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Similar Experience I had the front wing and bootlid on my 2001 E430 (bought second hand but with MBSH from new) re sprayed under the Mobilo warranty after sorting out an assessment during routine Main Dealer servicing. That was in October 2008 - the service having been in May and I needed to...

Whist of Cornish descent, hence the moniker, I am based in Seaford and have used Rivervale at Portslade on recommendation of a client who has a collection of modern Mercs. I think Eastbourne Merc dealers have recently changed ownership and my initial lack of enthusiasm for the way they...

Whilst not aware of these two bodyshops, I did get a claim agreed on my September 2001 W210 E430 last year (2008). There were rust bubbles appearin on front wing and rear bootlid around the number plate. Took a little bit of chasing with authorised service agent Rivervale at Portslade (near...

I work as an insurance broker - and there are some potential issues here to consider. If the insurers do write off the car because the repair costs exceed the market value (you can influence this by supplying autotrader ads for similar vehicles with spec/condition and mileage) then it will be...

Other option is to search out some alternative Mercedes wheels ( not AMG necessarily) but they give the car a distinctive look all the same. I did this and got some from Chris Murray at Alloy Wheels Direct. I think the picture is attached (technology permitting!!) Christopher Murray Managing...

Hi, I recently got rid of Dunlop SP9090 tyres that I inherited with my car in June 2006 having got circa 6mm tread. They were all needing replacement after 20,000 miles in May this year and I swapped to Goodyear Eagle F1. Car is E430 saloon, not towing and general A road with occasional...

Finally chose Goodyear Tyres and sourced from local Trye and Exhaust Centre in Sussex Autowise Tyre & Autocentres Ltd (Polegate, Burgess Hill and Hastings branches) who fitted them to new 7 spoke ex C Class Merc Alloys from Chris at Alloy Wheels Direct. The finished article is a huge improvement...

My 2001 E 430 is going for service in May with previous MBSH in place and I too noticed a small corrosion patch around edge of rear number plate indent. I will ensure that I point this out and see what the reaction is based on the fairly positive comments here. Any reactions I will post on...

Useful Feedback Thanks guys for the feedback so far, certainly food for thought and I will do a bit more research on prices and local outlets for the recommendations made. Re the wheels, I found AMG Look a like wheels anyone had experience, good or bad re these items? :)

Hi, I am new to this posting threads etc but hope that someone can give me a bit of input re a good choice of tyres (and possibly wheels) for my E430 Saloon. It needs four new tyres (Ouch !!) and has Dubnlop SP Sport 9000 MFS 235/45Z17 tyres fitted on standard rims for the model. (Quoted £110...