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I recently curbed the outside edge of one of my diamont cut, bi-colour amg sport plus alloys. After enquiring locally (north east england) with various wheel refurbers i discovered that there aren't too many companies with the specialist equipment to diamond cut the front face of the wheel like...

My newly acquired C63 is a mint car, aside from one thing, the 19" AMG alloys look to have been cleaned with wheel acid or similar, and therefore the lacquer has started to peel and leave the alloys cloudy and flaking in parts, that and a few curb marks around them. Could anyone recommend a...

Hi there folks, Looking for a bit of help from all you guys in the know with a problem ive been having with my Ignition Barrel on my 2009 ml 280 cdi. Recently when ive been putting the key into the ignition I don't hear the noise of the steering lock unlocking and I know now that it isn't...

Hi I have a 2012 W212 sport with the 'standard' 6 spoke AMG alloys that most of the E class and C class sport versions seem to have. A couple of days ago I kerbed one of my four perfect alloys and now I have only three perfect alloys! I intend to get the kerbed alloy repaired but I am unsure...

Hey guys Bought set of alloys for my w211 e320. They are 8Jx17 ET38 but in diamond cut/machine polished finish :wallbash: Been looking ages for these particular set of wheels, as believe these are rare wheels in 17" size Did not paid much for them, considering tyres are brand new free with...

Took the old girl to our friends boat on the canal today

Hello. I was driving and all of a sudden my car turned off. Steering wheel went all heavy. Then I quickly put it in neutral and start it again as I was on the main dual carriageway. It has happened about 3 times now for the past week. What could it be. please help. My car is e220 w211 2005

Just had a company out from manchester www.smartoutrepairs.co.uk Advertising to be specialists in Dimond cut alloys,, Well judge for yourselves :eek: Smart Auto Repair Photos by 370nel | Photobucket

Right guys, I drove from Portsmouth yesterday to Teesside with no problems so around 300 miles. This morning I turned my car on drove down the road and tried to overtake a car, the OBD light came on the dash and I lost all power as in throttle, so I pulled over and then the car wouldn't start...

Hi there, Well after painstakingly mounting the detachable tow bar mount to the rear of my 2004 W163 Inspiration, I discover that the current and original Brilliant Silver painted tow hitch cover with Part # 163 880 1105 doesn't fit anymore over the newly installed detachable tow bar metal...

Hello Can anyone help me please? I own an 06Reg C320 Sport CDi AMG Auto 78000 miles Since owning the car its had a few problems 1 Inlet Port Motor - Changed due to failure 2 Crankshaft Sensor - Replaced after breaking down In each case the Engine Management light was lit and went into...

I know the topic of who's best to use for refurbishing alloys has been posted a few times... ...however looking for members that have tried and tested guys out there who have dealt with diamond cut refurb's with good results. Ideally a place where the car can be left for a couple of days to...

I all, my engine management light has turned on on 2005 c class c230k, when idle the revs are going low and sounds like its going to cut out. From other posts I have seen this could be air maf, so took apart and gave it a clean, but no good it still runs badly. If I disconnect the connector from...

Hello everyone, Fantastic forum and really helpful. I own a vito 111 cdi 55 plate and been having problems with the engine cutting out when the van has warmed up. Theres no warning at all when this happens with the engine losing power leading to cut out. Ive had it to an independent Merc...

Does anyone know a good place (apart from a dealer) to get a new key blade cut? I managed to twist mine attempting to open my boot!! :D Boot opned buy key damaged....

I own a 1988 w124 200 saloon petrol with a stromberg carb, there is a fuel cut off solonid at the bottom of the carb which should operate when the ignition is switched off to stop the engine from running on. my problem is that the fuse which is number 11 in the fuse box keeps blowing after about...

Just been a bit of a numpty and managed to curb an alloy so feeling a rather cross at myself right now. I'm not so familiar with alloy wheel fashions so hadn't really paid much attention before, but does the "burnished" finish mean that the shiny rim on these wheels is diamond cut (and...

Very strange thing happened today ..... Moved off from stationary and the engine cut out, totally, but only for less than a second, and then carried on as normal in it's usual serene manner. It's the first time it has happened. Is this the start of the ignition problem these have ?

I was in the E300D this afternoon in the first of the summer traffic jams and it was around 28C. All was working fine with the A/C then after a while, the compressor cut out though the ventilation fan was still operating, no problem. The engine temperature was up around an indicated 105C - is...

Read a few threads on here but not quite got what i'm looking for. So I found that my alloy had been curbed, I know it wasn't me and the mrs is denying it (so who else can it bl**dy be?? :devil:) Anyway to save argument I just agreed... I'm looking for help or advice on what to do, I do...