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    C220d Fuel consumption - should I be pleased with 72 mpg

    I was pleased with 55mpg at average speed of 65mph (from leaving the drive to pulling up at the destination) in a c220d w205
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    Repair W205 stuck/rattling headrest

    That makes sense, would this be the same if the car was say 6 months old and had the original new car warranty? Would you need to take any existing fault to the supplying dealer?
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    Repair W205 stuck/rattling headrest

    Was this a mercedes used car warranty? Shocked it wasnt covered
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    Active park assist

    You should get the following happen. Taken from the manual The message Start Parking Pilot? Yes: OK No: appears on the multifunction display. To cancel the procedure: press the button on the multifunction steering wheel or pull away. or To park using Parking Pilot: press button on the...
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    Roof box

    I really want a roof box for my w205, we need more luggage space and it's cheaper than a new car, what bars do people reccomend and how easy are they to take off and put on?
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    Active park assist

    On my w205 I have to indicate to the side where the arrow is, put it in reverse then I get a message to press ok to activate park pilot, it seems if I dont indicate I dont get the message When using it I always feel the front end will clip the car, but touch wood it's been fine
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    Mercedes Me - yet again & Mercedes generally

    My wifes looking to change her 4 series convertible to a SUV of some kind Got a test drive in a glc, I was told it had "everything on it" amg line with surround view, that was it...after the drive I told them I wanted premium plus for sound upgrade and command, given a offer on a night edition...
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    W213 passenger window control button problem

    I have no doubt its stressful, that's why I haven't moved in 10 years and I choose to ignore the wifes suggestions of a bigger house
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    W213 passenger window control button problem

    I would take it back to mercedes and get them to fix it under warranty, there is no way that should be possible... unless she used a hammer to press the button!
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    W205 Squeek when lifting of brake

    Hi guys had a short trip up the a1 on Friday(70 miles) upto Northumberland. When i pulled off the motorway and braked I had a slight squeek when lifting off the brake to the accelerator. It did it about 20 times on the back roads, but not everytime and not done it since, its booked into...
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    Broken Security Wheel Bolt Key

    After getting stuck with a flat and a rounded off key on a audi a3, I have removed the security bolts on all cars since.
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    S205 drivers door wind noise

    I had mine done recently w205, its made the wind noise in the front quieter, however I have worn conti rear tyres (3mm)which are now noticeably louder and the back of the car seems louder due to how quiet the front is. I get almost what seems like a whistle noise at higher speeds now. However...
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    Tyre shop damaged all of my wheels

    Well i finally have written liability, they want to get them refurbed by a local alfa romeo dealer, I have said fine but I want confirmation they will match the remainder of my Mercedes-Benz warranty for the repair, which I doubt they will
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    Tyre shop damaged all of my wheels

    Yes in a couple of holes but some you can feel the ridges and there is some chipping to the bevel edge
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    Tyre shop damaged all of my wheels

    Apparently it was a new guy they have had for 4 months and they are not too impressed with his skill set by the looks of it. I can understand one wheel been damaged, but if I had damaged one I wouldnt keep going back doing the same thing on the remaining 3! I have used this garage umpteen...
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    Tyre shop damaged all of my wheels

    Well I have just got to my office after been in the garage for 8.35 I tried to be courteous to and didnt cause a scene in front of the other customers which i think they appreciated. The guy i was speaking to instantly admitted liability and got his manager involved, who wasnt overly happy...
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    Tyre shop damaged all of my wheels

    Yeah its inside the hole and also around the edges you touch it and its flaking off taking the brake dust with it to show bright silver underneath... I am not sure about a refurb as I know diamond cut wheels can only be refurbed so many times and the lacquer never sticks as well as factory Can...
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    Tyre shop damaged all of my wheels

    Well today i took my car to a well respected tyre shop to get my wheels re balanced as there was a slight vibration at 70mph Just looked and they have damaged around the wheel bolt holes on all 4! They are w205 wheels which are diamond cut going to have a interesting conversation with them...
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    Newby needs help tyre pressures.

    Not saying that but tue car was delivered with 36psi it went into a different mercedes dealer for some warranty work and they dropped it to 39psi as part of the winter check
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    Fitted michelin crossclimates last weekend and....errr...

    Yeah mine is only a lowly sport so only has 225 50 17s but the wifes 4 series convertible has the optional 19s on it... Having a 3 year old in the car makes me slightly nervous I do have the option of using my mothers fabia with skinny tyres. She just changed them to the conti all season...
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