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    Are Insurance Companies ripping us off?

    Having gone from a nice but very old C220 CDI estate IRAC insurance around the £400 mark) to an ML (again old but immaculate) which I've yearned for, I found the insurance at £900+ for the year! 10 years plus no claims WTF WHY???
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    Recommended car wash companies?

    Hi All Was just wondering whether anyone knows any decent car wash companies somewhat near Luton or national chains, I know the result will not be as good as washing at home but I'm hoping there will be some reputable companies out there that do a ok job without any damage. Many thanks
  3. SilverSaloon

    car transportation companies that deal with shipping

    Hi Can anyone recommend any companies that would collect a vehicle from my house in Scotland and transport it (via low-loader/transporter) to Hull and put it on a ferry? I'm selling a car and the purchaser (who is genuine, not a scam, club member etc) lives abroad. I need an easy way of...
  4. MancMike

    If insurance companies were honest - cracked video

    Cracked is a cool satirical channel presented well. Here's a video on insurance, which made me chuckle as it's all very true... zfdSTyAcXfs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zfdSTyAcXfs
  5. toffee-pie

    Insurance companies.......

    Robbing me again. For the third year running I need to change insurer. Quote for CL55 - £1300. A 5 minute search yields < £700. Guess this is standard across the industry.
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    Lease companies and ConnectMe

    Apologies if this is covered elsewhere but I have not seen anything other than a couple of comments in the huge 350e posts... I have a 350e coming next month from Alphabet, sure I had read they were allowing Connect Me but I have just been told that I won't get it as they are not turning it...
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    Warranty Companies :(

    Hi All Hoping someone can give me some direction please. I have a 55 plate W211 280CDi Auto(127000 miles, full history) that has suddenly developed a Turbo Fault. The fantastic blokes at Mercanix identified a sudden failure on the electronic actuator. My warranty company are trying to...
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    55 Kompressor pulleys needed. Anyone know any good companies?

    The pulleys on my 55 Kompressor are knackered and in need of replacement as they're sounding awful. I heard its a common problem with these cars. I need the idler, tensioner and twin guide pulleys. Obviously Ebay has some parts but I'm sceptical incase they're Chinese rubbish. Eurocarparts...
  9. mattmeyler19

    C63 new owner mapping companies query

    So far I've seen eurocharged and MSL seem to be the favourites for remapping, anyone heard of Celtic tuning?
  10. The _Don

    Insurance companies refuse to insure Range Rovers after spate of thefts

    http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2809038/Insurance-companies-refuse-insure-Range-Rovers-London-unless-owners-secure-parking-spate-thefts.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490
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    Insurance Companies Charges.

    Hi phoned my ins. company yesterday to inform them that I had changed my wheels. The extra cost was £5.00 and the admin fee was £35.00, I won't say who the insurance company was but I was a bit pi**ed off that they charge that amount for something as trivial as that. It is not as though it...
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    Insurance companies make no sense

    Last year when I bought my C63 I was suprised to find it was cheaper to insure than my e350 convertable it replaced. Aviva were the cheapest by a mile and quoted me around £450. This year this has risen to £1050! A little look around and I can get cover for £335 from Churchill. And this...
  13. S

    Insurance Companies are a Strange Breed

    I bought my ML270 three days ago, I informed my insurance company LV, of this and they asked for a further £300 pound, this would take my premium on to £700, and that's not even for a full year. The vehicle I was swopping my NCB from was a Mitsubishi L200, not exactly a high performance car :D...
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    Leasing Companies

    I have seen many offers for SLK at a very low price, how can Mercedes do this? My wife would like (as they all do) an SLK and the lowest price I have seen is £227 on contract hire and leasing. Are these prices real? Thanks Gregg
  15. D

    Big Brother insurance companies

    I read an article a week or so ago (Cant remember where) re Insurance . When you insure your car sometimes the insurance company asks wether you are a member of motor clubs enabling you to get a degree of discount, in telling the company you are a member of a certain club you give them cause to...
  16. Nik_Endeavour

    Insurance Companies

    Finally they are looking into them: BBC News - Car insurance market referred to Competition Commission
  17. bh13coupe

    waranty companies, advice/experiences

    Guys I am looking at a 3rd party warranty provider. My rclass is aproaching 5 years old and I expect some bills coming my way :eek: Has anyone had any positive or negative experiences with any of the major providers? pricewise they are all within £100 of each other. Thanks Paul
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    any ideaswhich insurance companies do multi car classic policy WITH AGREED VALUE

    i am sorry in advance. i have noticed this was discussed before, i have just got my renewal and it is hiked by 50% my portofolio 1972 350 slc (one of 10 in the country, one of 3 which are tax exempt) 10k 1976 450 sl 10k 1997 sl 500 10k 1993 e220 convertible 5k premium quoted is £800 i am...
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    lease / pcp companies

    Hi, has anyone bought a car through a lease company on a pcp deal? If so who with and what deal did you manage to get. Ive had a quote for the C63 AMG Coupe from a company called niche automotive which was, deposit £3600, 23 x £626 plus ballon of £34550. total £52,548 which seems to good to...
  20. S

    Reputable Tuning Companies & Parts?

    Hello All, As some of you kow I am new to the MB scene, I am looking to get a C63 (not Performance package) prob mid January after all the new year hype is over, but already I am looking at Aftermarket bits and pieces and wonder if you could help me out with a few questions? 1: I spoke to a...
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