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    2.1l Diesel does not like idle for long periods

    2018 2.1l diesel Mercedes engine Noticeable in the last few weeks with the cold weather. I have never really needed to use the car for a winter commute until recently. The other morning i had it on tickover in the works carpark to defrost it for approx 30mins. On setting off on the journey the...
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    Old boy had a bump in the wagon today

    Can we guess what happened here. Trying to undercut a wagon in the blindspot off a roundabout isn't a very wise idea. Lovely chap in the Fiesta was wanting a fight with my Dad. Police called. Who's at fault
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    Lost the plot and shaved my car mats

    Completely lost the plot today and took the beard trimmer to the car mats. End result is very good though. Before bobbly drivers mat After a shave and a clean Left one cleaned right one not cleaned Both complete Next Job sand and varnish floor
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    Redundancy Payment

    Does anybody have any experience receiving a redundancy payment. Currently going through a consultation process at work which is ongoing. Projected redundancy date of 31st October. The redundancy payment is not huge however it would be a nice little bonus. Just wondering what the correct...
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    Mercedes Spotting

    Favourite game to play spot the Mercedes ft. Mercedes hat which as of today is now his
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    I need a hobby

    I think i require a hobby or something. Spent 6 or so hours on this today. Clayed Polished Waxed Also touched up i think 4 or 5 scratches flatted back with P2000 wet and dry and polished out
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    2.1 Diesel Engine Cover Damaged

    So upon having a look in the engine bay today i have noticed the egg shaped foam / rubber raised section that has been put into the engine cover has worn through. Upon having a look below this seems to be to give room to a coolant pipe or vacuum hose. Did not look too closely. On my engine...
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    I bought an Electric car 🥲

    Caved to the pressure and did the right thing and bought an EV 🥲
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    Quick leather repair

    Didn't think i would have to do this at 57k miles [must be my big behind] Before After Happy enough with that. It's the little things
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    Good Aftermarket Alloy Visualisation website

    Came across this website when looking for new alloys You can chose car colour and ride height and size of rims Hope it helps someone else https://www.felgenoutlet.com/en/ I think i want these
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    Hesitation on acceleration

    Hi so i have owned my 200d CLA for about a year. It is a 2018 2.1 diesel turbo 136bhp automatic 7g. Mileage is 57k miles It has always had a hesitation on acceleration but it only crops up now and again. So if say i do a weeks worth of short journeys and then take it a longer run. Im sitting...
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    Retaining Driving Mode

    I would like the car to stay in Indiviual mode as i have tailored the settings to my preference. There does not seem to be any logic to what mode the car will start up in. Some days it stays in Individual all day long and can remain in Indiviual for a couple of days Some days it reverts back...
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    Is this a Mercedes wheel

    Does anybody recognise this style of alloy wheel? is it a mercedes style and what do they come off? Thanks
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    Spare with no TPMS Installed

    I have a cracked rim However my spare does not have a TPMS fitted. Can i fit the spare until i source a replacement or will the car throw a hissy fit. Obviously i expect to see a few dash warnings. Tyre pressure for one? Will this be okay Car in question is a 2018 Mercedes CLA Thanks
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    CLA200d remap

    Who are the go to people for ecu tuning on a Mercedes CLA200d I have had many VAG cars this is my 1st Mercedes. Who has the best knowledge for engine tuning as I am unfamilar with Mercedes tuning companies Many Thanks
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    AMG Wheels soft?

    Hit a pothole today. About 50mph Braced myself for the accompanying flat Finished the journey and thought i better check the tyre for a bubble however i didn't think it would of done any damage However the alloy has had it. I am suprised. They must be quite soft
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    CLA AMG Line

    New car (to me) arrived last week Uprated infotainment Full heated Leather amd Dash Panoramic Roof Parktronic Spent a couple hours giving it a good de-tar and wax Hunted down some missing service history at Mercedes today where they told me my car was due a recall on the emissions. Since...
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