Recent content by geraldrobins

Its not just about the value of the modifications. The insurance company may regard someone who has made certain mods as a 'boy racer' and a higher risk which I'm sure the OP isn't

I'm 76 but have not personally received significantly higher insurance premiums over the years apart form this year when my renewal will be 30% higher but I understand this is a trend over all age groups.

What makes you say that?

I think its around 61 plate and the main upgrade was Comand as standard.

I have an electronic brochure if of use. That will show the basic specs for each model. ie SE, Executive etc.

There are several Ford days at the British Motor Museum in Warwickshire also over the next few months which may be of interest. What's On at the British Motor Museum

I have read that Bath dont charge for private cars but do for other vehicles.

Its calculated on mileage and number of days since the last service. It is possible your service indicator was not set correctly at your last service. If you start to book a service online and the car was previously serviced by Mercedes then the date and mileage of your last service will be...

£1300 sounds like the cost of a 3 year service plan on MB rates so are you sure your 3rd service is not included.

Home (Robin Lamb)These are in Gloucester and I have used them and had good service. Also but in Cheltenham MB&B Ltd – Independent Mercedes Specialists These have good reviews but I have no personal experience

I had the same problem and MB diagnosed a new cluster required. The quote was £1400 but MB paid half as the car was only 4 years old. I hope your problem is battery related.

On my w204 saloon the boot liner sat on top of the carpet.

Approved used is the best warranty in my opinion. If you buy from another dealer then check any warranty documents.

I think the Gla 220 has less torque than the C220, 350nm compared with 400nm so slightly different power characteristics.

OPs car is petrol so wont have a DPF? I didnt think catalytic's regenerated as such but I may be wrong. I've read that they continually burn off deposits.