Your car service in Eglisau: Friedrich AMS is your specialist for the professional care, inspection, and preservation of vintage cars, classic cars, and collector vehicles in the Zurich lowlands and greater Zurich area. With over 15 years of experience in BMW and Mercedes classic car technology and as an owner-operated business without assembly line pressure, Friedrich AMS offers something many car repair shops can't: real time for your vehicle.
What is the "lover service" at Friedrich AMS?
The enthusiast service is not a standard service. It's a comprehensive inspection tailored to the specific needs of older vehicles, rare cars, and collector cars. While a regular inspection follows the manufacturer's schedule, the enthusiast service takes a preventative approach: Which components are at risk due to age? Where are the hidden risks that could ruin your next outing, even if they only become apparent in the coming years?
Friedrich AMS principle:
Check first, then decide. Only what is absolutely necessary will be replaced.
What we do for your classic car
Seasonal check & inspection
Systematic inspection before the season or after storage, including all rubber and plastic parts, axle parts, control arms, bushings and shock absorbers.
Motor & Drive
Endoscopy and checkup without disassembly, cooling system, fuel system (hoses, filters, injection or carburetor)
Brakes & Suspension
Brake pads, discs, lines, brake fluid, as well as wear and safety inspection of chassis components
Electrical & Diagnostics
Wiring harness, sensors, oxidation and fuses – even older vehicles without an OBD interface
Value-preserving maintenance & consulting
Authentic care, clear assessment of what is needed now and what can wait.
Services at a glance
Engine endoscopy & engine checkup
Engine endoscopy is a specialized procedure that is particularly valuable for vintage and classic cars: A miniature camera is inserted into the engine through the spark plug holes or inspection openings – without disassembly, without effort, and with immediate diagnostics. This allows for the assessment of pistons, cylinder walls, valves, and the condition of the combustion chamber. Ideal before purchase, in cases of unexplained noises, or as part of the annual servicing for enthusiasts.
Rubber, plastic & seal testing
Gummiteile sind die stillen Schwachstellen jedes älteren Fahrzeugs. Sie verspröden, reissen und versagen oft ohne sichtbare Vorwarnung, bis der Kühlwasserschlauch den Motorraum füllt. Friedrich AMS prüft alle zugänglichen Gummi- und Kunststoffteile händisch und optisch: Kühlerschläuche, Unterdruckleitungen, Servolenkungsschläuche, Türdichtungen, Motorlagerbuchsen und mehr.
Chassis, steering & dampers
A classic car or sports car that doesn't drive safely shouldn't be on the road. Friedrich AMS inspects axle components, control arms, ball joints, tie rod ends, stabilizers, and shock absorbers for wear, play, and safety-related defects. The goal is reliability on the road, not just passing the next vehicle inspection.
Cooling system: Radiator, hoses & thermostat
Rubber components are the silent weak points of every older vehicle. They become brittle, crack, and often fail without any visible warning – until a whiff of coolant fills the engine compartment. Friedrich AMS inspects all accessible rubber and plastic parts manually and visually: radiator hoses, vacuum lines, power steering hoses, door seals, engine mount bushings, and more.
Wiring harness, sensors & electrical components
The electrical system of older vehicles is often the most unpredictable factor. Oxidized connectors, brittle insulation, faulty ground cables – all difficult to find, with devastating consequences. Friedrich AMS checks the condition of the wiring harness, inspects sensors and control units, and reads fault codes if an OBD interface is present. A solution can be found for vehicles without standard OBD2.
Seasonal check & storage service
Before the first ride of the season, a pre-season check is performed: brakes, lights, tire pressure, fluids, battery – everything is checked and documented. At the end of the season, Friedrich AMS can, upon request, assist with storage: preservation, covering, battery disconnection, and scheduling the next service.
Prophylactic parts replacement
Upon request, Friedrich AMS will replace still-functional parts whose lifespan is nearing its end. This may sound like extra work, but it isn't when you consider the cost of a breakdown on a country road: towing, stress, and lost time. Prevention is the key to preserving value. And it only ever happens after you give your approval.
BMW & Mercedes Classics – Specialist without dealer prices
BMW and Mercedes-Benz have shaped automotive history like few other brands, and Friedrich AMS knows their technology down to the last detail. With over 20 years of experience in the electronics and mechanics of both brands, Friedrich AMS services everything from the BMW and Mercedes classics E31 and E36, through the 190 and W124 from 2002 to the SL Pagoda, using professional diagnostic software, original service data, and the knowledge gained only through years of practical experience.
A cherished vehicle deserves more than a standard service visit. That's why Holger Friedrich takes the time for a thorough inspection, provides honest advice, and only carries out work after your approval. This is how maintenance becomes sustainable value preservation.
So läuft ein Getriebeservice bei Friedrich AMS ab
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Kostenvoranschlag, fair und transparent
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Termin anfragen, telefonisch oder per Kontaktformular
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Diagnose, OBD2-Auslesung des Getriebesteuergeräts und Sichtprüfung
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Befundbesprechung, direkt mit dem Techniker
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Fahrzeug abgeben, Erstgespräch mit dem Inhaber und Symptome besprechen
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Ihre Freigabe, keine Reparatur ohne Ihr Einverständnis
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Service log and products used
Ready for honest premium service?
Appointment upon request. We will respond.
within 24 hours on working days.
