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    Any advice on the best option to fix car after minor accident?

    Sadly I have damaged the front side panel (passenger side). As I was turning out of a carpark I did not notice a very low wall which hit the side panel in the middle (between the door and wheel) and dented and scratched it. When the side panel went in it also pushed the screenwash fluid...
  2. S

    Buying advice required!!

    Hi All. I am shortly buying a new car as a company car replacement (opted out of CC scheme). I will be doing around 20k miles per year and it needs to be a good size with great boot access. To me, this says C class estate or E class estate. Either option would (I think) suit me well and...
  3. S

    Rear lower control arm advice needed please. W211

    In the middle of replacing the n/s/r lower control arm on my 2006 e class cdi 220. Can someone tell me if the inner M12 bolt (12mm tripple square) is threaded through the mount? It wont budge. Thank you in advance
  4. O

    New car looking for advice?

    Hi there I just got a c63 I'm over the moon with it. But I noticed a slight rotational noise coming from the drivers side wheel when I turn the steering left.its like a steam train shh.shh shh noise can only hear it with the Windows down. The noise is very quiet almost like something is...
  5. R

    C200 AMG LINE Advice

    Hi all, I am looking at getting the c200 Amg line saloon, with night pack, metalic black paint, red leather interior and pan roof Monthly payments around £331 with a deposit of about £3500 on the Agility agreement...anyone got any thoughts on that deal, would be interested to hear your...
  6. Pcn1

    R129 buying advice

    Hi, A long time ago I wanted to own a R129 and came here for advice, but that didnt happen (Bloody kids, take all your money !) Anyway, Im activly now looking again. Im intrested in these examples: Mercedes SL 300 SL Only 66k Miles! Total History Appreciating Classic! | eBay Going to view...
  7. ringway

    2003 S210 Remove Comand. Single Din DAB Radio Advice. Centre Console Advice.

    I have decided to do away with the double din command in my S210. The MW signal is hopeless at best and the CD changer has developed a fault - common in the 210's I have owned. So, can anyone recommend a single din DAB radio that has at least one USB port. Also, when I remove the double din...
  8. ringway

    2003 S210 Remove Comand. Single Din DAB Radio Advice. Centre Console Advice.

    I have decided to do away with the double din command in my S210. The MW signal (if present at all) is hopeless at best and the CD changer has developed a fault - common in the 210's I have owned. So, can anyone recommend a single din DAB radio that has at least one USB port. Also, when I...
  9. T

    Front Ball Joint advice needed please. W211

    Had the car for a little over a week and 800 miles now and I've pinned the clonking at the front to a lower ball joint, the front one of the 2, on the end of an alloy arm. This one. Can someone tell me what this is called so I can order one, and is it a DIY job? Thank you in advance.
  10. Cyclone1

    New Alloys Advice Please

    Hi All, I am looking to replace the std Alloys on my CLS63 (218) and am scratching my head at which alloy / tyre sizes and off sets to go for. Therefore if any either E63 or CLS63 owners have fitted new Alloys can you post up your sizes please and opinion plus possibly a picture? Thanks Jules...
  11. Rudeboy99

    Advice and info required please

    Hi out there I've been the happy owner of a w203 c180k coupe for nearly two years now I love the look etc of this car for my sins lol but want to get the face lift model I don't do major mileage so want a petrol have been looking at c180 200k but was after thoughts advice on the c320 c 230 v6...
  12. MB-tex

    w124 rear door speakers advice

    Hi All Just about to replace non functioning original rear speakers in my 124 estate with some similar blaupunkt items. Speakers in the door card rather than in the plastic handle. The hole in the door is 100mm, the removed speaker front diameter is 130. There are new units for sale of...
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    Advice on purchasing a CLA

    Hi guys, I'm looking to pcp a used cla200d over 4 years and will be doing around 16k p/a, looking at something around the 30k mileage mark, the car will be approved used so I will have a MB warranty for the first year. Never owned a Mercedes before so just hoping for some advice on what to...
  14. T

    Detailing advice for a spirited amateur

    Afternoon all, Was hoping the more experienced detailer(s) could offer me some advice on the below.... I first started getting interested in detailing, as opposed to a simple clean a few years ago, when I had a Z4 Coupe. In my enthusiastic/inexperienced state I popped down to Halfords...
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    Dash cam advice plz

    Hi new to forum I have a nextbase dash cam with a hardware kit I have e250 2013 and I was wondering if there is a switch live anywhere near the front of the car cos I don't want to run wires to rear if I can help it or if already a thread about similar can some1 point me in the right direction...
  16. demetrios

    Suspension bushes advice

    I can't see any evidence that the bushes on my 1992 500sl have ever been replaced. I think it's about time I treated it. Question I have is , how many bushes do I need for the car? Should I change anything else while I'm getting it done? What are the part numbers I need? Any...
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    Beloved CLK63 Convertible, need advice re Engine

    Hi Chaps, I'm hoping one of you can point me in the right direction regarding a trustworthy option for an engine repair / rebuilt and refit on the 6.3 V8 unit. The beast has ran perfectly since I purchased a few years ago. Have clocked up 96k (around half done by myself), but this weekend an...
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    Help... Advice required E320 CDI 2004

    Hi all could really do with some help / advice regarding my Auto motor. Had some issues driving recently on motorway suddenly no acceleration no gears, turned ignition off all good then kept happening repeatedly. To cut a long story short we checked transmission oil (fine) replaced the...
  19. DelDrew

    Brake fluid change - advice needed!

    Hi all, Can I get some advice on changing the brake fluid on my 2007 CLK280 sport. I saw on a w208 topic that the sequence of bleeding those models is: Rear right Rear left Front right Front left I don't know if this is the same for our 209's and also whether this sequence is only correct for...
  20. fabes

    CLK280 - Views on advice for full vs interim service

    Evening So 4,500 and 11 months on from a full B service and ATF change, the CLK tells me it needs an A service. Consequences of mainly using it for short trips...... Booked it in for an A service, but when i asked ballpark cost, was told £250 to £300. Obviously way too much for what i...
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