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Hi all ... Looking for a set of Nankang Ns2's to go on the A class , size is 205/40/17. Camskill used to be the cheapest , but seem to have stopped selling them , Blackcircles don't do them , and i can't find a price on Micheldever's site. No debate please on whether you would have them...

Hi looking at getting a room converted into a new home study. looking at various options in the area.. nw london to be precise. looking for fully fitted and bespoke to my requirements. any pointers peeps. i have played with the likes of spacesaver / conquest etc.. so any other thoughts...

Ideally I'm after going with a company who doesn't charge a daily standing charge. If there is one, I'm a bit green with things like this so all advice would be much appreciated. Kurt

Hello: Does anyone know, as opposed to heard, who supplied AMG with their silencers for the 124 series, specifically the 036, 500E? I know Sebring made, and perhaps still does make, some but I seem to recall a pic on Yahoo-Japan auctions that had Gillet in the stamping. Gillet made the rear...

Went today to my local MB dealer to buy 1L Mobil1 5w-40 fully synth oil and was told : " we don-t do it anymore due to recent technical faults. We use now Shell oil " That doesn`t sound right to me ... Why did say that !? Im not a mechanic and even refuse to know about these things BUT "...

Hi all, Anyone know where I can either get a bit of this fabric - 051 - black (sometimes called anthracite)? It was produced from 1970 into the 90s, and put on more or less every car in the range (a bit utilitarian for the 600 and 450sel, though!). I'm even happy with any part of a...

Hi All, Anyone know of any way of getting a bit of 051 black (also called anthracite)? Does anyone manufacture bespoke bits? It was used across all ranges from 1970 to the early 90s I believe. I've spent ages looking for an interior - I need any old part of it (door cards, seats...) - just...

Looks like I need to replace the rear Cat on my 320clk, can anyone recommend a good quality source. I've looked a t Eurocatparts, Catman & Autobits but to be honest I can't tell what i'm getting, how well it fits & if the warrantys any good so any recommendations would be appreciated. Also...

Disaster has struck! Timing chain and/or chain tensioners have broken. Either way, the engine went "BANG" and died. The tappets no longer work, no compression to speak of and the hood is still down - so there is no doubt on the diasgnosis nor of my predicament. The questions are: - what to do...

I'm looking for business growth areas and would like to compile a list of manufacturers of structural carbon fibre parts. So in the automotive sector, apart from Mclaren and Ferrari, do any members know of OEMs that use carbon fibre for structural parts? Also what about motorbikes and...

Hi Chaps Thought my brakes were a bit on the not so hot side so just taken them apart to find both inside rear slave cyliders are seized. Do you know where I can get:- 1) rear caliper repair kit 2) a set of shoe retaining pins (I had to drill and punch mine out) Or should I go straight to...

Has anyone any experience of using a company called First Utility for electricity and gas supplies? I'm currently with N Power & British Gas but N Power have made a mess of my billing by continually using estimates, even though I have supplied the meter reading by phone. So time for a...

I'm looking for a rear silencer for my '91 230TE. Checked ebay, GSF and euro. Nothing found on ebay and the cheapest I could find was £78 + vat + shipping. Surely there must something out there than cheaper than that, considering a rear silencer for a saloon is retailing at £35-40 +VAT. Can...

Im after a Hansgrohe Raindance Rainfall 3 head Overhead Shower with all valves and ecostat controls and laufen alessi dot sanitary kit of double basin, vanity unit toilet and bday. Also two basin mounted Rettangolo Cascata by Gessi taps either illuminated or none illuminated. before I splash...

hi apart from Eurocarparts and Merc, does anyone know of a supplier of pattern body parts for mercs, ideally R107. i need a couple of things and thought i'd check the pattern ones before going to Merc. I'm aware of the difficulties fitting pattern parts etc but not worried about that...

Hi, I have a 2000 E320 CDi Avant garde Estate. I drove over a tree stump in a French carpark ( not smart, I know but I didnt see it) and there was a heavy impact. No physical damage but the red SRS warning lamp lit up on the dash & the Airbag off light also has come on. Does anyone know a fix...

I need to lay my hands on some earphone extension leads for normal 3.5mm stereo earphones at short notice. Maplins have them at £4.99 for 1.5m and £5.99 for 3m. Can anybody think of another supplier? My Maplin doesn't quite have enough in stock for what I need - and cheaper would be...

We're in the market for a conservatory and have in fact been getting quotes for the past 3 months. However, it appears that there are a lot of cowboys out there, and salesmen with dodgy selling tactics. Last night was the last straw when two conmen paid us a visit and tried to sell us a...

Dear friends I am desperately trying to source a new water pump for my 1963 190c Heckflosse. Are there suppliers in the UK that would ship to Cape Town, South Africa? My model is series VIN 11001060058626, Model W110, Engine ID 120.924. These new (OEM Original Equipment Manufacturer) water...

hi can anyone tell me if there are any suppliers for aftermarket w201 parts in the uk or will it be a case of trying to find second hand bits