather than calling us to let us know about all this!! When I picked the car up he showed me a bogus container of dirt that was supposedly taken out of the drain gutters; just so happens I know soil engineering by trade and I know for a fact what he showed me didn't come out of my car! Avoid this shop at all costs but if you have to go there watch out! read more

Rick and his assistant (will?) are great! Before my extended warranty was about to run out, they went all over the car and made me a list of things to have fixed that would be covered by the warranty. I took it to the dealer who said they would charge me a "shop hour" to confirm the list - unless the list was correct - then no charge...well guess what... DUH... this list was correct and the dealer had my car 4 days replacing the items that Rick pointed out. Hate to think what the would have cost me to fix post-warranty. Now that my warranty is up however, I will be dealing only with Ricks Mercedes. A GREAT local dependable mechanic. read more

Rick does an excellent job. He definitely knows MB's like the back of his hand. Even though the shop looks older he still has all the modern software and knowledge to work on newer Mercedes. I've always liked how he'll keep all my old parts and show them to me while explaining what he did to the car. My family has been using him since the late 80's with only good things to say ever since. -Tom E. read more

Wouldn't even look at my car without a deposit, because it was dirty and had an expired registration. Super rude.

I am a big fan of Rick and Willy's expertise and customer service. Independent repair shops (versus dealerships) may get a bad rap due to inexperience, non-Mercedes Benz parts, non-Mercedes Benz diagnostic tools, etc, but Rick's Mercedes Works does not apply. They did a phenomenal job diagnosing my issues, repairing them with Mercedes Benz parts, and explaining the intricacies of my 2005 CLK320. All this at a reasonable price. I highly recommend this family-owned business. read more

A great experience...we brought our 1980 450sl in not running...Rick and company got it running, passed smog, and now my wife has her baby back...great service and very reasonable. read more

I have a '63 220 seb and a ML 500. Both of these vehicles have been to Rick's a number of times over the last several years. He always completes work on time and on budget. I even brought my '28 Ford in when I was driving by and noticed a problem. Fix, no charge. Even found a great price for tires he could not obtain. Willie is great. I would give 6 stars if possible read more

I recommend Rick's shop to anyone with a Mercedes, any Mercedes. He is capable of handling any repair you might require whether it be mechanical, electrical, structural, restoration, anything and everything. Most of the time, I can describe a symptom and Rick from his years of experience, explains the problem and what will be needed to repair it. No surprises. Another great thing Rick does is save people money. He knows that when he is in there doing a repair on one thing, he can renew or restore parts nearby that are also likely in need of repair or replacement which saves people a substantial labor cost. Being a Mercedes owner himself makes me confident that Rick has the same appreciation for this very fine automobile and had he not the years of experience to maintain his own fleet, he would want to receive the same service that he gives. Most importantly, Rick knows most of us are on a budget and he is creative and resourceful to both repair the vehicle and also provide the most value. My experience with Rick isn't based on one simple repair, or only a few. I have had nine Mercedes that have had numerous procedures to restore them including suspensions, engines, and more. Over many years, scores of repairs on numerous vehicles, Rick has saved me countless thousands of dollars on my restoration projects. Best of all, he is doing what he loves, and his shop is a warm, friendly, helpful place. read more

Rick is a great guy and knows his stuff. I took my SL500 in for a transmission service that another repair shop told me was not required. Rick told me of issues of not having the transmission serviced on older "sealed for life transmissions" just as I had learned from internet forums. When I picked up the car he gave me a very detailed report of all he had done, even going as far as installing a magnet in the pan to pick up any stray metal shavings. His shop is neat and clean and he definitely gave me a sense of confidence, unlike other repair shops I have been to. I consider myself very particular with who I let work on my car. I have a lot of confidence in Rick and his honesty, great work and customer service. read more

My (classic) Mercedes Benz cars have been taken care of by Rick as far back as 2007 (1989 190e, my current 1983 300TD wagon). Rick and Willy are Mercedes specialists. My best friend once worked for Rick, a knowledgable Mercedes mechanic, who confirmed that they know their stuff. As has been said before me, Willie is personal driver and big fan of the w124 models. What I like about going to Rick is how he explains the situation and gives good consideration into what jobs are worth doing and when. Although not a cheap shop, you get great, open guidance and communication about the options. Jobs are done the right way, which spells for "more miles, more smiles". Often times, Rick will have second hard parts to use conveniently from his own collection (when appropriate), which can come in handy for more classic cars - paying the same as you would pay to go find the part yourself at a junkyard. You will find Rick dawn the fitting white lab coat for his length of experience and codependent excellent with his right hand man, Willie. I also appreciate the sense of realism from Rick, talking about a cars safety, reliability, etc., as well as his subtle sense of humor. Willie is a bit more of a talker (except when working unwaveringly with the boss, Rick) and his personal enthusiasm perhaps shines through more for classic Mercedes. Rick, on the other hand, seems to be a directive and logical business man and mechanic thats not hard to see. read more

Excellent repair shop. Very knowledgeable techs, fair prices and nice people too. They take time to explain the options in repairing something and how to avoid problems in the future. read more

As a car enthusiast, I am picky about who works on my cars when I can't. Rick and his team have serviced all of our Mercedes for the past twenty years or so. We even bought our daughter's first car from Rick. They are always professional, always accommodating and are meticulous mechanics. read more

I have been taking my Mercedes to Ricks for 15 years now. I have taken my older S320, CL500, CLK230, CLK320, and my newer AMG CLS550 and even my totally awesome Brabus S600 (twin turbo V12). Previous review is right, Ricks has all the latest training and software need to work on vintage models all the way to these latest high tech models. They are always honest, get genuine parts from Mercedes, and explain what they are doing. They will not do gratuitous fixes if un-needed (eg, the frivolous Service B replace interior air filter - sure needs replacing every 6 months if you are driving through Saudi Arabia, but not here). Beware, they are not the fastest, they are not the cheapest, they will not have a loaner car for you, they will not sell you tires, they dont wash your car for you, there is no free coffee, and Rick does take holidays off and also has the flu now and then ike anyone. If you want all that go to Smythe and pay alot more. But he and Willie know what they are doing. I am so glad to have this kind of shop in my home town! read more