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  1. M

    W115 car Ariel placement

    Maybe im being stupid but ever since I've had my w115 (restoring it ) I can't see where the Ariel goes for the radio ! It's been on the drivers floor for ages and I don't have a clue where to mount it. Any advice would be greatly appreciated ! I'm learning as I go :) I also have a small...
  2. gr1nch

    Resources for protecting your car from attacks

    Having one's car attacked can be devastating or, at best, merely inconvenient. Attacks include: * theft of the car * its contents * damage (mindless vandalism, also forcing to gain advantage, e.g. window, ODBII port, dash, * malicious (e.g. to cause an accident) For privately owned vehicles...
  3. RossMB

    Cowdray Car Centre - Colchester - My E55k

    Great work this week on my E55 from Chris and his team, service carried out and few little bits rectified. Plan now in place to rectify my stumpy tailpipes, believed to be eisenman backboxes for a saloon, hence my lack of length!!! When it goes in for MOT next month it will be given a few...
  4. RossMB

    Cowdray Car Centre - Colchester

    Great work this week on my E55 from Chris and his team, service carried out and few little bits rectified. Plan now in place to rectify my stumpy tailpipes, believed to be eisenman backboxes for a saloon, hence my lack of length!!! When it goes in for MOT next month it will be given a few...
  5. A

    Car doors won't unlock via Wireless

    The car is a W204 2014(pre revision) C180 1.6cgi So I installed a dash cam and hard wired it. It works. The doors won't unlock via the Radio, but works perfectly via IR. Oddly the doors lock via wireless and IR. The car starts and runs fine too. I guess it something to do with the dash...
  6. grober

    New European Car Giant on the Horizon??

    With the news that GM's Opel Vauxhall divisions are in discussions with the Peugeot/Citroen/DS [ PSA] to form a new conglomerate to rival the VAG group in size its possible this may have implications for a post brexit UK car industry. May not happen of course but if it does plant...
  7. Taipan

    Mercedes CLK200k convertible 55 reg, 70k miles, full service history, lovely car

    Up for sale is my 2005 Mercedes CLK200K A209 convertible. Finished in the best and most desirable combination of Obsidian black metallic paint with black leather trim. Refinements include and are limited to, Electric windows Electric power assisted convertible roof Power steering Cruise...
  8. R

    Car going into dealer next week....

    Hi guys, well think I will need to use the extended warranty for my car Need to get the steering sorted on the B class as i've replaced the tyres all round, had the wheels refurbed, tracked twice both times its spot on. Still the car pulls to the left and the steering feels so...
  9. T

    car back from bodyshop substandard repair

    I got my car back from bodyshop thursday after repair to a slight dent on wing and scrape to bumper on passenger side. when picked it up i spotted a few minor issuses so siad i wouldnt sign off on work there till had better look at home. now from a distance or to someone who may not be into...
  10. gr1nch

    Experiences picking up a new car on 1st March? At Grimsby?

    The dealer in buying from were keen to point out said they'll be very busy. They've back-to-back 30 minute pickup slots all day and I picked one. Curious on members experiences getting a new car on this day. * Do all the things happen that you would get when normally buying a new car at a...
  11. G

    Hi, and here is my car

    Hi, i'm paul from Edinburgh, i just bought a C180 Kompressor Evolution 56 plate with 20800 on clock, 1 owner, full Mercedes history, every service bill and Mot..Mercedes said they think this is the lowest mileage in UK..car is minted including engine bay..I'm unsure is i can post pictures but...
  12. C

    AMG SL Car Mats

    Thought I'd treat my car to a new set of mats as it still has the originals and they are looking a bit tired. Tried my local dealer who said they don't do the AMG ones for my car any more! It's only 2009. He could only find Ines with V12 embossed on them which I didn't want. Tried the Mercedes...
  13. lfckeeper

    Car feels odd

    Driving in a spirited manner off a roundabout the car felt like the left front 'gave way' (best way i can describe it), no knocks bangs or anything. Thankfully I was near the garage I take the car to. He checked the suspension and said everything was solid with no play. He took it for a quick...
  14. P

    Advice needed for new car delivery late >2 months

    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...
  15. moonloops

    Best sub £1k 4 door city car?

    Bangernomic spec as above, manual, 4 door car with low tax bracket if possible. Would like something moderately reliable. It's for my mate Dave, not me :thumb:
  16. mbzclk

    THB Bury CC-9060 Bluetooth Car Kit

    Hi If anyone has one for sale in good condition with all parts I would be interested. Thanks.
  17. KillerHERTZ

    My New Car!

    1999 C200 W202 in Azurite Blue - Manual! 121k on the clock, 2x keys, genuine 15" Alloys, Avantgarde Grill. Got it off a mate of mine who hasnt washed it in around 8 years, Quite possibly the dirtiest car I have ever seen. Most, soil and Lichen, yes Lichen that stuff you get on roof tiles...
  18. A

    Gave the wife's car a wash and Polish

    First time I've cleaned the wife's car, she's had it 6 weeks now :eek: Before And after Gave all the plastic trim a going over with a cheap bottle of car plan back to black And finally cleaned the multiple spoked wheels took me any hour do all four :devil...
  19. B

    What do you use to dry your car

    Apologies if this has been asked before, i did have a quick look but couldnt find anything, Im looking for recommended clothes/chamois to dry the car. Does anybody find one to be better than another? or any specific cloth/chamois you use? Thanks in advance
  20. steve333

    A class premium car cover

    As per title,premium A class car cover,cost £150 used a few times when I had my A45 which I've now sold-£75,pm me for more details.
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