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Hi there, I'm contemplating touring Europe in my SL this year however luggage space is a premium, can anyone point me towards some luggage tailored to fit the boot and behind the seats. Thanks.

I've had my SL500 for some time and the old girl is now 11, I'm thinking should I change to a newer model alternatively tinker with her and upgrade the performance. Can anyone point me towards a garage specialising in improving Mercedes performance, I'm hoping that they can advise me on whether...

On Sunday I cleaned under the bonnet and noticed that there was some residual water left sitting in what I think is the plenum chamber. Top right hand corner of the engine bay, a plastic grill can be removed providing access to the plastic lined chamber. This chamber is directly under the right...

Hi there My Benz has developed a noise when braking – when I apply the pedal I hear a brief squeaking noise emanating from somewhere around the back axle/diff. It doesn’t seem to affect braking and the car stops as you would expect, without veering off to a side. The brakes on my SL500 are...

Hi there all, Last week I found some time to give my baby a good clean: First I rinsed it down with a hose, washed it with maguires shampoo (not quite got to the two bucket method yet!), Dried with a good microfibre (one of my best ever buys, dries the car in seconds), Clayed with...

Just bought a wind diffuser for my R230 off EBay - really happy with it but I have a question or two: Has anyone got a photo of a genuine Mercedes wind diffuser fitted to their car so I can? · Check if it’s a copy or not? · Check if it’s fitted correctly? Thanks

I've noticed that my R230 (Automatic) has developed a bit of vibration when putting in gear and pulling away: Put it in drive and move off - very brief and slight vibration Put in reverse and move off - very brief and slight vibration Nothing noted during normal driving. Is this a sign...

Hi there all, Last week I found some time to give my baby a good clean: First I rinsed it down with a hose, washed it with maguires shampoo (not quite got to the two bucket method yet!), Dried with a good microfibre (one of my best ever buys, dries the car in seconds), Clayed with...

Just announced on the news that MG are to release a new carl! Who owns MG these days?

Only recently had some major work to the front and rear suspension of my R230 then lubricated all of the roof seals to silence any last squeaks and now I have a noise coming from behind me. Only 3 weeks ago the rear suspension had new arms fitted by the MB MD so I would have thought that if...

I'm always looking for instructions/diagrams detailing how to remove or install something in my car and until now haven’t really found anything however, yesterday I discovered the merc upgrades website (link - http://www.mercupgrades.com/ ). Great site with lots of instructions and pictures...

My SL roof has seen some action this week and I noticed some noises. I checked out a thread about fixing a noisy SL roof, the advice being to buy some lubricant (part number A000 989 36 60) from MB so I trotted of to the local Main dealer. The lubricant titled Spezial-Gleitmittel, Fluid...

I've seen a number of threads relating to lubricants for one job or another, the latest being with regard to lubricating the boot locking mechanism. The suggested solution was to use PTFE dry lube. My question, whats the difference between Dry PTFE and Silicone PTFE lube - the RS website...

Lo there all, In my haste to get my center console lid open I seem to have broken off one of the locking mechanism clips - can anyone advise me how to fix it? The car, SL500 (R230). The console has two compartments, the top one for the phone and were the clip is broken from. Sorry the pic...

Hi there, Just got my (2003) R230 back from the MB maindealer after some substantial work. I recently bought the car and discovered that the front suspension struts, rear suspension arms and SBC pump all required changing. During the work the dealer discovered that nearly all of the bolts...

All, I hope this is the correct forum: Like many of you I have spent hours looking for something other than the supplied vehicle manual, to inform me about my car and its parts. Eventually I heard about the Workshop Information Station (WIS) and Electronic Parts Catalogue (EPC) but wondered...

Lo all, The sound quality when using the (factory fitted) car phone is poor for me whilst driving and so my wife tells me even worse on the other end of the line. When the phone rings I have to turn the volume up to hear it ringing but then turn it down when the call is connected. The other...

I just exchanged by 2006 E320 Sport for a Dec 02 SL and have noticed the difference between the Command System Mapping packages. Im wondering if there is a software update that can improve the application alternatively, am I limited to updating the maps rather than the application? Thanks in...

Ladies and Gents, Can anyone recommend a sensibly priced wind diffuser for a 52 plate (hard top) 500SL? Thanks in advance Martyn

Ladies and Gents, Not sure if this is the correct forum, my question may sit between this and the bodywork forum? I recently purchased a 52 plate 500SL and have noticed that one of the folding roof seals looks a little worn. Is there a new seal kit for the roof and is it a DIY or dealer job...