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Not sure where to post this, but here goes. A few days ago I noticed that the fuel cover flap on my 1995 W202 C220 had been prized open and the petrol cap was lying in the road. I got in and put the key in the ignition just to check where the fuel guage was because I had recently filled the...

I've given up waiting for a reply. Bought myself some Lake Country pads, Menzerna compounds and DAS6 Pro. Nothing like DIY..

What was the diagnosis on this in the end?

Here's the link again. Similar car, but 2007 with lower mileage: Mercedes-Benz C Class 2.1 C220 CDI Sport 5dr Really not sure about the vibrations though. Could be Torque Converter or something. I really don't know if it's serious or a minor fix. Will probably have to steer clear sadly.

I just went to view an interesting C Class down the road from me which is probably more realistically the right model for us: http://www2.autotrader.co.uk/classif...01603041631861 A 2007 C Class C220 CDI Sport Edition. I love the styling, and it's extremely clean inside and out with fairly low...

Well, yes, that's still an option, but I don't know Fords at all. Ironically, the reason I embarked upon a hunt for a merc in the first place was that I was told they are bullet-proof and will go on for decades. My dad's had his for over 25 years and it's the most reliable car in the family...

Right, I've now arranged to have this car collected by the dealer for a full refund. So now I'm looking for another example, but this time trouble-free if that's possible! Would consider a very good c-class estate too. newer the better. I guess 06-08 years are just in the price range.

thanks, but it's the 500cc engine that freaks me out! how much is the tax on that?

No, never presume anything without investigating in advance.

The Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2 255/35 R19 96Y tyres were fitted to an Audi A6 with 19" RS4 wheels, but shortly after fitting I had the alloys repainted so the tyres are now removed. Approx tread remaining: Tyre 1: 7.5mm Tyre 2: 7.5mm Tyre 3: 6mm Tyre 4: 5mm Price: £360 efunc (at) sky.com...

Do you have a website link or any more info for this? Thanks

For me it's a fiver at ASDA for a very good jet wash and shampoo, or £250 for a 3 stage machine polish from professional detailer. I've done both. I will justify the machine polishing cost by saying that I didn't have to wash the car for another 8 months because the dirt just dropped off in the...

I have a megs clay bar I've been to scarred to use (who has the time??), but the G3 Mitt looks a complete no-brainer. Is it really as effective though?

I have both Continental ContiSportContact 3 and Pirelli PZeros on my Audi TT and I noticed that the Continentals have a more generous rim protector!

I've used both, and while the contis and the ps3s were similar in the dry, the ps3 had the edge, and in the wet I really like my ps3s. They cost more, but it's worth it.

thanks bozmand. I'm thoroughly confused by my issue now and don't know what to do. The symptoms I'm finding is that this car smokes heavily (black smoke) when in reverse, but is fine at most other times, drive, park, neutral, etc. I've occasionally seen it when sitting at traffic light...

Hello, could you update the thread? Did you resolve this? I have exactly the same symptoms and have run out of ideas! Thanks!

Thank you. I'm guessing the removal/fitting labour would come to £350 on top? One question remain though - if the TC is really shot why am I not experiencing the usual juddering and surging? Also, why would it fail - is it contamination, or just physical wear? If contamination could the...

Update to the thread. I was chasing up quotes for a possible injector job and went to a place in North London that does refurbed ones. They ran some ECU, EGR valve, pressure and injector leak back tests and checked around the engine and gave it a completely clean bill of health. Even took it for...

I'm looking for a source of refurbed injectors for a 2006 Facelift E220 CDI. It's difficult, as with all things, it's hard to know if you getting quality items from a reputable source, or a bit of a bodge job! Two places I've found from google ads (never a good sign!) are: Specialist...