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I can't see any evidence that the bushes on my 1992 500sl have ever been replaced. I think it's about time I treated it. Question I have is , how many bushes do I need for the car? Should I change anything else while I'm getting it done? What are the part numbers I need? Any...

Hi Chaps, I'm hoping one of you can point me in the right direction regarding a trustworthy option for an engine repair / rebuilt and refit on the 6.3 V8 unit. The beast has ran perfectly since I purchased a few years ago. Have clocked up 96k (around half done by myself), but this weekend an...

Hi all could really do with some help / advice regarding my Auto motor. Had some issues driving recently on motorway suddenly no acceleration no gears, turned ignition off all good then kept happening repeatedly. To cut a long story short we checked transmission oil (fine) replaced the...

Hi all, Can I get some advice on changing the brake fluid on my 2007 CLK280 sport. I saw on a w208 topic that the sequence of bleeding those models is: Rear right Rear left Front right Front left I don't know if this is the same for our 209's and also whether this sequence is only correct for...

Evening So 4,500 and 11 months on from a full B service and ATF change, the CLK tells me it needs an A service. Consequences of mainly using it for short trips...... Booked it in for an A service, but when i asked ballpark cost, was told £250 to £300. Obviously way too much for what i...

With summer not too far away (not as if we get much of a summer) I'd like to give my A45 a good clean / detail. I want a ceramic coating so based on reviews etc I think I want to go with gtechniq products. Now I could get someone local to do this for me, but I've holidays to use up so was...

Hi there I am wondering if anyone can help me source parts: I have a T1 motorhome import, 307d 1979 2.4 OM616.934(i think) with a 4 speed box. I recently lost 1st gear on a busy hill which was rather hairy. Managed to roll her back onto the embankment and got underneath to discover one of the...

I'm looking for a protective cover for my Mercedes (W222). Any makes or models that you can recommend? It has to not scratch the car, be deployable by one person protect from rain, bird droppings, tree sap etc and be easy to clean, eg by hosing off. I'm looking for it to last until we can get...

Morning all! In the next month or 2 I want to buy a CLS55. I currently own a C5 RS6, so I know all about high maintenance costs :( I have a few questions I want to ask, as it seems I can't find much when I've searched (good thing perhaps?) Common things to check for. I know to check the...

Gentlemen, I have a 2004 E-Class 320 cdi Elegance Estate in silver with light grey leather and a few toys. I have owned her for three years, she cost £5500 and has covered 146,000 trouble-free miles, 15,000 in my ownership. Unfortunately, things have now started to go wrong and I think...

I am thinking of getting a ML420 cdi around 06/08 are there any common issues with the V8 engine or the 7 speed trans in this car?, is the 4wd system prone to faults? and should i look for air ride or standard suspension? any help appreciated.

Not to store wine but to keep ready for serving. We tend to get a wine delivery every 4-6 weeks, 36-48 bottles mixed red, white and sparkling. The wine rests for a week to recover from shipping then we enjoy! Serving at the correct temperature has always been a bit hit 'n miss and a chore...

Just got a used pressure washer and gave car a clean today, looking perfect. Just rinsed it with washer and dried and already looks miles better. Although I know I need to do a lot more haha Was just wondering if you could let me know what cleaning product brands you use, and what polish/wax...

Hi guys, I'm searching for a new family car that can accommodate one toddler seat and two booster seats on the back row and is not an MPV. I've tried the combination in the back of a friend's E-class estate and it fits perfectly! Yay! I found a 13 reg E class 300 bluetec with 70000 miles, but...

Hi all, Looking at getting a van as I am doing more and more bike trackdays so need to be able to get around and not rely on mates! Have been told by a good friend of mine the VW and Merc are the way to go for a reliable van, and that lead me to Vitos. So, please tell me, whats good...

Hi all, Last week my 2008 320 decided it didn't want to start, i would turn the key but nothing happened, no ignition lights. My local garage came out and diagnosed this as ESL failure. Currently the steering lock is engaged and i have no way to disengage, and the only garage that can...

Hi all Thinking of buying a dash cam don't what to spend more than £100. Halfords have a Nextbase 312GW for £99 it has good reviews, has any one got one or used one ? if so what do you think of it. Also they do a fitting service, hard wired for £30 and that's with the kit witch cost £20 to buy...

Hi folks ..I have an early ,March 2006 a class 200. It has the bluetooth bit in armrest for phone and audio 20 with single CD and iPhone adapter in glove compartment. I am wanting bluetooth music ability and a sat nav and due to age of car am not wanting to spend a fortune ,any advice ,how you...

Hi. Fairly new here so hi to everyone. I recently (a week ago) bought a 2012 C63 AMG from a reputable dealership. The V5 was not available (the car had previously had a private plate and DVLA were processing the new document) but I was told it had one previous owner. However, after 3 days the...

Hello ,i have a w208 clk 2.3k , but its time to upgrade a bit,so i found a w209 CLK 240 which seems good to me,from the pictures. The car is sold by auto-traders not private,they say there is nothing wrong with it,11 months MOT , 140k miles But the thing is ,i checked the car's MOT history and...