Import Autohaus on West Broad St. does a lot of MB work & did an inspection on my car ('66 230SL 5 spd) & was the regular repair shop for it before I bought it in '02. They have a decent reputation over a long time. Don't have contact #, but should be easily found. Also the Central Virginia section of the Mercedes Club of America is headquartered in Richmond, Greg Magnus is president and likely would be willing to help. If you're not already a MBCA member, give it some thought. $45/year & the Star magazine worth that alone. Good Luck with purchase. -JP-