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  1. W

    Feeling a little cruel - keep or break the 300TE?

    Seems a little ruthless but I'm wondering what I should do with my '91 W124 300TE. It's been a good workhorse for the last couple of years, never let me down and has been handy for moving things and a spare car as well. But - I'm reluctant to spend any money on it. It cost me £320 two...
  2. T

    350CDi W212, is break in oil change worthwhile?

    So would you recommend it? Would be a DIY for me costing no more than cost of oil and filter. Is there a good rationale for changing oil after say 2k
  3. tolly

    Break discs

    I have a w202 c180, and she has the solid break discs. Its time to change them because theres barely any metal left and i was wondering about the internally vented discs, would they fit my calipers width wise? Because the standard ones are 12mm i think and the vented ones are 25mm Thanks
  4. trando

    New CLS Shooting Break

    Hi all What is a Shooting Break? is it just a posh word for an estate? Mercedes CLS Shooting Break | Auto Express News | News | Auto Express Trando
  5. S

    My Easter Break

    With my only day off work this splendid bank holiday Yesterday I thought I'd take me and my Lady for a run in the car. We set off From Glasgow, up Loch Lomond, over the A83 to Inverary (taking in the spectacular rest and be-thankful pass. Leaving Inverarry, we headed over to Dalmally, then...
  6. C

    HELP ! BRAKE light fuse keeps blowing

    Have changed the 15 Amp break light fuse twice in two days. Each time the fuse blew after only a coupple of hours after replacing. When the fulse blows the ESP,Abs orange lights come on in the dash. that dosent bother me but what is a problem is the fact i have no break lights. :crazy: Help...
  7. Bobby Dazzler

    Business mileage - what's you break even point?

    I've just completed my business expenses form for last week, and it got me thinking... For those of you who are able to reclaim the cost of travel expenses when driving, what is your current break even point in terms of MPG? I choose to use V-Power, which last time I filled up was 120.9p...
  8. D

    1993 w124 280TE metallic dark grey spares or repair, may break if enough interest

    The head gasket has just gone on my K reg 280TE and the repair costs are more than I paid for the car. So unless I can find a cheap mechanic to repair it, it’s up for sale Here’s the spec Dark metallic grey, bodywork has a few scratches and small dents but the only rot on the whole car is a...
  9. Adamerc

    Break Switch & Speed Sensor Location on W203

    Hi, I am after location of Break Switch & Speed Sensor on C180 ,W203. Can someone please help Thanks in advance
  10. davethemus

    broke down on my lunch break.

    broke down on my lunch break. advice needed at lunch time today the car was workin' perfectly, once i bought my lunch i jumped in the car to make my way back to work, when i sat in the seat the clock and mileage were all showing as normal. when i put the key in too start the engine, nothing...
  11. B

    Wanting to break L*xus habit!!

    Hi chaps, First post - please don't hate on me! Okay, so I'm a three-time LS 430 owner (that's one of those big Jap limos, for those of you who can't bear the very thought). I've had one for the past thirteen years or so (first was an original LS400). Well, I'm bored, and I want sommat a...
  12. mirras

    Bad men at MB break my car

    My 6 year old SL500 which I bought about 6 weeks ago has a full main dealer MB history and has not missed any services or recalls. I have been systematically going round the car and fixing any minor issues as I go but one thing I have noticed to my severe annoyance is that many of the clips and...
  13. trapperjohn

    Hella Boot Spoiler W202 with break light.

    Brand New. Still in its box. Unpainted. Reason for saile - Dont have a 202 anymore. Brought from well know parts place - circa £100. Yours for £50. Buyer collects- Lancashire PR6. Drop me a pm. Cheers - trapper:crazy:
  14. M

    willing to break w124 250 diesel auto

    i was wanting to sell this as a whole, but if anyone is interested id be willing to break. the car is a 95 w124 250 diesel auto, blue cloth, walnut. the car has a long mot so it a shame to break really. offers for the whole car? would make some one a good daily hack
  15. 2

    Clueless drives who blatently break the law

    Coming out of Edinburgh on dual carriage way today, this stretch has a permanent bus lane. patiently waiting in the other lane in a queue. Transit tipper drives all the way down the prohibited bus lane. I end up behind him at the roundabout, follow him round and once off the roundabout i move...
  16. MSG2004

    Mobil life Break Down Cover

    Hello To put it simply, would the cover that comes free with the car for up to three years when serviced by approved garage chang your tyre if you had a puncture/etc???? Does this coverwork like the top flight AA/RAC, to home/destination, fix on the spot avd replaceparts carried by repair...
  17. janner

    E36AMG - Break or sell?

    My W210 E36 has been sat in the garage for a few months now and I'm thinking it's unlikely to become collectable so I should get rid of it. I MOTed it last year and drove it for 12 months. It's a CatD with very light front damage (just the bumper really). I stuck the front bumper back together...
  18. janner

    Garage break in

    Some lowlife broke into my garage (actually I suspect more than one given some of the things taken) :mad: The loss of the tools will hopefully be covered on the insurance but I doubt my car stereo, or the damage to the console, will be.:rolleyes: Why, why, why, rip my car apart for a stereo...
  19. D

    Wtd W203 Rear Break Light Strip

    Hi if anyone has one to sell or knows where i can get a 2nd hand one please let me know cheers
  20. tlzeebub

    How to break your MAF Sensor

    Had the bonnet up the other day and thought i'd clean the MAF sensor, so i removed it and noticed that it has black deposits on it so I sprayed it with carb cleaner which cleaned it up a treat. The car started fine but when i pulled away it was like someone had stolen the turbo and no matter how...
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