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Hi all, we are looking at buying a used SLK. We have seen a 280 auto advertised which we are very interested in going and looking at. I have searched SLK buying advice on the forum search but just end up with a blank screen, hence this post. Please can anyone offer some idiot guide type...

Hi, Been looking for a few months now for the right spec, year and mileage etc Anyone have on thoughts or history on the below car? Previous M3 was Cat D and had others damaged so well aware some are nails and some written off for nothing!! REG ; HY14EHO Used Mercedes-benz C Class Coupe 6.3...

Hi all recently purchased a 2013 c250amg sport plus After a couple of parts but unsure what fits this model and a good exhaust system thanks in advance sorry about the essay hopefully you will take the time to help out Looking for advice on modifications i am after a twin exit exhasut so...

Hi. I'm after some help or advice on a problem with the turbo on my 3.0 Vito engine. The van went in to a workshop a while back for a mild remap and to delete the egr. I just wanted to get few more mpg out of the thing and if that came with a few more ponies then fair enough. After two failed...

So I've bought an genuine AMG grill badge (thanks Phil) :thumb:, as per photo one - was it an expensive bit of plastic? - don't ask :crazy:. Photo One It fixes to the black plastic strip in between the silver "blades" shown in photo two, using two self tapping screws, driven through the strip...

Can anyone please advise me on the following ...(preferably from someone that has actually done the job) On my W204 C320 CDI OM642 engine I want to replace the fanbelt. However looking in to the area of the belt, it is impossible to see the tensioner, as there appears to be a black plastic...

I've finally purchased some Eibach lowering springs (<40mm) and I'm going to tackle fitting them myself. It's lower already as I understand the previous keeper changed the shocks and removed the spring pads. I was planning on buying original pads and then installing the springs to hopefully...

My sons have grown up and have their own cars and so the need for a 4 door car is now less. As a HUGE Merc advocate I'm now looking at the SL. Needing fuel economy (and so a 350 for me) and a panoramic roof, is there anything else I should consider when buying one if these. I'm looking at...

I ordered a new Mercedes C200 Premium Sports @36k in Oct 2016 and was told the delivery is expected on 13 Feb 2017. Now I was just told the car could only finish manufacturing by end of March and the delivery to me will take even longer. Sales is just informing on this without offering...

Hello one & all. I need to gain some wisdom on purchasing a PC. I'm far from up to speed on these things, there seems to be something new every other day on offer. I never buy my own as the business replaces it every few years, thus I far from a fountain of knowledge on the subject. This...

The story is this....: In September last year I received a PCN from Camden and successfully appealed it online. By 'successfully' I mean to say that I have received a letter in the post from Camden stating that the PCN has been cancelled Then in November I received a notice from Camden that...

Due to change my rears on a 65 plate w205 250 d need 205/40 R 18Y on second set of Conti's and nearly 19k on car.I am not a boy racer but enjoy driving but does anyone think this milage is good or any experience with other brands. Many thanks to all who advise

Hey Guys, I am new to this so apologies if i have posted in the wrong place. Let me start off by introducing myself i am Fam and i have owned a c220 w204 63 reg for the last 18 months. My daily commute is about 90 miles through what is the UK's largest car park better known as the M25...

I'm in the market for replacing my work van and have benn looking at a 2011 Vito van 113cdi are they reliable anything to watch out for and do they have the om651engine with the timing chain problems that many have suffered?

Hello All, So last summer I got a job in London and thought I could survive without a car....Fast forward 6 months and due to car deprivation I was forced into buying an SL55. Its black with red leather has Bose, Pano roof & massage seats. It has 64k on the clock, a full MB service history and...

Hi guys, Looking to purchase a c63 in the next few months, most likely a facelift coupe, and I'm wondering if it's worth looking out for a PPP car as there are not to many in my price range (30k). So what does the PPP actually include and is it worth it? Has anyone had experience with a...

Hi, Vito 111 55 plate. Noticed some whiffs of fumes recently, took air filter off today and injector number 3(or poss 4) is leaking. I already fixed injector 1 last year Because the injectors are arranged front to back, injector 1 was easy to access but 3/4 look a lot harder! Has anyone...

I have a merc c180 w204 1.6cgi. You may have seen that I have just put my winter tyres on, but I am looking ahead now. I want to get some 18" wheels, from the stock 16" 205's. Looking at the advice and a good link provided I want to stay inline with stock options so for me it makes most...

Hello, I'm hoping that some knowledgeable soul might be able to offer some advice...? Drive my car today 1.5miles to local post office ten minutes later came back out to the car and it wouldn't start, I can hear the solenoid click into place but that's it. RAC have been out to the car...

Afternoon, My Mrs has a 2 year old Toyota Aygo - it's a great car but she's paying well over the odds for it (it's leased through the NHS) so she's now looking for a new (used) car. Whilst the Aygo has been great, she wants something slightly bigger. I've shown her several makes and models...