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Hi All, I am about to buy a E350 cdi Coupe and wondered if I should go for their (MB dealer) paint and interior treatment or go for some detailer supplied equivalent service that will offer better protection (if that is possible) MB dealer wants to charge a few Hundred for the work I live in...

When Radosław Sikorski, Poland’s foreign minister, went to Ukraine for talks last month, his Ukrainian counterparts reportedly laughed at him because he was wearing a Japanese quartz watch that cost only $165. A Ukrainian newspaper reported on the preferences of Ukrainian ministers, several of...

HM Revenue & Customs: Publishing deliberate tax defaulters I'll bet this makes for interesting reading as time goes by.

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its a funny thing ..price on old/interesting cars a car is worth what someone will pay for it- a well used phrase many people would like to sell an interesting car for a high price - good for the wallet and perhaps a sense of satisfaction associated with the enjoyment of a positive...

I have promised my wife to clear the garage so first up W211 Genuine Mercedes Blue velour car mats, the drivers side has some minor marks that may wash out. These were fitted by the dealer when I bought this car and I used them for less than a 1000 miles. If you want them you will need to...

Tory treasurer wants UK to become more like a tax haven | Business | The Guardian Turns out those in charge of us don't like paying tax and tend not to bother, should the UK become a tax haven for the super-rich, or are the taxes we pay fair and reasonable?

Hi folks I'm thinking of getting a new W204, but I'm not sure how much I could haggle off the advertised price. How much did you guys pay for yours (new)? Also mention your model please. Cheers

I thought it would be interesting to know what other members pay for their insurance. I'll start off; W211 320Cdi 16 years no claims Me & wife £370 FC

Councils admit: 'we can't reveal our top earners, it's too costly' - Telegraph

Hey all, I know of someone who has a regular daytime job, but they are off sick for a month and claiming statutory sick pay - their doctor signed them off. Some evenings they work at a different job, cash in hand etc. Is that entirely legal? (The working somewhere while claiming sick...

My brother-in-law is selling his 2008/58 plate Toyota Hilux HL3 with no VAT and I thought it might be of interest to someone on here. Excellent condition (it's never been used commercially) Silver 51,000 miles Full Toyota history (the next service at 60k is paid for) He's looking for a...

Hi! I'm looking into buying a C208 200/230 with or without kompressor. I would prefer manual transmission. As every model has some weak spots and I would like to avoid costly repairs: 1) what should I inspect to avoid costly repairs ? 2) what to look out for on a test drive ? 3) any engine I...

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Just been ringing around dealers and indys get a price for the service B and extras on my C55. So how much would I be expecting to pay for the following: 1. Service B including oil change. 2. New spark plugs. 3. Change Rear Diff Oil 4. ATF change including new filter and magnet etc. Dealer in...

BBC News - BBC annual report reveals fall in star pay Given that we are forced to pay their salaries we should damn well know who's paid what - its a public organisation. Hiding behind this worry that the competition will then know how much more to pay to attract them is rubbish! Its...

BBC News - Barack Obama's 'The Beast' incurs £10 London C-charge I would have impounded The Beast in lieu of non-payment!

Last night I had a bit of a race with my B-I-L but was slightly shocked at how much crap I was blowing out of the back of the old motor. OK, we were 7-up and with fairly big people (therefore on the wrong side of 2.5 tonnes AUW no doubt), and I was having a quick drag against the B-I-L's...

I saw one of these yesterday (a white one), looked quite cute with the alloys and twin exhausts Had no idea what it was, so did a bit of Googling. To save you the trouble it's a Microcar M.GO F8 Sport. 2 cylinder 500cc engine, 21 bhp, 65 mpg. Couldn't find any quoted 0-62 or top speed ...

.......similar to the R129 and W140's. If someone like Rob Parker put together a kit how many people would be interested........?? 1) WDB