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Hi sorry for posting another oil question but im a little confused we have a E220 CDI 2008 we need to get it services but confused as to the oil brand i can get mobil 1 esp 5w30 for £41 for 5L the other option is to get genuine Mercedes-Benz PKW-Synthetic Motorenöl MB 229.51 which is about...

Hi all, I've ordered my new c63amg s estate and I now have a build slot and I have to confirm spec tomorrow. However I'm torn on colours, I'm going to use the car every day and I normally go for black cars but they mark easily and I never find they retain their shine for too long. So I'm...

Chaps I really need some help and ideas please. Ive been unhappy with the look of my current Brabus wheels inside my arches. I pretty sure they have an unsuitable offset for my W211. Am I right in thinking my E55 would have had the following offset : front et30 and rear et39? Can you guys...

Hi there I'm new to this forum (or, rather, returned after a long absence - it's a brilliant resource and I've been kept busy recently browsing the seemingly endless array of advice, opinion, facts etc). I've always wanted an R129 and am now in a position to buy one. The problem is, I'm...

I have a C200 CDI with an automatic gearbox that's done 65,000 miles, first registered in September 2011. It was last serviced in Dec 2013 and the vehicle details for my actual car pulled from MB's website say that it's due a "Small Service at 74,000 miles or December 2014. Assyst Plus on the...

Newbie here which may go some way to explaining my dumb question! I'm trying to work out the correct size of wheel I need as a winter set for my 2010 w203 CLC 180 Sport. Having looked at the various threads on here I still remain confused. The owners handbook it doesn't mention anything about...

I've got a 2003 sl with standard command. The problem I have is I tune the radio in to the presets, radio 1- 1, capital-2, heart-3, etc etc. But when I use the steering wheel buttons to go up down through the stations it goes in alphabetical order, BBC 2, BBC 3, BBC 4, etc etc. I works...

Hi I'm thinking of a new set of alloys. Wheels at the moment. Front 17 inch ET36 7.5j Rear 17 inch ET 30 8.5j Replace with 19 inch ET 35 both 8.5j I need to know they will fit and won't look stupid . I was wanting to lower the car as well eventually

Hi everyone, i have a c class 2011 with the ntg4 unit installed. I was told when i got the car kt has bt audio streaming. I now know it dont come with it set up already but i am unsure reading some posts on here and other sites if the software update allows bt audio to happen. Some forums...

I have just bought a Merc CLC 220 cdi se 2009 auto panoramic. GREAT ! except it has no Sat Nav. My trusty old Saab had ! So I thought I would treat myself, should get one for a hundred or so ? Then I realized it would sit on the dash and have a trailing wire how naff ! ? So I go to amazon...

Hi All I am just about to order some new tyres for my new wheels and have decided on Goodyear Eagle Asymmetric 2's. Following Alx's recent experiences with Michelins I am looking at ordering from 'Tyreleader' website and prices are best I can find. The thing is they seem to list 3...

Hi all, im looking to buy a c class (around 2008-2010) and i just want clarification on the c220 cdi engine There seems to be s few variations on the spec, can anyone confirm I have got it right as per below: c220cdi: 170bhp. 0-62 in 8.5 secs. mpg - 31 (u), 55.4 (eu), 42.8 (ave)...

Hi everyone, I cannot find anything regards this ( unless I've gone blind ). I have an E320 CDI 56plate with the following issue. Start the car, put it in R, remove handbrake and then the foot brake goes rock hard then the dash board shows up "HOLD". This has happened a few times now but when...

C63 AMG 2009 dash indicator says A5 service due. Mercedes "my service" says B service + brake fluid and plugs as extra when I try to get a quote/book a service. Local Mercedes dealership on-line booking system says A service required but no info on further requirements like plugs or brake...

Hi all, I wonder if someone can help me out here? I have a sneaky suspicion my ABC is leaking a bit on my 2004 SL500, so have started to do some research into Strutmasters (USA) replacement kits. Now, they tell me they do the correct kit for my model of car and there is actually footage of it...

So picked up a C63 AMG today with performance pack and LSD. Love it and looking forward to getting to know the car. When I did the deal a week or so ago I started looking at C63 vids on youtube and found resonator deletes, cat deletes and full exhaust systems and now I am confused. I...

Hi guys I have a becker audio 10 cd player in my w203 c180, I want to install my alpine bluetooth headunit. Question is how do I know if I have bose? Ive looked around the forums but there is shed loads of jumbled info.

OK I know it doesn't take much to confuse me :D I'm doing all the little jobs on the CLK that I promised to do but never had time, the next one is to touch in some scuffs on the leather. Now in the original Advert for the car which came from Normand MB in London it was advertised as "External...

I have just purchased a C180 w204. It was registered in December 2009 and is a 59 plate with AMG kit. I have googled and investigated on these forums, what audio equipment I currently have, so I could investigate how to integrate my iPhone 5 in the most cost effective way. I had a report from...

Hi All, From last two days i have been going through all the lease / pcp threads in this particular section of the forum. The general consensus is most members are against pcp and will opt for a good lease deal. As im anout to pick up a car next week on pcp im having to over think my decission...