WHY BENZTEC
Benztec is an independent Mercedes-Benz / European Complete Service & Repair shop. We are known for repairing and maintaining Mercedes-Benz vehicles from basic maintenance to complete engine rebuilds. What we specialize in is modifying Mercedes-Benz AMG models (Mercedes’s high-performance subsidiary) as many of our clients bring their cars in so we can make them louder and faster. We also do custom works such as audio systems, air suspensions systems, and installing carbon fiber body kits so not only do their cars go fast but they’re aesthetically pleasing.
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Founded by Michael Long in 2018, Benztec has been serving the Los Angeles and Orange County region.
Why we're different
"As an independent Mercedes repair shop, we do not cut corners on repairs because our goal is 100% customer satisfaction which means, the car does not return. I’ve had employees who were careless and didn’t bother to at least double-check their work. This caused customer complaints and having to return their car back after it was supposedly fixed. We lost a few clients because of this. There were also a few projects that were unsuccessful which meant we had to take a loss. The loss meant all the hours, days, and even weeks on working on a single car and not charging for labor because the issue wasn’t solved. Not being able to fix something is one of the worst feelings for me."
-Michael Long
HISTORY
Founded by Michael Long in 2018, Benztec has been serving the Los Angeles and Orange County region.
“My passion for cars began at 12 years old. I helped my father, who was a mechanic by trade, by handing him the necessary tools and shining a flashlight. From there, he taught me the basics of car maintenance, oil changes, brakes, and tune up. At 16 years old, I got my first car and I could not stop tinkering with it. This is also when I started gaining personal experience as I helped my friends work on their cars. Soon enough, I became my dad’s assistance and worked part-time.
I became familiar with how German cars were built since my dad’s clients had mainly Mercedes. In college, I bought a Mercedes that was a fixer upper and began working on it during my free time. Soon, my work began to spread through word of mouth and I started having my own clients. The more cars I worked on, the more knowledge I gained. I knew for sure that this was my passion.
I graduated from Cal State Long Beach in 2016 with a BA in Geography but decided to pursue my passion in working on cars. If there was one thing I learned from college, is that you needed to network. I discovered a car group called AMG SOCAL Lounge, a group of car enthusiasts who own Mercedes AMG. I introduced myself and my work and was given the chance to repair, modify, and maintain many of the member’s cars. My clientele grew immensely as clients as far as San Diego would drive to me to fix their car. I hardly ever post my work on social media. It was all because of word of mouth that my skills and abilities became well known.
In 2018, I was given the opportunity to purchase an automotive repair business called Benztec. With the money I saved up and the help of my friends and family, I was able to turn my passion into a business.”
-Michael Long
PRO DIAGNOSTICS
BATTERY TESTING
From slow start ups to power issues, we're able to scan and test batteries
TRANSMISSION
We offer transmission diagnostics, tuning, and installation services
ALIGNMENT
From uneven tire wear to damaged suspension, we're able to inspect, replace any suspension parts, and do alignments
TRP CERTIFIED
We are licensed and work with partners to complete TRP services
