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  1. rayaans

    Creating a 'new car' smell

    Nothing will replicate the new car smell However, I use california scents coronado cherry which usually lasts about 3 months +
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    Reduction in main dealer service pricing

    Yep I noticed that too - my B4 service is due (spark plugs, sunroof, air filter as additional). They quoted £700 about 2 months ago when I checked. Checked now and its £520. Decent for main dealer standards but the Indy was £377 all in.
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    W205 Dec 2014 Gearbox Service

    10L of oil would be required for a full ATF change Its a torque converter and you likely have a 7G+ gearbox. Having said that its missed an ATF change as its supposed to have one every 5 years.
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    Juratek brake discs/pads

    I don't think this blanket statement is entirely accurate. Mercs come from factory with a lot of different pad / brake disc combinations. Brembo on the AMGs, some have ATE pads. The rears on my W205 are Jurid
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    Mercedes Body Shop Repair - Who do you recommend?

    Fast Lane Paint and Body Specialist in Merc and have been doing lots of Magno / Matt vehicles. Can see on their instagram page if you wish.
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    Can Mercedes Benz Survive in UK market ?

    Yep certainly too expensive for what it is. However, seems to drop price quite well. You can get a C43 AMG for £50k now with a handful of miles on it
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    Can Mercedes Benz Survive in UK market ?

    I might look into one when the prices are more reasonable. Not driven one yet but I don't mind the spectral blue or the red (obviously). Unfortunately most of them all tend to be black/grey
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    Can Mercedes Benz Survive in UK market ?

    Sometimes I do wonder who buys these new cars or are they all run on fleets? Can't remember ever seeing a MB newer than 72 plate which wasn't an A class or a CLA. Certainly have seen very few new C Classes and they've been around a good 1 year+
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    Should Brake Pads be worn out after 8k miles

    I mean they look like they're nearly gone. But likely will last another 2-3k. Previous ones were about 12k as well. Nothing wrong with the brakes and pads are genuine. Might be my habit of gunning it on these country roads on the way home
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    Should Brake Pads be worn out after 8k miles

    So you're suggesting going up a hill at 45mph to come down at 60mph rather than just going at 60mph all the way through? Don't think it'd make much difference regardless
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    Should Brake Pads be worn out after 8k miles

    Extremely common misconception. Many modern Volvos are set up to use the rear brakes first, to prevent diving mostly but also because light braking doesn't require load on the front brakes. Front brakes are bigger yet but when you're braking lightly they barely get used. Same situation with...
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    Should Brake Pads be worn out after 8k miles

    Yes applies the brakes down hills. W205 also seems to be set up to brake with the rear as well to prevent it diving. Think I am due a change and only had the rear pads and discs fitted in January. I've done about 8k since. Fronts are still on factory brakes.
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    Should Brake Pads be worn out after 8k miles

    Glad it's sorted On a side note, rear brake pads in 10k is not unusual for these cars and would expect fronts to last double that. The rears are used for most things i.e. cruise control braking
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    AMG warranties

    For the warranty, just google mb warranty and put the reg in to get a quote for the warranty. It's usually more expensive the first year if it's not currently under MB warranty and cheaper subsequent years as long as there's no gap in the warranty
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    [SOLD] New Google Pixel 7 128gb Obsidian

    Brand new Google pixel 7 128GB in obsidian. Unwanted upgrade as phone broke a few months ago so just bought one and happy with it for the foreseeable. It is completely brand new and sealed £360 ONO
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    is it possible to have No engine warning light, but multiple error codes?

    Yes it can happen. A lot of codes are stored in the car and can be historic. Erase the codes and see which ones come back after 1 week - most of the time nothing to worry about
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    Lost ABS, EPS, Collision ASSYST, Park Assist

    Likely to be a wheel speed sensor with those faults.
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    M274 engine metallic rattling at cold start

    It's likely normal direct injection noise. Alternatively it's the wrist pin issue but that normally happens when driving and letting off the accelerator
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    MOT & Service

    Definitely wait on the discs. They can be sourced from eBay on Mercedes Edinburgh page for much cheaper than local dealer sometimes. I agree with suspension parts being changed in pairs in the past but it's not a requirement any longer. They don't sag like they used to back in the day. Again...
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    MOT & Service

    Oh dear. Unfortunately there isnt much you can do apart from pay for it or go to a Mercedes specialist. The springs don't need replacing both sides if broken. Mercedes are specifically told just to change one that's broken. I think the brakes can wait
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