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    Heater fan on a SLK R171

    So my car has succumbed to the dreaded heater fan failure due to water ingress. i found both drain holes blocked and water swimming around the battery. I have now unblocked the drain holes and the car is going in for a replacement fan tomorrow. The question I have is, to protect the new fan is...
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    Xmas & 2020

    Right then you horrible lot. Before I've eaten and drunk too much and whilst I can still function, have a Merry Christmas and may 2020 be blessed for you all. Keep driving but only when sober XXX Cheers
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    Drivers seat back bolster

    The side bolster on the driver's seat back is has come unstuck, what is the best way to glue or reattach it? Thanks in advance
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    Cup holder surface

    The cover/ surface on the front face of my cup holder on my R171 is scratched, is this repairable or does it need replacing?
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    32 posts but still no access to some threads

    Did I do something wrong :(
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    SLK 55

    There doesn't seem to be many threads in the AMG lounge on the SLK 55. Is this because its not loved, actually rare, or great cars so not much to add to that.
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    Driving Tuition

    During a track day, a FIA racing driver (acquittance) was asked by a fan what they should do to their car to make it quicker, the driver replied drive it better, get some professional tuition - this can take many seconds off of a timed lap as well as being much safer on the open roads. I've...
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    R171 SLK 350 Auto box service

    Hi Folks, Although my car only has done 38k miles, its 14 years old so believe it a good idea to have the gearbox oil and Filter changed. Has anyone used Star Auto Services in Cambridge who I have read provide a full flush process, or can anyone recommend someone else - I'm based in North...
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    Newbie

    Joined yesterday so saying Hi to the Uk fraternity Firstly, I share the car with my sister, she was looking for a comfortable Auto box drop down sports car and knowing how she looks after cars, NOT, decided to go 50:50 with her. I just happened to spot a very low miler (30K) SLK 350...
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