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So my new job is further away than I would like, but thats life.. I can hit 45mpg on my petrol c180 which is outstanding I think, but I want a little more! Looking at the diesel versions of my car they can squeeze 50mpg.. Thats OK I suppose.. But then I look at the Audi (A3) and BMW (3)...

My manual box does not appear to be 'locked' into gear very well. When decelerating and in-gear I am able to slightly nudge the gear stick and it will pop into neutral silently. It happens without my input on one particular bump and turn near where I live, but other than that it never happens...

Hello all, When the engine is cold my clutch is producing a 'lumpy' sensation in the way it transmits power to the wheels. Its more noticeable when im putting a reasonable amount of power down. Its not the engine, as when the clutch is fully dis-engaged its smooth to accelerate, but during the...

(terrible spelling in the title, apologies!!) Has anyone experienced this? When I start the car I set the ACoff button so it is illuminated, yet the air coming through the vents is definitely colder than ambient. If at this point I turn the AC on the air gets colder still. Which is clearly...

There has been quite a bit of talk about wheel alignment recently, and I- like many, have learnt something! To reiterate, and maybe educate: My Mercedes specialist could not correct my uneven tyre wear, they attempted twice and said the alignment is perfect, (they also installed 4 new tires for...

Starting to drive me crazy, both front seats exhibit all manner of squeaks during driving/leaning/moving/bum shuffling! What makes it worse is when I enter a friends (inferior) car with cloth interior to hear absolutely nothing! I long for it! Anyway, its probably the areas of the leather...

Hi, Just had a phone call about my warranty claim for minor wheel arch rusting (at the paint blistering stage, no rust visible yet) and they have approved the driver side arches, but not the passenger side due to paint thickness differences, suggesting work has been done in the past. I'm not...

When starting from cold the engine spends the first second or two clattering like a diesel, there is also a momentary metal grating noise and then all is well.. The oil has recently been topped up, but this has been occurring pre/post last service a few months ago. I neglected to mention it at...

Hi, im after a little advice on my issue. It runs beautifully when cold, and when warm, it runs to 90 degrees and stays there comfortably. But after a long-ish journey I start to get some weirdness.. First issue I get is the idle starts to rise, it goes to 1500-2000 ish. This can be remedied...

Don't worry, this is not a question, just an experience. My W203 C180 Coupe has been developing a lumpy idle at times, just a barely noticeable shudder every 10 seconds maybe. But it was not something I could live with.. I considered Redex (as i've used in all my previous cars), but after...

I need a new thermostat for my 2003 w203 c180 coupe. There is however a distinct lack of them online! Would one from a larger model work, such as this...

Hi all, The other day I noticed my heating dial would not augment the actual heat output. I wanted to reduce the temperature, turned both heating dials down but only the passenger side vents reduced in temperature. This was while using the aircon, i've not noticed the issue without aircon on...

Hi all, Are these external sensors generally accurate? I've yet to buy a thermometer to check the dash readout but the readings seem a tad high. On a bitterly cold morning the other day it was reading 12 Degrees C, when it felt more like 4 or 5.. On a related note, is it the small pointy...

The side lights within the headlights cluster on my c180 coupe perform at very different levels, one is bright, one is dull.. Upon inspection earlier one bulb is blackened on the inside of the glass but is still functioning. I've never seen this before, is this a common thing with some bulbs? Of...

My new (to me) w203 2003 coupe is due an A-service. Im keen to maintain a full serivce history as I may need some wheel arch work done in the coming months, anyway; Called the local main dealer (Swansea) and they quoted a VERY reasonable £213 plus a free MOT. Then the most rediculous thing...

That's probably the best word I can think of to describe the feeling I get from the clutch at some point on most trips. Usually when engines hot and after long periods in 6th, but has happened at most other times. A few pumps of the clutch in neutral usually clears it for a bit. its fine when...

I'll be needing new front tyres for my MOT in September for my 2003 W203 coupé. My local indie recommends hancook i think, should I stick with this recommendation or go for more expensive? My current tyres are 17 inch Dunlop SP Sportmax's and the last thing I want is ride quality / road noise...

Does my 2003 w203 sport coupe have one?? The oil check on the dash gives me no idea of the oil level, just that its OK.. I need more detail than that ;) Thanks

Hi, i'm the proud owner of a 2003 c180 coupe :) The audio system is a little dated however, is this something a main dealer would upgrade for me? £? Or a specialist? £? Or something I do from ebay? £? A minimum upgrade for me would be a CD changer, but I would prefer a whole new unit capable...