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Lord above. My clk is now £675 a year to tax. It’s always been pricey but this is the first year where I’ve really thought “how high is this going to go?”. It’s not enough to make me think about selling as the car has so much emotional value and set against depreciation on anything newer...

Hi there, Just booked a holiday in southern France for august. Driving down. I note my insurance no longer covers European travel as standard. I will need to add it on I guess. Question, have we gone back to green card etc and is there anything else insurance wise to be aware of. I’ve...

Hi all, been a while since I posted here. Been mad busy. Anyway, my Audi A6 Avant will soon depart the stable to be replaced with…….not an E class……which I had originally envisaged…….but instead a 2021 BMW 520i M Sport. Really considered the options carefully and found the BMW to be better...

Hi, A lot of us will be aware of the "design flaw" with the foot operated parking brake cable. The cable to the rear runs above the propshaft and when the clips that hold it clear perish, the cable drops onto the propshaft and cause an almighty racket (sounds like a stuck caliper / failed...

Morning, Fairly sure I know what the issue here is but wanted to check in with the experts. Went into my garage today and my clk is sat there all locked up with the hazards flashing quickly and the interior light on. Despite being on trickle charger the batter my is low. I’m fairly sure...

Hi all, per my signature I have a 2019 Audi A6 Avant which is on lease and due to go back in 11 months time (4 year lease expires). We leased the Audi as we got a stupidly cheap deal in the wake of diesel gate which hit VAG desirability hard. Needless to say I never gelled with the car. It’s...

I know these guys need no introduction but a big thank you to them and thumbs up for doing the following to my 2008 CLK350 this week B service and MOT Gearbox service Replace brake lines Rust removal and under sealing Welding / repairs to exhaust New oil pan New engine pan Car is running...

My CLK350 Sport needs new tyres. Car does minimal miles so I might as well treat it to something decent. Currently has all round Avon ZV5 fitted but am considering going more premium. What do people recommend? I’ve always like continental sport contacts on my daily driver. But what suits...

Hi. Quick one. Am looking to replace the crappy halogen bulbs in my 2008 CLK (209). Am planning to buy some of these Philips 577928 RacingVision GT200 H7 car headlight bulb +200%, set of 2 https://smile.amazon.co.uk/dp/B08KHJHZVQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_B0T3SJGJANW2REZAE557 Which seem...

Not eBay…..but a nice looking 124 coupe in a rare and quite nice hue https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202111280028100

Hi all, A bit of a strange request. I live in North Hampshire (Fleet) and was wondering if any forum members lived nearby and had access to a ramp / pit / lift. I’d really like a get under my CLK and have a good look around for corrosion as well as check the state of bushes, links, subframe...

Car = 209 CLK Hi all, thought I’d post this as it may be useful. I bought a wireless charger / holder for my phone last week. You put your phone in the cradle and it wireless charges for the holder. Said holder therefore needs a 12V connection. Not wishing to have an ugly cigarette...

Hi all, My CLK currently resides in a rather nasty, damp, asbestos-roofed concrete sectional garage. Said garage is an eyesore and ever since buying the house ten years ago, it's been on my list of things to replace. I'm now looking at what to replace it with. Current garage is 24ft x 10ft...

Forgive me here, as I need to vent my frustration! But I'm also interested to hear if this is typical... My 2 year old A6 (which I've had from new) is plagued with problems. It went in today for a service and to have a number of issues looked at under warranty. Let's start with the service...

Morning. So this isn’t the usual ‘main dealer X is terrible’ thread. But it beautifully illustrates all that is wrong with them. My Audi needs its annual service. I take it to the main dealer as it is still under warranty so I like to avoid any question of warranty claim rejections due to...

Before anyone asks I am in no way associated with this company, they just happen to be near where I live and this caught my eye: https://www.castlemotors.net/used-cars/mercedes-benz-e-class-3-0-e280-cdi-sport-g-tronic-5dr-fleet-202010134948520 Not the cheapest but it is immaculate. Good car...

I’ve got a CLK350 Sport with the upgraded AMG brakes etc. over the summer I noticed the calipers were dragging in the front. Having not used the car since the summer I decided to get it looked at by my local Indy to see what is actually required. It went in today and the diagnosis is that...

Hi all, I have been suffering from a slipped disc since April. It comes and goes. In the last few weeks it has returned with a burning dagger in its hand. I’m due to see a consultant back surgeon next week through BUPA. Seen him before and his next suggestion is steroid injection into the...

Hi all! Does anyone on here have any knowledge or experience of owning a motor cruiser? I’m taking about a 30ft ish four berth motor / sports cruiser. Either with twin outboards or Volvo penta diesel inboard. Something like a Sealine S34 or perhaps a Jeanneau Merry Fisher. Or an older...

Having just returned from a week in Cornwall I gave my A6 a clean. On the bonnet was a large bird poo. Some of you may recall a bird poo eating right through the lacquer on my CLK which required an expensive respray. To my horror, having cleaned the Audi this morning there was still a...