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  1. lfckeeper

    Sat in a few cars today - my favourite was a KIA!!

    Had the 5 series in for a service today, so took the opportunity to have a wander into the car showrooms nearby, boy was I in for a surprise! The Vauxhall Insignia looks a bit boring on the outside but I was surprised how nice it felt inside - very well put together. The Volvo S90 was...
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    I want to get back to Mercedes...

    Had my BMW 520 for a few months now and ... No .. Just no.. For those that don't know I had a W203 C180 and 2 w219 Cls Don't get me wrong the 5er is a really good car .... Looks good, very well put together... Its just uninspiring Daft things bug me too... auto windscreen wipers... Yeah...
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    Anyone leave a car in France?

    Saw this in a service station car park in South of France ... Wheels gone... Mirror gone.. Springs gone.. Windows smashed... Checked it out, its officially 'exported' has been there two years (assuming from when tax ran out) looks like it was more cost effective to dump it after a breakdown than...
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    Bye Bye Baby (Baby Goodbye)

    Well the CLS is going. Ive just picked up a 2014 BMW 5 series (520d). As much as I loved my CLS, just tired of what seems like endless little things (just this month coil relay and O2 sensor) going wrong Ill miss the power and the way it looks but its time to move on. I want to thank...
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    2nd to 1st gear clunk .... limp mode

    Driving home today .... the gear box 'clunked' into first gear .... the the car went into limp mode with no EML. Off on again 'cured' it. Any ideas? , obviously it'll need a star diagnostic but wondered if anyone had experienced this? W219 CLS 320 CDI w/ D6 brabus kit 2006 80,000 miles...
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    W219 320 Glow plug module?

    Hi all Just wanted opinions. Car takes an extra couple of cranks to start when the engine is cold. Bit of white smoke when the car has been idling for ages (like when wheel alignment is being done and they keep the car running) which clears up when its driven normally again. Ive done some...
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    Would you still buy? (Non merc)

    Mrs Lfckeeper picked herself a Alfa MiTo. We agreed a part ex on hers and we arranged to pick it up today The seller (used dealer) called saying the ABS light is staying on and they need to diagnose the fault(Can't say I noticed it on the test drive) One now assumes its not something simple...
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    Lamborghini Urus

    Lamborghinis new 'SUV' What do we think? I think it cheapens the brand somewhat (despite its £160,000) price tag. I can't help thinking the likes of Lamborghini should be releasing cars like this under a different brand name. Looks ok IMO but nothing special.
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    Cls w219 steering rack bush 'lip'

    The steering rack bushes on my car have a locater lip (the bit on the left of the pic) This isnt is the groove on the rack its supposed to be in. Indie says it dosent matter. Whats the point of it then if it dosent matter? Could it cause issues?
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    Aaarrrggghhh - more CLS suspension issues

    Im back .... again.... to moan about the suspension/alignment issues on my car. ▪Car was driving like a boat so had alignment check .... rear camber fine ▪it was the rear axel mounts ... had them changed ▪car still drives bad ▪Alignment shows rear camber is now bad What could the mechanic...
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    The new (2018) CLS

    Interesting read on the new CLS https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/mercedes-benz-cls-2018-%E2%80%93-first-ride-pre-production-car 3 seats in the back and an I6 not V6 petrol and diesel engines.
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    £90 to adjust camber .... per bolt!!!!

    Just been on the phone to MB Sunderland. Their standard alignment is £99 (toe only). I ask how much it would be if any of the camber or castor bolts needed replacing with adjustable ones. £90 each !!! So thats £459 if all needed doing. £459 for a wheel alignment!!! I've only just stopped laughing!!
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    Cars that have aged well

    Thought about this because I think my W219 has and also I'm an auto trader addict so I like to look at these things. I'm not talking too much about classics, more cars that don't look 'older' For me the W219 (obviously), E90 (and to an extent the e46) 3 series Bmw and Jag XK all still look...
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    What now? (Car all over the place)

    Ok so I don't know what to do next... Here's the issue • car drove ok, not perfect but ok • suddenly felt the car was slightly floaty • at 31psi (all round) the car pull hard left and feels like its 'doglegging' • at 33psi the car floats like its on ice pull/doglegging is not as bad What...
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    What's going on here? (Paintwork repair gone wrong)

    Took the car in a few weeks ago to get a dent repaired .... noticed this yesterday .... anyone know why this has happened? Taking it back to the shop that did it on Monday
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    Loony in a C63

    Coming off the slip road onto the A19 the other day I had an idiot in a C63 swerve his car toward mine. As I joined the main carriageway there was a lorry in the nearside lane, so I and the car behind immediately moved into the outside lane. As I checked my mirror, said C63 had appeared from...
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    Adjusting track rods to straighten steering wheel

    Hi all My understanding is that after a wheel alignment, if the steering wheel is not straight, adjusting the track rods by the same amount both sides will straighten the steering wheel (so long as its on tarmac not on turning plates on the alignment machine) Is this definitely correct...
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    Teesside Body shop recommendations

    Can any body recommend a dent repair/ body shop in the Middlesbrough/Stockton/Billingham/Hartlepool area? My neighbours daughter kindly reversed into my car leaving a lovely big dent in it. Thankfully they're happy to pay!
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    Single click turning

    Wonder if anyone can help ... 2007 CLS makes a single click noise when going around corners (up to 30mph).To confuse things, I think it sounds metallic, indy thinks it sound like plastic. Had it in to my indy who can find nothing wrong, says everything is tight as a drum. Car drives spot on...
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    New CLS! (Now the paperwork is sorted!)

    Picked up my new w219 2007 CLS today. Silver with a brabus D6 chip (wow what a difference compared to the standard 320) , heated memory seats, absolutely fantastic condition... Ill post up some pics tomorrow....
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