Owner Services
A classic car is more than just metal, it’s the key to a whole world of experience. Journeys short and long, average and epic become so much more of an adventure in the right classic car.
At the SLSHOP, our business is grounded in caring for the needs of classic Mercedes-Benz owners.
Take the time to browse through our services, take a look at what we can offer.
Our aim is to give you more enjoyment from your SL, whether that’s through the restoration and service work we do, the parts we provide, the events we host or the experiences we create.
Your SL adventure starts here.
Service
Our 30,000 square foot facility on the outskirts of Stratford Upon Avon is geared up for the servicing needs of Mercedes – Benz cars from the 1950’s to the 2000’s. Our staff are highly trained and experienced and we treat every car as if it were our own. We only use proven parts and materials. Every car is service washed and presented back in the manner it deserves. Importantly, your servicing history with the SLSHOP will not only support the long term enjoyment of your car but is imperative to supporting it’s value. Take a look at our specialism areas below:
113 Pagoda Servicing
A well maintained Pagoda is a real joy to drive and own. Don’t accept average maintenance. Entrust us to care for your Pagoda.
107 Servicing
As the World’s largest specialist, our understanding, experience and knowledge of the R107 SL is unsurpassed. We can ensure your 107 is properly maintained for now and for the future.
Modern Classic Servicing
Some classics exist in no man’s land… Not enough chrome to interest a classic specialist, too old for a dealer. Is your ‘Benz built between 1989 and 2009? You’ve found us.
PRE SEASON CHECK
Don’t use the first day of spring as your shakedown and fault finding post winter run. Get the small issues resolved before the sun starts to shine!
SLSHOP MOT
With the MOT history now stored online as a digital record for all time, why risk having a Fail recorded against your car?
HARD & SOFT TOP CABLE ADJUST
The SL is first and foremost an open car, and effective operation of both the hard and soft top are crucial to maintaining this key appeal of your classic.
SLSHOP Exclusive Services
We own, live and breathe these fantastic motor cars and that personal passion has helped us understand and create a range of services that go above and beyond the norm. Take a few minutes to explore why we mean across these following disciplines:
113 Pagoda Set-up
Building a Pagoda that drives as good as it looks is no easy task. These pretty cars are complex and delicate, but we have the skill to do it right.
Bulkhead Repair
Is your 107 SL starting to show signs of a rusty bulkhead? Damp carpets, faulty electrics and failing heaters could be symptoms.
Modern Classic Diagnostic
Our workshops are open to all manner of Mercedes-Benz cars, including icons of the 1970s, 80s 90s and 00s that don’t say ‘SL’ on the boot lid!
Race/ Rally Prepration
We have prepared SLs for long distance and off road rallying, so if high speed, great distance and rough roads are your thing, look no further.
SportLine
The SportLine is the SL that Mercedes-Benz never made, a lighter, tighter, throatier, more responsive car that turns a grand tourer into a real drivers car.
Health Check
Our comprehensive health check is a great way to truly understand the condition of your SL, to better plan for the next steps with your car.
USA TO EURO COSMETIC
When the SL was exported to the USA it lost some of the elegance and class to oversized bumpers and quad headlamps.
HARD & SOFT TOP CABLE ADJUST
The SL is first and foremost an open car, and effective operation of both the hard and soft top are crucial to maintaining this key appeal of your classic.
VALUATION CERTIFICATE
As the UK’s leading retailer of high calibre Mercedes-Benz SLs, there can be no better place to value your car. Our valuation service gives you a credible, opinion on the value of your SL.
Restoration
Our classic Mercedes SL restoration department is headed by Bruce Greetham. Bruce has a reputation throughout the Mercedes-Benz club and with our numerous customers as a stickler for detail. The key to a successful restoration of a Classic Mercedes (and satisfied customers) comes from the relationship built with our clients. Before embarking on a restoration, we want to get to know both you and your car. By building an understand of what it is you require, we are able to deliver the type of restoration to suit the desired outcome and budget. Expertise in parts sourcing helps not only the budget but ensures the finished car is correct and desirable. Knowledge of Mercedes classics from the 1960’s to the 1990’s is vital when producing a car that is factory correct down to the smallest detail. The SL Shop are able to undertake minor repairs, sympathetic restorations, light touch restorations or complete nut and bolt restorations. Your satisfaction is our satisfaction and this is often the most rewarding part of our business. Contact us to discuss your requirements.
107 Restoration
With unrivalled experience with the 71-89 SL and a raft of awards, where else would you have your R107 restored?
113 Pagoda Restoration
Our award winning restorations are built to customer specification, not to price. If you can dream it, we can build it.
Classic Mercedes Restoration
Many components and details of these cars cross over to other models of classic Mercedes-Benz, meaning our team have a wide knowledge of all models.
Sportline ZERO
“SLSHOP creates the first ZERO Emission classic Mercedes-Benz”
CARE membership plans
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Improve your SL
Increase the value it brings you
For every SL owner we have met, the key aspect in ownership and running these amazing motorcars is ensuring that this prized possession remains a joy to use whenever, wherever and however; protecting and increasing its value over time.
As the World’s largest specialist in classic SL’s we have drawn upon our experience with our customers, with hundreds of cars and thousands of hours behind the wheel and under the ramp to develop CARE; a way of engaging a community of owners and protecting the value of their investments as well as enhancing their cars condition, reliability and desirability.
