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Hi guys I need help my new sprinter van has a flat battery and wont unlock (not even with the key from the back of the fob) I can't get in to open the bonnet to jump start the battery and no idea what to do Has anyone got any ideas? I need this van for work and RAC say 4 hour wait so thought...

I was hoping someone could point me towards any previous threads. I want to avoid stripping lots of stuff off the car to find out what it is as I thought it might be a common problem. Also any one know how to reset the central locking?

Hi My 2001 C180 auto has just cut out on me today, it was a hot day, it was in traffic so when i got the chance i parked and turned off the engine. When I came to start it agein it fired up but died as soon as pressed the throttle peddle, and now just turns and turns but will not fire. So i...

My car has only had one service in its life and my dealer says it will tell me when it needs another one, will a change in fuel speed up the time for it to tell when it needs another or should I just service it after a couple of tanks and reset the service counter? or will a simple...

Thanks Beno, I have read so much on this subject it has started to get confusing. I do a lot of miles each and the last thing I want to happen is end up at the side of the road not able to go anywhere. I am going to try it, just not sure as 5% wont make much of a difference on my fuel costs so...

I thought all modern engines used Viton seals and hoses??

Thanks Troon. I did see this so asked my MB Dealer, he did say that MB will support a blend of 20%bio to 80% fossel, and the statement in the manual only applies to cars with an Full MB Warrenty (my car is not under Warrenty). He did go on to say that his wife runs an 06 plate ML on 50% bio and...

I sat watching the news last night with Mrs Pigster, when the report came on we got up and took her petrol Scirroco to Tescos, out of the 8 pumping stations only 4 were in use so I filled it up to the top of the neck, that should last her 4 weeks. I am actually thinking of biodiesel for the...

Hi Guys. I know this subject has been covered on here but after spending an hour searching through the site I cant seem to find it. BIODIESEL!!! I want to run my 2008 c220cdi on it, but thought I would read up from people who might know more than me. If some one knows of a thread and can...

Hi I have asked this question already to a policeman friend of mine and he confirmed what others have said already They confuse the Automatic Numer Plate Recognition Cameras, you would be surprised just how many their are out there, if a camera spots a number plate of a car that should not...

Hi Guys and Gals Thanks for the warm welcome. I picked it up yesterday, put £90 worth of diesel in it and put it to work right away, after a round trip of 350 miles I had just used half a tank (including what was in the filler neck). My 1.4tsi Scirrocco would be showing empty now so yes a good...

Hello Firstly I am about to leave to pick up my new car (a 2008 C220 Estate), I actually went out to buy a Range Rover or M Class but saw this thought it made great value for money and for an estate car it looked pretty good. Just wanted to say hello and ask is there anything I should know...