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    2nd car proving expensive!

    Sorry, wretched predictive text, I meant multi
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    2nd car proving expensive!

    LV= give discounts for multi policies
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    A light hearted post for the older members amongst us Part 2

    Tiger tail hanging out of filler cap. (Esso tiger in the tank campaign)
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    A light hearted post for the older members amongst us Part 3

    Lion, Tiger, Hotspur and Eagle comics. Spangles (sweets) Sherbet dips Calling teachers sir or miss
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    A light hearted post for the older members amongst us

    I used to be able to buy VIP petrol at 3 shillings and ninepence a gallon. It even made your cigarette lighter knock!
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    W205 C-Class Press Release

    Is this the end of the Becker Map Pilot?
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    Heating Issue

    Your question indicates that your system is different to mine. Best of luck, looks like you might need it.
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    Heating Issue

    Not sure the year of your car. Mine is a 2013 model so my reply is based on this. I guess you have pressed the "auto" setting in the middle of the temperature display button?
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    My second mod

    Paint the wheels black and then all you need is a violin case on the back seat.
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    It pays to lease?

    All part of the compensation culture I am afraid.
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    W205 C-Class Press Release

    Very impressive, will be interesting to see prices and final specs. for UK market. I really don't like the iPad style screen though. Guess it is becoming a standard MB feature know though.
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    Opinions on AMG Service Care for CLA45?

    I took out a plan for my new C Class petrol this year for £26 per month based on 3 services. As far as I can make out it is more of a budgeting tool as against a cost saver. The problem I had was whoever I asked, they all gave me different costs for servicing a model which had a well established...
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    Advice for buying a new mercedes

    I tried a manual with the foot operated brake and indeed it is difficult. From my rather limited experience manual Mercs are a rarity and the auto box is so smooth. Each to their own of course.
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    Turbo idling

    I think that modern turbos are water cooled. The older ones were oil cooled and the oil carbonised in the lubrication channels and caused seizure. At least that is my understanding.
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    Bristol to tuen speed cameras back on.

    That was about extending residents parking zones. He wanted 18, I recall, and ended up with 12, I think. Didn't actually lose.
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    DPF's

    The alternative to buses is something called "The London Underground". Quite good actually.
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    DPF's

    If you have removed a DPF which was originally part of the vehicle's original equipment then after February 2014 it will be a MOT fail Link: http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/car-news/consumer-news/84818/mot-test-fail-dpf-removal
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    DPF's

    Read a report today that there has been A rise in diesel powered cars breaking down with the cause suspected to the inclusion of increased amounts of biofuels required to meet EU regulations. Apparently causes a build up of a thick gel in the engine with blocked filters. This is before winter...
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    DPF's

    Modern diesel fuel is blended with additives to cope with seasonal variations so waxing shouldn't be a problem in winter. Personally I would never add petrol to diesel used in a modern engine in any quantity. Why not contact a major fuel co. Technical advice centre?
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    The Sunday Night Opinion Section - Early Retirement

    Even higher risk then, even our EU friends won't bale them out. in response to your subsequent post.......I do!
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