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    Bodywork welders west London area

    Hi Ivan, I recently had a full restoration done on my Toyota Hilux Surf. This involved taking the body off the chassis. The standard of restoration was phenomena. The company was Car Care of Kensington. They are based in Notting Hill, just behind Ladbroke Grove tube station. T: 02072299292. The...
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    Your day in three words.

    Retired and bored.
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    Number Plate Spacing

    I’ve had this plate on a variety of vehicles over the years. I’ve never been pulled over and never failed an MOT until October. I moved to a new area and my local garage failed me for “plate does not conform to the specified requirements“.
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    Cars that you have owned, and had high hopes for but moved on because you didn't like or get on with, for a particular reason?

    1999 Mercedes C43 AMG. (1) Disappointing lack of sound insulation. (2) Severe rust on both front wings. If it had been only one of these I would have done something about the other, but both together was a deal breaker. Shame, because it ran well and sounded wonderful with straight pipes...
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    Ripping out the ABC

    I had a SLK 350 and it took two of us around Europe with no trouble. We pack light in the summer! The other option could be an SL63. I feel the need for a V8!
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    Ripping out the ABC

    It’s not the money, it’s the reliability. I have a 3000 mile trip planned round Europe in August (Covid/Brexit) permitting. I want to spend the majority of that time in the over-taking lane, not parked on the hard-shoulder. But thanks for your response.
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    Ripping out the ABC

    Can anyone tell me what it would cost to pay a specialist to rip out the ABC and replace it with regular suspension? I want to buy an SL 55 AMG R230, but my budget means I’m looking at a 2003 - 2006 model, around the 80k mileage mark. It appears that cars of that era are increasingly prone to...
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    R230 ABC repair service out of Germany

    Is there anyone in the UK offering a similar service, to strip and refurbish existing units?
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    Digital/online service history pre 2008

    Did Mercedes create online digital service history records for pre 2008 cars, if they came in for servicing at MB after 2008? I’m looking at a 2004 car with 8 MB stamps in the book dated after 2008, but no invoices to back them up. Can my local MB dealer look online and verify these services...
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    Tin top convertible wanted (SL/SLK)

    There are, thank you. What is harder to find is a car that has been owned by an enthusiast.
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    Tin top convertible wanted (SL/SLK)

    Looking for an SL or SLK, 350, 500, 55 or similar (R171 or R230). Must be below 100k miles. Must have a documented FSH (MB or specialist). Prefered options: 7 speed auto box, sat nav, heated seats, air scarf (SLK). Budget from £5k to £20k, depending on year and condition. I‘m based in Brighton...
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    Armstrong wins to be "obliterated"

    When the Tour de France came to London I was the Liaison Officer and Interpreter for the Race Director of ASO, the company that runs the Tour. I had a unique job right at the heart of the Tour. Pity I'm not interested in cycling! (I got my current Olympic job on the back of my work on the...
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    DVLA unwilling to tax my car...any advice?

    It would be a petty officer who issued you a £60, non-endorsable, ticket, but a lot would depend on your attitude!
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    Refurbishing AMG 17" Monoblocks

    Poshwash - currently relocated to Victoria because the Park Lane site has been commandeered for the Olympics. The wheel workshop is at Westfield, Shepherds Bush. As well as the diamond cutter they've just bought a new rig to straighten out dents in alloy rims. (That's if you can straighten...
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    Best Fish and Chip Shops

    Dunwich, Suffolk No name, nothing fancy. The fish & chip shop in the car park beside the sea in Dunwich, Suffolk. Fresh, cheap, superb. The Seashell, Lisson Grove, Marylebone, London, NW8. Eat in or take-away. Geales, Notting Hill Gate or Chelsea, a bit posh but excellent.
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