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    HEADLIGHT PROTECTIVE FILM

    Having had to replace an entire unit (failed MOT) I live in fear of damage by debris/stone etc. Plastic clip-on protectors to fit on top of lamps seeming not available I guess I have to apply some film. Any advice please.
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    No front/rear sound balance on HK

    As per subject heading. Would like to enhance sound from rear to achieve an all-round sound. Rear (? single) speaker output volume very low.
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    Are they live when car is not?

    The two plugs in the console (SLC) are they always live? If I keep my Tom Tom & iPod permanently plugged in will they drain the battery (have battery query as per other post)? Thanks as always whatever you advise.
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    ? new battery

    2016 300 SLC 30k miles. Most journeys 20 miles up to 3 days per week. Occasional 50 mile journey. Fitted with silly start/stop which sometimes does not fire engine on first press, sometimes a click, sometimes nothing, then OK. Happens about once a month. Me thinks as a precaution to...
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    MOODY CRUISE CONTROL / DISTANCE PILOT

    Decided to stop working during the course of a days driving. Ditto the next day then the following day all was fine. Local specialist found no fault. Today again stopped working. After parking up for about 10 minutes all services resumed. Why? At 49k miles a previous Mercedes required a...
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    Dim Daylight Dash lights

    The tiddly dim lights of the Climate Control panel are impossible to see in the daylight. The brief notification on the screen when activated has to be quickly spotted. 'In the olden days' you could just swop the bulbs for something brighter but not in these clever-clog cars of today. Have...
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    Am I out of touch?

    Maybe I have been living on a parallel planet for the past few years because I could not believe the costs quoted & telephone attitude when seeking help from a main Mercedes dealer. But then I was stupid enough to phone in the first place, having a brilliant village garage 500 yards from home &...
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    HARMAN KARDON

    Compared with the standard set up in an SLK the HK in my SLC is a huge improvement, improved clarity & strength although unable to tell the difference when Logic 7 is on or off. BUT why nothing coming from the speakers behind the seats & in the centre of the back wall? There is a balance...
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    How brighten up interior

    An all-black interior is so funereal so how do I go about adding some colour? I'm thinking dark red door panels (they are so plain & cheap looking) & maybe red seat inserts, the latter in dark red leather to match door cards. All this to co-ordinate with red stitching of seats. Even just red...
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    Rear wheel arch plastic bit.

    I admit to being fussy over details & on my SLK there was a visually acceptable moulding attached to the rear wheel arches because I assume bodywork does not 100% enclose the wheels & thus without it car would fail MOT. Sadly it's replaced with just a nasty black plastic tab on my SLC. Cannot...
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    New owner SLC - wow!

    It took me most of this year to track one down but what a joy having found a low mileage 300 ex-demo with nearly every option. Bright silver with black highlights (?Night package) & nice sport exhaust when required. Goes like the wind leaving nothing to be needed or desired performance -wise...
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    What paint finish have I got?

    Do modern Mercs. have some sort of lacquer coating? 16 month old car is shiny enough but I sense a little claybaring might remove some minor swirling, then a cleanser (Poorboys did wonders on previous black car) and a wax could improve matters, for I want a really deep wet-look finish. If...
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    Rear number plate mounting bolts

    Factory rear plate has been replaced by supplying dealer with my private plate, lazily fixed using just the top two securing holes. Plate also includes dealers name & logo & as I'm not being paid to be their mobile advertisement am replacing plate devoid of all adverts or those blue EU badges...
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    R172 AMG spoiler

    Mercedes want silly money for one. There are some cheap naff looking ones around from obscure sources and with undisclosed delivery charges and of course they need painting. All I want is a pre-painted one that I assume is a DIY double sided tape install job. What's the advice chaps and chapesses.
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    Magic sky roof for free

    Yet to take delivery of 2012 6k miles SLK 250 because I & specialist sports car dealer who are supplying the car discovered very slight roof leak on passenger side. Car sent to local Mercedes agent who removed plastic (polycarbon?) roof panel and replaced it with a glass Magic Sky one...
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    Jack pad adapter

    Available for R171 but would they fit R172? Where buy?
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