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Hi all, can i have some advice please? 3 week ago i took my motor to formula one autocentre for an oil & filter change, the mechanic said that the bottom plate/pan on the sump was moist but not dripping oil, he mentioned that he nipped up the bolts by about 1/4 turn each. A week later my car...

I have a 2009 W212 E350 Today it was raining and my wipers wouldnt work, when i flicked the wipers stalk to intermittent nothing happened but on the dash above my traction control button, the passenger airbag OFF light lit up, when i turned the wipers off, the light went out. On other...

The aerospace industry is one of the worst hit sectors in employment, Rolls Royce just laid off up to 9000 skilled workers, they were our main client, as a result, my job is kaput. I still have my SIA licence so i have fallen back on that for regular work for the time being, but its not what i...

As the title suggests, im thinking i have to remove the black plastic panel that covers the lights, encases the boot handle and key lock, ive already removed the inner covering, has anyone else had to do this?> some pointers on the boot handle and key entry assembly would be really helpful so...

Right now i cant put a you-tube link up as i`m at work and you-tube is blocked, but if you search "cheapest long throw polisher - mind blowing!!" you will see a video from Dallas paint correction giving a review of a 21mm throw DA Then i realised i was watching one on E-bay that looked...

Upgrade means these are surplus to requirements MOSS Dual Action machine polisher with 8mm orbit/150mm backing plate with carry case - had little use £58 delivered WIDO Rotary machine polisher never used with carry case with 150mm backing plate - £65 delivered Collection Doncaster

All parts bought for a W211 Mercedes E320 3.2 CDI straight six 1 x Power steering pump £35 delivered 1 x Yaw & lateral acceleration sensor B24/15 £20 delivered 1 x Diesel Injector £35 delivered 1 x Serpentine belt by Continental £20 delivered Or collection is from DN1 Doncaster Sensible...

Sorry guys i didnt take photos on this occasion but just wanted to say how simple it was to (gently carefully slowly) wet sand a top coat scratch back to zero with 3000 grit then 5000 grit, and using a Lake Country micro fibre cutting pad with Menzerna 400 high cut compound with a DA, it took 30...

So ive been getting the ESP warning message with tyre monitoring inoperative, my MB2 said the brake light switch was sending an unreasonable signal, so i ordered a brake light switch to the tune of £28, i fitted it this afternoon and erased the error code, after 2 mins of driving the ESP TPMS...

Hey all, if i may ask to share your wisdom and experience?? I was driving home from work today in my recently acquired 2009 E350 and its the first time ive had to use my wipers, they worked for about 5 seconds then stopped in the upright position, when i twist the wiper control they jerk, move...

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Morning all, i have offset 18" rims on the E350 with 265-35-18 on the back, i wanted new tyres on the front so i was advised i should have 245-40-18 on the front, which i have done, it had 265-35-18 on the front???? Since then the tyre monitoring innop warning comes up upon startup, along with...

Before i continue, every safety precaution was taken, with my trusty can of dettol disinfectant spray and kitch roll, everything got wiped. I decided to get shot of the 2004 W211 320 cdi, was just a money pit, lovely drive but just hasnt been looked after and considering ive only had it 5...

Hi all, i have my eyes on a 10 plate E350 cdi Coupe`, im aware that the Sedan W212 & Coupe` W207 are quite different platforms in many ways but i would more than appreciate & welcome your feedback & knowledge on pros and cons of the 2 models.

Im pretty sure the battery control module (relay) is working as i havent had any error messages regarding the Aux battery but im not able to play the radio for longer than 5 minutes with the engine off before i get the "convenience functions temporarily unavailable" message, im assuming its time...

Im aware i have an SBC fault and need to get it reset etc. As im getting the service brake visit workshop message, everything else checks out, new discs pads wear sensors brake switch etc. As soon as i unlock the car it activates the sbc and it moo`s like a cow, 7 times out of 10 as im pulling...

Morning all, just wanted to start off by saying that i absolutely smoked an 18 plate BMW 430d on the way to work this morning in my 2004 E320 cdi I owned a re-mapped W210 E320 a few years back, after a break i just picked up a W211 with lots of issues, ive worked through most of them, keyfob...