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Hi..I'm new to mercs haven driven beemers & audis for years & plumped for the above because my last audi was never out of the dealer. Anyway...lovely car that it is I was rather surprised @ how "unsporty" the the suspension is given that it is sold as the sport model. I appreciate it has self...

Quality Granville Fully Synthetic ATF-MV Automatic Transmission Fluid 5LTR | eBay Found this, allegedly it has the MB236.10 rating and also mentions NAG1. It's allegedly fully synthetic too And I've been running it with no problems for the last 10,000 miles. Might be a worthy alternative...

Hi guys, has anyone ever installed or herd on Dynavin Multimedia systems? Dynavin Store - DVN-MBC - Mercedes-Benz C-Class W203 Multimedia/Navigation System Looks like a cheaper option to the comand system but also a little suspect. Opinions welcome.??????????

I had joined the happy band organised by *** for his Highland Tour and we all met up for lunch at Port Appin and again in the evening for dinner at Kyle of Lochalsh. The weather looked promising for the Sunday and several of the group were keen to see a bit of Skye. I've toured this area a...

I have a 2009 CLK with factory fit Command NTG 2. I've added iPod interface in the glove compartment, a (hidden) Parrot interface for my Phone and a Pure Highway DAB radio hidden in the armrest. All is well but I'd like something a little more integrated and I've read that an upgrade to NTG...

I have recently started to use public transport more often. Mainly because of two projects, one in Kent and one in Glasgow, which made road travel something of a chore. I did quite enjoy this, although I noted that the rail was nearly always more expensive than the air option. I have a need...

I just wanted to give a heads up to those who are still looking for AMG door pins i found what looks like an exact match on ebay the fronts just screw on and the rears pop on. Quality is very good. Mercedes Benz W204 W163 ML C-Class AMG Door Pin Emblem: eBay Motors (item 270636193676 end time...

Today I went from a £100 bulb replacement to a "something is broken sir" quote for £1,000. My independent garage can't isolate the fault and so recommends a complete headlamp unit at £750 plus labour plus VAT. The main dealer won't run a diagnostics check for less than their minimum 1hr labour...

I have a pre facelift W203 2004 with Audio10 CD. I would like Comand but feel put off by the uber price of a retrofit refurbed unit and all the cable and bits needed to get it to work. I have emailed Alfie and Co. and have a price for supply and fit myself. I have been to see a couple of local...

Was in the motor factors today, there was a green W124 outside too, so I bought two 1 litre cans of cheap ATF for £4 each. I'm outside with the bonnet of my W124 up and the other fellow comes up as starts asking "Burning oil?" and then he notices I'm tipping the ATF into the rocker filler...

Hi all, I need some protection. Thick rubber. For my S204's boot of course, what did you think I was talking about? Official MB product (A2046800046) is £136. Has anyone found a cheaper alternative ? Needs to cover the loading sill too. I've put a "wanted" ad up - but if anyone has any...

Now that I have succumbed to an iPhone...:o there are many cars with ipod/iphone connection kits for listening and controlling it using the steering wheel controls and for viewing the playlists etc.etc.... With new mobile phone releases such as the new google phone does anyone know if...

My CLK came with an central armrest that comprises of two cupboards - what I'd much prefer is this : Can anyone tell me if it is available? Possible? Or is it LHD only?

I have a problem - one of my front speakers has blown and I ordered the KX120s as recommended here (ta!) only to discover that Ray Smith aswell as another online outfit are out of stock and unlikely to recieve new stock for at least 2 weeks (read a month) Does anyone know of an alternative...

Having just taken - tonight - (a home) delivery of my new A180, can members advise me on alternative Universal Media Interface leads, rather than those on sale from Mercedes? Haven't yet had chance to play with the Audio 50, but was surprised to discover the head unit showing proper directional...

I am looking for a W210 estate and have been giving consideration to using biodiesel in a 320 CDI or LPG in a petrol. My internet research suggests that it is not a good idea to use biodiesel in the 320CDI, but I can find little written about using LPG in the petrol engines. Has anybody...

I called Mercedes in Belfast yesterday, and the chap on the phone was not too sure of his onions on this one. I know it is fairly expensive and hard to get, is there a viable alternative? I have a self-leveling 190D with "black" fluid in the bottle. I take it the simplest/safest way to...

Hi, I am looking to get our C220 diesel automatic (143bhp) chipped. Should I goto a local superchip dealer and have a super chip fitted (cost £499) http://www.superchips.co.uk/ or one alternative is here: http://www.rstuning.co.uk/mercmaps.php They said Hi Paul We can offer...

Hi All I want to replace my Lambda sensor ( long story short tried an ebay MAS and now put original back, MPG dropped now considerably now - 220 miles ish on a tank ! down form 280 for same journeys ). So two questions i cant find the answer to with a forum search ... 1) I've replace Lambda...

For those who like OE looking equipment I have just installed a Becker Cascade into my R129 SL. This is available from Pixmania at a good price. As Mercedes used Becker as an OE supplier the functions on the Becker are similar to a Mercedes comand unit with linguatronic functionality, indeed...