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    Direct Line Insurance and Back yard Mechanics - Beware

    All Out Thanks to Tony Bones at Wheels In Motion All done. Wheel fixed by the mercedes bodyshop thanks to top man Tony Bones !!! And a little leverage from the Financial Ombudsmen. This has truly been an experiance I would like to forget!! Or at least learn my lesson and fork out a few quid...
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    www.mercsonly.co.uk...Any experiences?

    lol...thats funny...big brother is watching you
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    Lorinser Alloys

    So would I be able to fit 9j x 18 onto the front?
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    Stealth Black Paintwork

    Hiya Chaps I,ve seen some cars around town with a matt black finish, didnt really like it at first, buts its growing on me. Anyone have any idea which bodyshop would be able to do this?
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    Lorinser Alloys

    I havent looked at what tyres to get yet, any suggestions on the sizes? I saw the guide and am taking a risk in fitting, but what the hell, I had a similar pair on my GTR several years ago and they really were the business. Would steering limiters be difficult to fit? Has anyone tried...
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    Lorinser Alloys

    Hiya Chaps, while wallowing in my insurance problems with my car, I have gone for some shopping therapy and bought these beauties off ebay: Lorinser Mercedes Genuine split rims Ronal AMG S SL CL Item no. :220475697038 The sizes are : 9J x 18" H2, Et 37, pcd 5 x 112, I believe that the...
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    Direct Line Insurance and Back yard Mechanics - Beware

    Insurance woes Thanks for the input chaps, the damaged parts were thrown away by Sati so I haven any recourse on showing the extent of the damage to those parts. The insurance company is reluctant in allowing the Merc bodyshop to run a diagnostic. Without any proof that there is any damadge...
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    Direct Line Insurance and Back yard Mechanics - Beware

    Hi All, Just over a month a ago, I had a problem with my boot lock which needed a part replacing. I bought the replacement part and gave the car to a local mechanic who worked from home, Sati in Southall, West London. He had previously worked for P and S Motors in Park Royal, having closed down...
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    Air Flap Actuator for clk Kompressor w208

    I,ve taken a look at the wiring and it all seems quite solid. Also got a quote from Eurocarparts for the same part but its a Bosche part, cost is £300 My mechanic who is qualified merc tech says stick to the mercedes part. I,ve taken his advice and ordered one, pick it up today. Their return...
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    Air Flap Actuator for clk Kompressor w208

    Hi Ive had intermittent probs with the kompressor, the tech reset the ecu last week and it was all fine. The cold snap was the beginning for the kompressor to stop working. Sent the car in, the codes read that it is the recirculating air flap actuator as the problem. Mercedes are quoting...
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    Buying A comand unit from germany

    Thanks for the info alfie:eek:, luckily I havent paid for the item yet and spoke to the seller who understood the predicament:( . You guys have been A class in this, or shall I say S class....depending on the preference...:D Kas
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    Buying A comand unit from germany

    Yes I spoke to Alfie before hand. Took the dive yesterday and bought it off ebay for £370, the item number is 180003224264, also purchased the GPS antenna for 18 euros. Does anyone know who can fit this?
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    Buying A comand unit from germany

    Hi All This is my first post here and have to say that since buying a Merc I will be sticking to driving only quality from now on. I am after a comand system for a CLK 230 Komp. 2002 model w208 model with multi function wheel. From the articles here I understand that I need a A208 820 XXXX...
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