Recent content by Redstev

Hi guys Thanks for advise, I didn't intend to start a fight though. I was only intending a wash wax and seal at the weekend, I don't have access to any pro cleaning kit and wondered if T cut or something like that would fix some of these scratches.. Thanks

Hi folks Planning on giving the motor a good wash and wax this weekend. Got a C class in dark graphite colour, noticed a few light scratches and one deep scratch on the bodywork. Any tips on how to get rid of these ? Can you recommend any products to buy and how to apply...

Cheers grumpy. Need to decide weather to part ex car or keep it and get new key.

Hi I've a 2003 c class. I've damaged one of my key fobs and its beyond repair. So I've only got the spare one left. Is there a cheap way of getting a new key ? I'm worried if I lose or damage my key I'm completely screwed. Thinking of selling car as I can't afford new key. Am I mad ?

Someone told me this engine recycles the gases on cold start up so it heats up quicker. Anyone heard of that or is it bull ?

Had breather pipe replaced a few months ago and engine management light has been off ever since. So hopefully it's not that again.

Hi I've got 2003 C180 kompressor when I start car up and reverse out of drive the car sounds rough as hell. Makes blowing noise as if the manifold is blowing or something. After about a mile car runs sweet as a nut and smooth with no blowing noise. Does anyone else have this problem is it...

Where's mark based ?

Hi folks Ive damaged my key fob on my c class 03 plate. It's the three button fob. How do I go about getting a new one. Seen some on eBay but I think I've damaged the chip inside as it won't open cars so don't think a eBay new case will fix my problem. Any advise Cheers

Thanks for all the tips guys

Hi everyone. I'm toying with the idea of getting a vito and converting it into a camper for festivals etc. Looking for ideas and recommendations. What model etc and any tips I'm not that mechanically minded but am a joiner so won't have a problem kitting the interior out. Was thinking...

Hi I've a 03 c180 and when I lock the car the drivers door locking pin keeps going up and down v fast. Sometimes it will lock the other three doors and leave passenger one open. Any ideas what's causing this ??? Cheers.

Just thought I'd recommend S&R in Formby. I used them last week they diagnosed the problem on my car by ear ( split airflow pipe ) didn't need to run any diagnostic tests. Very impressed, thanks Ray.

Thanks again for your help. Off to halfords and plan a bank holiday of polishing !!!!

Cheers Matt. So I need to wash and rince car Then polish Then wax to seal Is that right ? How often do I need to do this to keep car looking good ? Also what do you use to clean the windows ? Sorry if I'm asking daft questions, I've always took previous cars through car wash at the...