Recent content by MikeHartley

And I thought cars were intended to be driven under all highway circumstances. Silly me!

Just bought a E320 cdi, 2009 (reg. date 18/09/2009) - both surprised and delighted to find that it doesn't have the dreaded (and I mean that literally) DPF. Hooray. Mike

Will get some more info tomorrow.

As the title says, the car has developed an oil leak and it needs to go. Also, three electrical issues (3rd brake inop., no. plate lights and interior boot release). The car is absolutely mint, 2 owners, 83,000 miles. Would £3250 be a reasonable price? Mike

So, having checked the brown wire near the hinge, can't find a break! Any other likely culprits? Doing my head in. (CLS 350CDI - 2009)

Looking for my ideal registration - M1KES. Unfortunately I found it was on a McLaren, so I guess I won't be buying it anytime soon

All I can find is a Jaguar 3.4 - don't know which model, though.

Hi all, Just got a new (to me!) E280 cdi. Unfortunately, the previous owner's dog took a liking to one of the rear headrests and attempted to eat it. Any way I could remove the headrest from the two prongs without removing the whole unit, as I understand it is a PITA. Thanks in advance, Mike

Just messing about, wondering what my ideal plate might be registered on (M1KES). Had a look on the MOT checker and it is attached to a a McLaren!!! Guess I won't be buying that anytime soon...

Thank you very much for your replies - appreciated!! Mike

Hi all, quick question: Trying to replace the rather yellowish bulbs on my W211 but I have now tried two led sets and they were both about 1mm too long, both in terms of the actual length and also the white plastic mounting plate inside. Any recommendations, please? Mike

This guy's a baker or he has lots of cash. Or maybe both!! Or, much more boringly, he's called Doug...

For a minute a thought you said Specsavers...

Thank you and will take note. It's done 30,000 miles, so I'm hoping it'll be ok for a while! Mike

Just posted some screenshots from eBay - picking the car up at the end of the month