A Reflection on Two Decades of Service: My 20th Anniversary at the Shop

[@PatinaCollective]

Thank you Pierre for everything you do for the community!! from the Patina Family!

[@xmaxbabilo]

You guys changed his views on the W140😂 . Never thought i would see the day. Love to all the patina family from the U.K

[@DrDiplMed]

Grateful for your knowledge, presence, commitment, and content. Thank you.

[@xmaxbabilo]

Congrats my brother. Im glad that you finaly realised the W140 is amazing😂 . Heres to many many good years❤

[@donreidy5422]

Congratulations we will meet someday and I will look forward to it. Thank you.

[@Mercedesobsession]

Thank you Pierre... you're a valued part of the Mercedes community. I appreciate all the help you've provided to those of us who are working and learning about our classic Mercedes cars.

[@WillEhmannDesign]

Goat

[@faizrahman7671]

best video you have posted

[@edwardjbarton]

Thanks Pierre - you help in so many varied ways. I've now got 5 old Benzes - none of them concours and all of them driven regularly and most purchased under $5000. I would never have done it without your encouragement to save the ones that are on the edge. Keep up the great work, and thanks for all you do!

[@cardiffchris]

Thank You for your work.

[@MJR67]

Many thanks Pierre and congratulations on 20 years. You’ve amongst the 20% that make it to 20 years, ie 80% fail. You have every right to be cheerful. Never apologize or feel bad for what you charge. If you weren’t worth it, you’ll soon find out when the shop is empty. Clearly it is not, if you have a wait list or people ship cars to you from afar, you still have room to raise prices. Helps staff retention, reduces your stress and increases well being. Companies which focus on quality of workmanship always outlive those that focus on volume. Wishing you, your fellow workers and family all the best for 2024.

[@jimmycarter9099]

I still got the 300e love and thanks for your videos 😊

[@qualitytools8116]

Love your videos, sorry to hear of your dad passing. Learned that your background is Lebanese, I am Egyptian, I knew there was some Middle East in you. Keep up the Good work. God Bless

[@tymwalt]

20 years you met some really passionate & cool ppl that share the love of being excellent to each other & partying it on (also love MBs).

[@bradalloway3232]

Happy New Year may and be your best year ever!

[@Paul-se2hs]

Thanks Pierre, I've been watching you since I got my w124 300e (m103) 5 years ago, even though you don't make too many videos about my car or engine specifically, your knowledge has been very insightful throughout my 5 years and counting of ownership, I hope one day I can drive down from Canada to visit your shop and have you run a fine-toothed comb through my old beast! cheers.

[@tomburke1687]

Congratulations Pierre on 20 successful years------glad for you and enjoy yoour channel-----Tom From Clearwater, Fl

[@williamburrows6589]

Thank you for all your help.

[@zenjamin6262]

❤ this channel!

[@danpicocfp6276]

Keep good going!

[@letsgetdoing]

Congrats homie! 20 years in ANYTHING is a crazy accomplishment but ESPECIALLY for a mechanic shop!

[@paulvandermeer9238]

Dear Pierre, congratulations on 20 years of pure craftsmanship.. truly enjoying your video's.. best presented with gloves on.. kindest regards from Holland 🇳🇱, Paul

[@arvindno117]

Congratulations Pierre. You are a source of excellent knowledge.

[@sebjebofficial6230]

Let's get him to 50k this year 💪

[@As_129sl]

Health is wealth! Keep the videos coming

[@NickSmuts42]

Only subscribed recently. Congrats. Heidelberg, Gauteng, South Africa.

[@mikes4006]

Thanks Pierre!!! Love the 500 SL you fixed up for me!!! Stay healthy buddy!

[@shaheenal-asadi]

Thank you Pierre, appreciate you sharing your knowledge and passion with the world. Best Wishes from Canada

[@alexandrebeinotti3359]

Congrats, Pierre. Keep going!

[@Mark-sg4bq]

Keep up the great work!

[@Hursh1]

Congratulations

[@tonychavez2083]

congrats Pierre, excellent resume!

[@darrylbyng1983]

Congrats wih u was in Houston

[@estebangutierrez961]

Thank you and congratulations for your passionate work from Bogotá, Colombia

[@garethgrundy8087]

Hearing you Pierre. Been on the tools in transport since 1988 and most of my bosses ran diesel Mercs for me to maintain. Working on vehicles will hurt your body, especially your spine if you are leaning into an engine bay. Great you found nutrition that helps. You need to try Pilates and you need to teach yourself and your staff to be aware of posture. The discs in your spine WILL herniate if you spend too much time outside of correct posture. Good luck for 2025!

[@Greg042869]

Pierre, do all radiators with plastic tops get spring clamps to allow for expansion, so that the radiator doesn't crack?

[@gurneyforpresident2836]

It's a wonder you don't have to charge more than 195 per hr. The way the existing economy has been and all its very difficult to stay in business. You have to make money too, or forget about it. How I fully understand this? I have been a Contractor for going on 44 years now. Thanks for everything so far, very much appreciated indeed!

[@fayssalk]

keep up the amazing workmand insights. the love for MB must be related to the lebanese genes :-)

[@DavidAron-if4nv]

Congratulations on your 20 year anniversary. Too many employees equals too much personnel management

[@benetaue]

Off the chart fix or new sent mine to the scrap yard. 200 per hour does not work

[@strikeryachts]

Drink raw milk from grass fed cows and goats daily.

[@AJpro88]

Is that birdshit on his shirt?

[@KansasHempMan]

-3-4 employees? So there's a man rolling around the shop who lost his legs in Vietnam? 3.5? -$195 and hour??? A few years ago I remember Pierre talking about $120 an hour WOW INFLATION

[@ackvig]

$195. WOW. That is... WOW.

[@grantwest3951]

I'd rather pay Pierre $195/hr. for his fantastic work and problem solving skills than other professions that charge $300/hr. for no substantive, lasting solution. Pierre always gets the work right the first time, so that saves the customer time, which is $$!

[@stephencerqua9668]

He doesn’t lie or deceive and cares. That alone is worth the extra money.

[@KansasHempMan]

@@grantwest3951 I commented basically because a few years back it was roughly $110 for his labor. Now it's nearly $200. WHOA

[@xmaxbabilo]

My mercedes specilist in england charges £175 an hour and that is still cheaper then the main dealer. Welcome to that benz life where buying the damn car is the cheapest part 😂 .