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  1. SmartMAC

    My C204 doesn't have an VIN Plate

    Hi, Long story short. I moved to Spain a few months ago (permanently) and I am in the process to register my C class coupe in Spain. First thing is to get to pass an MOT in Spain. Issue 1. I don't have the Certificate of Conformity which should have been with the paperwork when I bought it...
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    Moving abroad for a couple of years. Storing the car

    We are thinking to move to Dubai for a couple of years for a change. We don't intend to rent the house or sell the Merc until we know what we are doing long term but as I don't have a garage I don't know what to do with the car. I really don't want to sell it but I can't just leave it outside...
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    FOR SALE: Maxi Cosi RodiFix Air Protect Isofix High Back Booster Seat in Red

    Just advertising it in here because this seat fits in the C/E class coupe rear seats beautifully and most don't. £65 ono. Collection from Bolton. Can deliver around Manchester area this week (Half Term) for £10. Advert on gumtree...
  4. SmartMAC

    18" Diamond Cut Refurbish around Manchester

    The wife decided to kerb the brand new wheel I had replaced 3 months ago when I hit a pot hole. I don't remember the last time either of us kerbs a wheel so I can't complain too much really. Anybody can recommend a place around Manchester/ Bolton to get this sorted? I have winter wheels so I...
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    C Class Coupe Grill Mod Wanted

    Original Grill looks like this: I would like it to look like this: Removal of the grill looks easy but I would like to also remove the silver bits so I can paint them in black (maybe not glossy, not sure). Is it possible to remove them or are they glued in to the chrome?
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    W204 Coupe Rear Self Rattle. Would this cure it?

    I need to do something about this as it is driving me crazy. I have looked everywhere and I can only think it is the rear self making the noise, more specifically, the speaker/brake light covers vibrating. I can see there is some insulating material just under the shelve so I was thinking to...
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    Pot hole damage and buckled wheel. Pics inside.

    Not a happy cahp at the moment. I did this on way back from work yesterday and I am sure it is going to cost me loads of money. Do I have a case to put a claim against the council? If so, do I have to get it repaired before I do? I managed to talk to the house owner near the pot hole who told...
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    W204 C Class Coupe Humming noise at high speed

    It has happened twice but it is definitely not down to road surface. Friday it happened after 25 minutes driving at 70mph but not noticeable at low speeds. Today, in the way to IKEA after a few minutes driving and at 70mph it came back. It disappeared when I got into town. I took the same route...
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    W204 Coupe rattle coming from the back.

    It's driving me crazy. It appears to come from the rear self but could be the sunroof. Any idea on how to sort this? Car is going for a service soon and I intend to mention it to them but considering the car is 4 years old, I am not expecting much sympathy from MB. Thanks
  10. SmartMAC

    I just put unleaded in my c250cdi

    I know i am an idiot. I did not put a lot, just 2.3litres before I stopped and panicked when I realised I was holding the unleaded pump. :fail After this, I put 55 litres of diesel so the tank is full to the brim. I intend to top it up now for a few days with diesel to dilute the unleaded...
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    I don't get the whole automatic transmission thing.

    I just had a C250CDI Coupe courtesy car for a week which was near enough identical to mine, even down to the colour :) The only difference was the automatic transmission instead of the manual one I have in my own car. Since I bought the car, I have always wondered if I had done the right...
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    Approved my MB bodyshop quality?

    MB bodyshop quality? I got my car back from MB after being resprayed on 3 panels following the red paint issue on my 2011 coupe; bootlid and 2 rear panels. On first inspection at dusk when the car was delivered to me (another story), paint job appeared to be OK, however: After taking the...
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    Dealer fitted the "wrong" tyres on the car.

    Not as dramatic as it sounds but when I took the car for a service last October, they did the front brakes and fitted new tyres at the back. When I got the car back, car had the winter wheels fitted so I did not checked what tyres they had fitted. Now, a few months after, I have taken the...
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    This is the only courtesy car they had.

    C coupe is with MB for a respray on the panels showing the dreaded red paint issue. I was told they will have a courtesy car ready for me. When I arrived, they said the car they had for me wasn't back yet but they had managed to get one of the brand new demonstrators away from the salesmen...
  15. SmartMAC

    I need a booking to make a booking. What???.

    That is what I was told after I just walked into Mercedes manchester. No service advisor could see me so I was told to call a number to get an appointment so I can discuss my next service. I could not do this online because they don't have a facility to just enquiry. I need new tyres and front...
  16. SmartMAC

    Going camping. Charging gadgets problem

    Couple of years ago while camping I managed to flat the battery of my W204 coupe by just charging the phones while camping in Spain. I know how stupid that sounds but I could not find a way to just enable the cigarette lighter in the cabin without all sorts of other bits and pieces coming on at...
  17. SmartMAC

    No brainer

    2011 C250 CDI coupe was due his first MOT so booked the car with Bolton MB. I really can't be happier with the experience. Dropped the car off at 9am (Saturday). I was called by the service manager to be informed about 2 advisories (tyres and disks) which I knew about and quoted for both...
  18. SmartMAC

    MCR body shop in Manchester. Highly recommend

    I was playing with the idea of having chips away to come and repair a scuffed alloy and scratched rear quarter panel on my wife's Alfa MiTo. I was quoted £257 for a smart repair including 10% discount after providing pictures of the damaged items. I contacted the body shop I used in the past...
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    Half Price MOT from Mercedes. Is it possible?

    My beloved C250 CDI Coupe is coming to his first MOT after three years of trouble free motoring. I keep getting half price MOT offers from the likes of Halfords but I would like to take it to Mercedes if at all possible. Anybody has had any luck getting Mercedes to price match this offer...
  20. SmartMAC

    PEUGEOT 107 URBAN LITE RED 3 DOORS. 14K Miles August 2011 11 Reg £4,200 Bolton

    PEUGEOT 107 URBAN LITE RED 3 DOORS First Registered August 2011. Red, Insurance Group 1 (Currently £180) and £20 Road Tax. First MOT due in August and Taxed until August too. It does 55 mpg on normal commute. Only used to travel to work and back. No previous owners. Bought new as a commute...
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