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C63 AMG CAB A205 - Wheel Upgrade Advice Looking to upgrade the standard 18" wheel / tyre setup Car supplied new with 18" front 9J 265 35 / rear 10.5J 285 30 (when I look at the merc website it shows narrower tyres at the front .. do they just stick on anything to hand ?) Upgrading to...

Hi all as yet i do not own a mercedes but trying to get an insight on the c250 amg sport plus i dont know a lot as yet but have put a deposit down on a 2013 c250 amg sport plus as i really like the vehicle and hoping to make the deal next week i am 24 and have owend a number of vehicles over the...

Been thinking of selling my car. So I obtained some online valuations. Car is: C180K, 4dr, 2006, 58k miles, Obsidian Black, Automatic, two owners from new, full service history (part-franchised part-specialist), 3 months MOT, COMMAND, non-leather seats. Not import, never been in a crash, no...

It's been many years since I've been on here. Way back when I had my R129. I'm now looking to get back into Mercedes and the CLK350 has caught my eye so I need some advice as to how to proceed. I've done some reading on here and looking around I like the idea of a sport. There was 1 on eBay...

Hi all, I'm very interested in buying a c250, after driving one and reading lots of reviews - I'm hooked. I've narrowed it down to two cars: 1) 2012 C250 1.8 BlueEFF AMG Sport, 23k (auto) 2) 2010 C250 1.8 CGI BlueEFF Sport 44k (auto) I did a lot of reading RE the cosmetic...

I bought my E280cdi 2007 sport in June. I never gelled with the car for some reason and due to different faults i lost faith in the car. I decided to buy something i found more interesting and with a more classic styling, a 2004 Jaguar xkr. I paid £5000 for my car in June 2016 which i would...

I'm keen to get a tow bar fitted on my new GLE SUV (not coupe). I'm very confused about what I need to look out for but my requirements are very simple. I'm not looking to tow a caravan or trailer or anything like that - it will purely be used for a 4 bike rack. There seem to be so many...

Hi all Was looking for some advice... Looking at a 171 SLK 55 AMG. Currently the car has 68k on the clock. From 2012 - 2014 no service was carried out and it covered 15k miles in between . After this period a major service was carried out..would this put you off purchasing the car?

Hi All I have a 61 plate W212 E250 purchased as an approved used, I've had it for nearly 12 months without issue, a couple of weeks ago however I got a coolant warning light come on, took it into the dealer who topped it up, they were too busy to do any further checks. I then took it into...

Hi guys, I'm hoping some of you knowledgable Merc owners could give me a few pointers when looking for a W204 coupe. I'm looking at buying a C250 AMG Sport Plus but seem to be finding the C220 easier to find, is it worth holding out for the C250 of are the C220 just as good, I like the look of...

HI folks, I hope you don't mind me asking a non-Merc question here. I'm driving my 2002 Honda CR-V at present while the little green roadster is being cosseted in the garage until April Fool's Day. Tonight on my way home from work (in the dark) a light came on the dash that looks like an...

Hi All Have just taken delivery of two new front suspension top mounts for my W124 e280. They are made by Vaico despite being told they would be Meyle HD mounts delivered. They look pretty cheap but I don't mind what they look like if they are going to last! Anyone know about this...

Hi guys been bought a xtrons headunit for xmas has anyone any advice on fitting / wiring, best place to mount GPS antenna etc. My current head unit is an audio 20 with no cdc. Tia

As some of you may recall I asked for advice for a potential purchase of a C43 which belonged to a friend of mine but had been stood for the past 3-4years. Having considered the advice for and against, I have decided to bite the bullet and go for it! Time will tell if it was the right thing to...

Hi, Wasn’t sure whether to post this here or in the technical section. I have searched and didn’t come up with anything but happy to be directed to the right place if I’ve missed something. Late 2012 C63 just been in to main dealer for B service (45k miles). The video report shows that there’s...

This is the third post for buying advice on a used car, and i know you guys are kinda sick of it, but I'll ask anyway, because my research proved useless... hope i get some answers. I found a 2000 Brabus e220 cdi online and if everything goes well, I'm serious about buying it. Got the final...

Hi All, I'm a month into Mercedes ownership (E250) I've noticed that when car is cruising at low revs and you start to gently accelerate so engine comes under some load I can feel a slight vibration through floor and drivers seat. Nothing through pedals or steering wheel. Anyone any idea what...

Sorry I know this may have been asked before but looking for some advice on new tyres. I have a 2016 C Class 250d with 19" AMG wheels which have run flats on. All tyres need replacing now at 13000 miles. I know some say that it's an idea to swap to non run flat to improve the ride. What are...

I an after some advice, I have been asked to sell this on. It needs some tidying, but would you ....... A, leave as is and try to get whatever i can B, Spend a few quid and make it into a better car I have is listed in the classifieds at the moment, with a "price" on it, but that seems to...

Hello fellow Merc people, I have a beautiful shiney red 1985 - W123 300 estate which means a lot to me - grew up in the car (aswel as a house ofcourse) she was my grandaddys and we have seen some miles - however the major problem at the moment is the Ignition Barrel needs replacing due to some...