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    Erroneous French speeding ticket

    I had a speeding fine from France about 4 months ago, which I paid on line. There was a facility in the notice to obtain a picture of the offending vehicle, but you had to pay for it!
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    What was your first ever car?

    Try beating a 1938 Standard 8 convertible!
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    Weak Horn

    I have a 03 E320, which is great, except for the pathetic horn. Would have thought it would have twin tone horns, for a top end model? What is recommended to add to oem fitted?
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    The safest places to drive in Europe

    Went on holiday to Malta about 20 years ago with a mate who was friendly with a bar owner. We landed around 1am & got a taxi to his bar. After a very heavy session on the top bottles, we thought it time to return to our apartment. The bar owner gave us a lift home in his Morris Marina...
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    Buying wine in Bilbao.

    I usually holiday in Europe & go via Dover/Calais. As I enjoy my wine I stock up in Calais on return , where there are plenty of places to buy. However, next year I am going to Spain on Brittany ferries, Portsmouth/Bilbao. Looking on the net I can't find any supermarkets/wine stores in Bilbao...
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    Fuel prices

    I have an E320 petrol & was glad to see on a trip to Gloucester, that at a Jet garage I could refill for 120.90/ltr. Diesel was 10p/ltr dearer. At last my E 320 is proving its' worth!
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    Run through the Black Forest

    I'm on holiday in Germany & today did a run from Oberharmersbach to Baden-Baden via the B500. This road is renowned for the scenery & driver enjoyment, as it is very testing due to the numerous hairpins & sweeping curves in the road. Some nice stop off points as well. Probably not best done in...
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    Headlight cleaning

    Just done mine [E320] & the kit cost £15 & 1.5 hrs. work, so excellent value.
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    425 Quid for Condenser and Dryer change - About right ??? W209

    Just had my E320 petrol, W211, a/c regassed for £40 at local garage. Certainly useful this weather but my fuel consumption has increased by 20%!!
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    Galvanising start date

    I have an E320 '03 first registered in May. Mercedes started galvanising their cars around this date, so how can I find out if mine was done? I have no evidence of rust so hopefully it was .
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    Driving in France and air quality

    So what happens if you do not have a certificate for your car & you drive into zone?
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    E320 rear headrests

    I tried raising them manually, but would not stay upright.
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    E320 rear headrests

    I have an 03 E320 which has a switch on the dash to raise the rear headrests when required. Recently, when I had rear seat passengers, the headrests would not raise when the switch was pressed. The motor could be heard running to no effect. Any ideas what's wrong?
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    What's the most economical cruising speed

    I have a W211, E320 petrol & find that according to my mpg read out, 75-80mph is the most economical speed. I get around 33mpg on the motorways, but it drops to 30mpg at 60-65mph. Hard to believe but that's what it says.
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    Changing ATF fluid.

    I have an '03, E320 petrol which has done 68k. I am having it serviced soon - should I have the ATF fluid replaced? It is running fine but I have no service record of this fluid being done.
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    Road Trip Video - CLK 350 in the Alps

    hi Eddy, looked a great trip & something I would like to do next year. Could you give details of your route, stopping places & other relevant details, please.
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    E320 headlamp lens.

    Are you sure it's not the plastic lens cover that needs polishing? I had to do mine on my E320 , 04, hard work but worthwhile result. There are several kits available & demonstrations on "you tube".
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    Surprise mpg for petrol E320

    Just got back from my hols. in Czech Republic, where I did about 2k. On the autobahn, I cruised at 90/100 mph where possible & the computer showed around 32 mpg, which was good. I found the most economical cruising speed was 80/85 mph where it showed 34mpg. Cruising around 70 only showed 30mpg...
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    Which cars make you smile?

    I loved my MGTF 160, especially with the hood down Now got a MGZR 160 tin top - both are a hoot to drive:bannana:
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