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I tester deemed corroded pipe liable to immediate failure, ie fracture and leak during test, he could refuse to test brakes. Tester must NOT carry out any opperation which could cause vehicle not to be in exactly same condition at end of test as it was when presented for test. Similar situation...

W204 Facelift. Bosch wiper kit from Halfords £39.99. Totally silent opperation. Reduced to about £32.00 using my Trade Card. Originals were 3 years old and getting a little noisy.

I have just had 3 year service and MOT done by Mercedes dealership. Oil charged: 6.5 litres of Low Ash @ £16.99/Lit = £93.47 + VAT = £112.16 Washer Fluid Additive: £4.17 + VAT = £5.00 The most...

Booked car in for service today at an MB main dealer, service advisor assured me no auto transmission change required on my car. W204 C200 CDI Blue Eff 2011 with 7 speed box. 32,000 miles A service and MOT £275. inc 4th year MB breakdown assistance.

Corroded rims most likely. Not unknown: tyres not tubeless!!! Over many years in motor trade I have seen this happen and not just on cheap tyres. Michelin for French market marked "avec chambre"

After market Xenon conversions!! Xeonon headlamps must have, 1) Headlamp Washers 2) Auto self leveling. The above items are now included in annual MOT Auto self leveling would require complete new headlamps with relevant software upgrade. Fitting HD conversions to existing headlamps is not an...

My car is a C200CDI Blue Eff 7 speed auto first reg. 27/05/2011 which will have 33k by time of 3rd service. I phoned 2 dealers and asked about service costs plus any extras. Replies varied: Dealer A) quoted £210 for service plus £75 for brake fluid change and said they could not tell until the...

Remember Costco prices are + VAT. Still a very good price.

My C200CDi is soon due 3rd annual service which will be an A plus transmission oil change. 33k miles Can you advise cost of transmission oil change.

My 2011 C200Cdi SE has developed a problem with radio. Radio works perfectly during daytime running and also when headlamps are on in poor light during day. At night when headlamps are on and display screen goes into dark screen mode the screen display goes out and radio cuts out at same time...

Can anyone compare the 2011 C180 CGI with 1800ccc engine and 5speed auto against 2013 C180 CGI with 1600cc engine and 7 speed auto. I have a 2011 model with 5 speed auto and thinking of new C180 CGI which will only have a 1600c engine (lots of very good deals). Also run a C200CDI with 7...

1967 Mini Cooper 1275 S Yes yes and yes again. 1967 Mini Cooper 1275S (His) 1968 Ford Classic Capri 1500GT (Hers) (2 door version of Ford Classic 1976 Ford Escort RS Mexico 1979 Ford Escort RS2000 Custom Sad day I parted with Mini and Capri when sold to buy 2 Vauxhall Cresta 3.3 litre 3...

2 stroke oil is best diesel treatment available, have used it for 3-4 years in Freelander and 2012 C200 Cdi. C200 regularly achieves 65+ mpg at 70mph on cruise. Plenty of info on this subject on web. If you have a DPF use semi synthetic, 200 ml per tank. Self service DPF weekly by driving hard...

Just upgraded my Becker (free 45 day) and still unable to enter 7 digit post codes. Any ideas?

I bought my Becker and installed free upgrade 2.5 I can not enter 7 digit post codes, just 4 which gives the town. can anyone help. Thanks.

V12 E-Type Fond memory of removing engine and transmission for coachworks but enjoyed road testing when repairs complete:):)

My C200 CDi SE is fitted with 196/60x16 VR Michelin Tyres. Checking prices for replacement tyres I find them to be almost double the price of 205/55x16 VR Michelin also the 205's offer a much greater choice. Has anyone fitted them as an alternative? I have checked with a tyre supplier and he...

Disconnect battery, leave for 2-3 minutes and reconnect. As in reboot a computer. Hope you did not jump start car using too high revs.

I have just purchased a C180 CGI SE, absolutely delighted and cant wait till I take it on 500 mile trip to Southampton. Last 6 vehicles were all 4x4, Rav 4, Honda CRV and 3 Freelander 2's. Have not driven a conventional rear wheel drive since company car Sierra days, even then the last 3 were...