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    Information about faults with "B" class auto.

    Hi, some time since my last post, I am looking to buy a 2016/2017 B class,does anyone know of any problems to look out for,I heard of possible faults with auto gearbox,any help would be appreciated,Thanks
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    Towing/model advice

    I have towed a 4 berth c/van weight 1440kg with both an E220 cdi w210 model " I would steer clear of this model because of the rust bug" this seems to effect cars from 1999 to 2006 approx. and with a 2011, E250 cdi avant. W212 which is my present car towing the same c/van this is a great car as...
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    2003 W209 rusty wheel arches!

    My son used to work in one of Mercedes Benz offices in Holland & told me when I had problems with rust on my W210 E220 that from about 1998/99 to late 2006 there was a problem with rust as the quality of Mercedes benz cars had been degraded to save money,I also had problems with Mercedes not...
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    Enabling TomTom HD Traffic

    Has anyone tried to get in touch with Tom Tom i would think they would know.
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    Aircon woes w204 c180

    Hi,If you are in the North West of UK then I can recommend "Chill Out" he is in Leyland ,Lancashire Tel 01772 603000 Mo.01704331537,he sorted my wifes Honda out Honda price £500+ he quoted £260 & i ended up paying £230,very happy bunny.
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    Air con troubles

    cass I know your a long way from Preston,Lancashire but you could give a company called "chill out" a call he just sorted out my wifes Honda air con out he is a car air con specialist his tel No is 01772 603000 or mobil 01704331537 the address is Long Fold Farm,North Road,Leyland,Preston,PR26...
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    Just buying Used and need to know what the car is fitted with

    I have E250 avan. on 11plate reg 31st march, it is a 5 speed auto,this model only got 7 speed as far as i understand on new reg. that year.
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    New Top Gear

    its bl***y awful,waste of time, rubbish program.
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    SL129 What size tyres for these rims...

    don`t know if it`s any use but you mentioned a tear in the seat bolster, I can recommend Advanced Car Trimmers,unit 11-13,Warley Rd., Blackpool. TEL. 01253 357738 I have used him in the past & find he does a good job at a reasonable price,hope this is of some help.
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    MB Servicing on Fylde Coast

    Thanks,I know about Gary but hadn`t heard what he was like for servicing etc. I will have a chat with him.
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    MB Servicing on Fylde Coast

    does any one know of a good indipendant merc.servicing garage in or near Blackpool, Lancs.I know of three but there is no recent feed back,can anyone help.Thanks
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    My car only works during the day..

    I don`t know if this is a wind up but having lived in South Africa & near Joburg I can well belive it actually happened as some people are a little,to be polite thick,could well see this being true, thanks for a good laugh.
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    Your top three driving pet hates...

    then they should get a good hands free kit or buy a merc with hands free,mine is great,easy to use & crystal clear.
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    149 MPH - 6 month ban

    i agree,speed does not kill,motor sport proves that,the wrong speed for the road conditions & bad driving kills.i have done 128mph on autoban in w210 e class no problem & present e250 avant. sits well at 70+ no problem.
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    Advice please

    Hi, i have just bought a E250 which has been treated with the paint protection,never had it before & it`s great,put car in garage wet & next day it is bone dry,used to spend lots of time polishing before but not now,would certainly consider having it done again.
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    E220 CDI, great mpg!!

    on my old W210 E220 got 47mpg cruising at 95 to 100mph in germany & averaged 41/42 over about 60,000 miles,best i ever got was 62.3 mpg when trying hard which i feel is not bad for such a big car,just bought a E250 Avant. W212 2011 year,hope it is a bit better,it is a lot quicker though,love it.
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    Rear Parking Sensors

    hi,don`t know if this is any help but a friend fitted a kit of parking sensors he bought from a local motor factor called "Motorcare, at bispham,Blackpool,Lancashire,Tel.01253 352072, the kit was made by "Veba" he is very particular about the fit etc.& is over the moon with them & says they are...
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    Successful dead pixel repair W208

    hi,just read your dead pixel repair,the clock on my w210 has gone **** up & i was looking for info.on the repair,could you tell me where you got the ribbon from & how easy is it to do?thanks cass.
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    TMS Kirkham (ex-124 Works)

    i had reason to us Ian some months back as my car went into limp mode,took it to Ian,found two sensors faulty the cam shaft & mass air,he replaced both,good job,will use him again.
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    Door Mirrors W210 - which one?

    just a point,if this is the drivers door mirror then it makes the car unroadworthy as this is a MOT fail point,i know this as i had a hire car & the drivers door mirror was knocked off by a passing car,on ringing the hire co. they immediatly sent me a replacement car as i was informed it was...
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