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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...

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...

Hi, Newbie here, sorry if I'm using the wrong forum. Looking for a bit of advice on choosing the right Vito for our needs... It's decided we want more space than our Audi A6 Avant can offer, with growing kids, camping trips, motorbikes, mtn bikes, etc. Started looking at Transporters...

Looking at getting one of these. No experience of these wagons Rumor given to me was mechanical costs? Expensive to service ETC. Not fused on fuel costs. Any pointers what these are like to live with. Thanks. Tim.

hi guys, im considering the purchase if my dream car, the cls55 in a month or two and am looking to start gathering some information on them. id be interested to hear feedback from current owners on typical running costs and what common things to look out for when viewing. cheers

Hi there peeps I hope your all having a lovely evening. I apologize if I'm posting in the wrong area. I've just join the forum and I've purchased my first ever MB 350 w205 2016 model. I will be receiving the vehicle on Thursday. I just have a quick question. My vehicle is fitted with LED...

Hi guys, I have read somewhere that certain models of the ML270 were fitted with valeo radiators to cool the gearboxes? Heard horror stories that they can leak resulting in damage to the box. Which years were built with these or was it just pre-facelift that had them?

Hi guys, (Please excuse my 'lack' of technical explanation, I'm no technician) Right, I've started to notice upon driving my 270 when warmed up, especially up inclines, the car starts to 'judder'/struggle upon acceleration, easing off seems to cure it slightly. It is worse when box set...

OK my W205 is coming up 9 months old has developed a couple of small faults and one that I am not sure is a fault or something you just have to live with an auto box. 1. Door LED blown - worthy of a trip to the dealer under warranty I guess? 2. Hit and miss with the 'touch to open/lock'...