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Hi Guys After talks of what you all like, I though it would be good to get pictures up of your detailing armary. So how is you collection coming along and what do you treat your car to? Pictures below;)

Hi all, Can't help but think that my CLS may benefit from some subtle styling additions, mainly a front splitter/spoiler/lip of some sort. Have done some googling and not found a great deal available. I did see someone else's CLS on here with what appeared to be a Brabus lip? Where would I...

Won't be happening this year as there's just no money in the pot for new rubber, let alone wheels to go with them! :crazy: However I'm interested in what the accepted norm is for a car that appears to use a rear tyre size that doesn't exist in winter rubber. Does one go for smaller rims? If...

I was about to buy a new set of 215x55x16 tyres for recently purchased Mercedes 16x7.5 Algenib rims replacing my 15 steel rims . Just read that the load rating is important as its a 7 seater, can someone give me advise me what load rating I need , I read it had to be xl and perhaps some...

I spend 20 years lavishing MER on my cars (mainly classics MG Roadster, Lotus Esprit, sorry no Mercedes – my excuse, if I need one here, is youth) I loved the way MER left the paint on the car so I could polish it some more (very important for a classic car). More recently I have moved over...

Hi Guys Just fitted some 19" amg rims to my w639 Vito They have 235/35/19 tyres fitted What would the best tyre size to fit on this size rim I would like a bit thicker side wall to the tyre, but don't really no alot about the rubber.

Tyre choice for a E55K W211 I had a pair of Cheap rear 'Fullrun' tyres fitted to my E55 W211 , they have almost 3/4 tread left on them after 4 months but one of them has a large spilt on the inner wall of the tyre, it will be replace tomorrow under warranty but I get the feeling that with...

Ok, the following happened on Monday. In the grid of South Kensington I was waiting to turn right. The street into which I was turning was quite narrow. In my right a brown van was waiting at the give way lines to turn right into the road I was on. In front of me a green van was moving at...

ok guys, looking for some help in my decision making process, here's what we're looking at. I have some 18" Brabus Monoblock VI's for my sport coupe that are in need of a light refurbishment. The plan is to only run these between March thru November (ish) and use my original cheaper MB 17"...

Hello all, me again. My recently acquired 240D needs new tyres all round. What's the preferred choice between originality, performance (not that I'll going to be going very fast in a diesel W123 :) ) and cost? Currently my tyres are so old, worn and mismatched that I haven't got a clue. I...

Hi All, I know well that sometimes a trouble shared works wonders, so I thought I’d offer this up and see if the same could be said for a dilemma. Both these models can be found for around the same money, and until I came across an image of the 220 my mind was made up. I’d had a hankering...

hi guys/girls.. mb novice here. i've approx £5k to spend on an mb and was looking for suggestions. i've always gone for old vw's in the past, corrados, sciroccos etc, but would now like something that has a bit more comfort. i do a lot of miles, 100+ per day, so a good cruiser is a must, am i...

It all started off quite simple... I wanted a complete change from modern cars and with a budget of £10000 and an average mileage of 4000 a year a classic seemed the way to go. I decided a r107 SL was the way to go.. Then I saw a lovely SLC.... Now I'm drawn to w123 coupe...

Hi Guys, I was just wondering if anyone could possibly advise me on the best engine engine oil for my CL500 (W215) It has recently been serviced by MB about two months ago now and according to the service schedule it states that they used Mobil 1 (5/30) I have heard great things about...

Ok basically i'm looking to get my mum a new car next year and I want to get something reliable, and for it to look decent too. My Dad and I bought the 95 Corsa she's got now 10 years ago with accident damage from a friend for £500 and its been the most reliable car I have ever seen, but she's...

As the company car benefit in kind lowers the tax code will your choice of car in the future cost you more than you anticipated? Will this change your choice of car?

First post ! I have a 2006 c-class with 100k miles ( all mine ) . Always fitted the MO spec Continental sport 2 tyres, which are now becoming more expensive each time I replace. Any suggestions for other replacments - especially for rear where I get 15-18k. size is 205/55/16 Thanks

I am in a quandry. Have a choice of an SL280 1998, V6 112 engine with 8500 miles or an SL500 1998 113 engine with 47000 miles. Both have been well looked after and the asking prices are similar. Fuel consumption seems to be close from what I read here 19.8 compared to 23.2. Although with...

I have a mate who has decided on the e class cabrio. He really fancies the idea of ordering in white but is worried about how it will look on a daily basis on UK roads. He is now leaning towards black. Are there any particular issues ordering white in terms of image, resale etc?

Hi. A friend of mine has an opportunity to join up with someone to run a chauffeur business. He's a Jag man normally but has decided he should probably get a Merc for the reliability. What do we think would be the best model for him? He is thinking something maybe 5 yrs old, classy but...