G-Wagen Trail Recovery: Broken Axle, Bent Track Bar & Maxtrax Winching Strategy

Alliance Auto Care performs a full exterior restoration on one of the rarest G-Wagens in the U.S.—a 2000 Mercedes G500 Short Wheelbase. From stripping down to bare metal to upgrading worn components, Joe Gocher walks through the meticulous steps required to bring this collector’s vehicle back to life.

G550 Carnage and Recovery: Breaking Parts and Pushing Limits Off-Road

Trail carnage caught on video! This 2015 G550 took on the hardest lines and paid the price—broken axles, snapped track bar, and a major winch recovery. Here’s the full breakdown of what failed, how we got it home, and what upgrades are on deck.