confusion

One of my friends has recently got a c220 cdi (2005) in Portugal (from Belgium). Now most of the roads he drives on aren't on the supplied disc. I'm trying to find an upgrade DVD/CD but am a bit confused. I believe he has this model http://app.auto-online.co.uk/ImageDisplay?id=1976712115-61913...

I'm totally confused about what kind of satnav system I have and what my options are for upgrading. It's a Comand system with a CD, marked travelpilot DX. It doesn't support TMC but has an icon that suggests it should. I asked the local dealer (Robinsons, Cambridge) and they were more confused...

Just been doing some research. Can anyone enlighten please that has a great knowledge of these issues? Thanks Tiptronic- allows driver to shift manually and overide automatic mode by shifting lever into a seperate tiptronic shift gate.Driver has to input up to the red line. tiptronic is...

A friend of mine his selling his '05 plate CLK 270CDi and I'm quite interested in buying it. He's the second owner (the first being Merc themselves) and I know he'll have looked after the car. Now for the confusion - I asked him a few questions about what additional kit it had, and amongst...

I have 16" alloys, and want to upgrade to 17" Alshain. After looking at various websites , it appears that they recommend 17 x 7.5 for the front and 17 x8.5 for the back. I have seen other C class cars with just 17 x 7.5 wheels on. Does it matter if you ahve all round 17 x 7,7 or do you really...

Hello All, Whilst browsing the russian parts site, i have got confused. I have a 2005 C class W203. When looking at some parts, it appears the pictures are of pre facelift models, but obviously you can get the facelift parts. Also as there are colour choices with some parts, there are...

I have my C270 CDI now for 3 months and I have notices a drastic decline in its zircon. The temperature in the car stays the same with the zircon off or on. This week we took it too our stearlership to get it looked at. After them keeping my car for the day they said nothing was wrong and...

I have posted on www.uk-MKIVs.net, but maybe someone here knows their MkIV Golfs....... I am trying to narrow down which model MKIV Golf for my Girlfriend. I thought a 5dr TDI was the answer (circa 2000 X/Y/W plate). I am a little confused over the power outputs of the engines, when...

going to take delivery of some azev a this week. the fronts are 7.5 j 17...the rears 8 j......i am a bit miffed on what tyre sizes will go on to give it the look i recquire was thinking of stretching a 205 40 17 on the fronts? and a 225 45 on the rear...has any one got any pics of a motor with...

In parkers used car price guide, two engines are listed for the W210 E220 diesel - according to the guide: From '99 to '02 there was a 2.2 litre with 143bhp 42mpg and 133mph From '01 to '03 there was a 2.1 litre with 143bhp 39mpg and 127mph Anyone know the difference between these two...

I bought a C220CDI Coupe in Oct. with a factory fitted detachable towbar.Before placing the order I asked all the right questions about permissable towing weights, downloads and automatic transmission limits.I was assured by my local dealer and MB UK that the limit was the vehicle weight of...