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After the gathering in Ascot on Friday Will said to me to get my car into a Merc dealer to get the rust done as it had a service within the last two years, So today I went to Tony Purslow and put forward my case, I was told that because I had only had the car 4 months I was not entitled to a...

Okay guys, I’m changing the leather in the w208 and I need some suggestions. Currently I have black on black in the car, black leather with black interior (dash, door cards etc), and Wood (Steering wheel, gear knob etc). I’m thinking to re-trim the car in Sand (light beige) with black...

Hi all... I need a bit of advice. I've been reading posts about how the glowplugs on a 220 cdi w210 chassis can be troublesome. I thought I would replace them anyway as the car has done 130,000 miles on the originals. I replaced three of them with absolutely no problems at all. I thought it was...

Hi, I have been trying to sell my low mileage Y plate Sports Coupe with Evo Pack, Panoramic Roof and fulll leather for about a month now on both Autotrader and Exchange and Mart. I've had a couple of cheeky callers offering trade price but have not had any serious interest. Is the...

:bannana: Hi, Can anyone help me with this problem I have, I recently had a diesel leak on the return pipe from fuel filter.I have had the pipe changed also had the fuel filter changed. I never had a diesel knock before, I have checked and tightened all joints for air leaks. I believe these...

Advise needed (now sorted) I today went to book the e320 in to the bodyshop after the damage I told you about here. I telephoned them this morning and was told that my courtesy car was going to be "Ford KA" and that I had to arrange insurance cover for it. Now elephant is telling me they do not...

Hey Everyone, I am considering buying a 1991 W140 500SEL with 170k on the clock. It has no history!. But the car is £2000, and spent much of its life as a wedding car. The car is extremely cheap, I know the guy who is selling it, and prior to its purchase i'll be taking it for a 100mile test...

Guys, I have a leak on my radiator as pictured below - it's at the neck of the level sensor I believe. I'm a newbie to these things. Now my car was orig from UK and the oz mechanic confirmed the radiator is of a diff design to the ones in oz. So I should get a replacement ready in the event my...

Hi All Going to Goodwood tomorrow and appreciate any tips or advice about the day. Any do's or don'ts? Many thanks Ian

Hi Guys! Finally got me car back so I am very happy - but my electronically adjusting rear view mirror is vibrating when I have my stereo on :( makes it impossible to see out of the mirror when driving...... since last being taken apart to fit bluetooth phone kit it has wobbled - basically its...

Hi, A friend of mine have merc c180 automatic, when he wants to overtake or when the rapid increase in speed required there is a delay of about 1.5 seconds, is there a way of reducing this delay and have the gearbox be more responsive? many thanks for your replies.

I have a friend who had been working for a start up 2 man delivery company as a driver/general grunt for a couple of weeks. His boss, a single chap with no family in the business or the area, had the misfortune to be killed in an accident just a few days ago. The co. they did the vast majority...

Hi all my first post. had first test pilot drive in E320 cdi Avantguard estate 2day. really really nice. :) but. what is best to go for? 220 or 270 cdi? its got to be an auto, lots of M6 driving start-stop-start-stop-etc-etc :mad: Only going to be doing around 70mph as company pay...

I am looking for my first mercedes and have come across a 1998 c180 esprit manual with 59k miles. Is there anything I should be looking out for? The car is in first class order and comes with a main dealer service history. What are the service intervals for this car? What mpg can I expect on...

Had my auto box fluid changed today, £69 for the fluid and filter etc (gen MB) and my local merc specialist charged me £35 + vat labour to do the job which wasnt bad, notice maybe slight smoother gearchanges but its the peace of mind really as he said the old fluid definately looked ready for...