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...what's it like? My youngest has got her first nursing job in Queens Hospital starting in September. Where's good, where's bad? She will be living less than half a mile from the hospital in Union Road. Any pointers would be much appreciated.

Has anyone been here ?, they hold various car meets I am told once a month anyone been to them ?:)

UK-Deutsch fifth monthly meet at the 8 Ball Diner on the Northbound A12 Nr. Witham, Essex. Past meets have seen 70+ cars in attendance and as previously trophies are available to best VAG, BMW and Mercedes chosen by the 8 Ball Staff. Photo's from the May meet can be viewed on our forum...

UK-Deutsch all German Meet coming up next friday at the 8 Ball Diner on the Northbound A12 nr Witham, Essex. http://www.8balldine...night-27th-may/ Kicking off around 7:00pm with pleanty of parking, good food and great atmosphere! Trophies available for best BMW, Mercedes and VW/Audi with...

While this is about engines and hopefully will be useful, I thought it best to post in off-topic, as it is an old BMW 02 being discussed. I bought the 02 which was a completed restoration (or not quite as little quirks emerge), with some interesting little mods to make it a bit more...

The third UK-Deutsch monthly meet is almost here. Held on the 29th April at the usual venue - The 8 Ball Diner - www.8balldiner.com on the northbound side of the A12 at Witham, Essex from around 7pm The last meet was a huge success with a car park count of 79 at 9pm and we hope to see even...

Apologies to all living in Essex and Kent, it will probably snow in the next couple of weeks due to me changing my winter wheels / tyres back to summer wheels / tyres. It's now colder today than it has been all week.:D:D

UK-Deutsch Second All German car meet friday 25th March 2011 - last friday of every month thereafter Following the success of our first event we would like to invite you all to our second UK-D meet which will be held at the same venue - the 8 Ball Diner: The 8 Ball Diner | London Road – A12...

Hi all Now I am the proud owner of 2 beautiful Merc's I thought it was about time I joined this forum!:D I have a '99 W208 CLK 320 Elegance which I've had for years and one day will stop beating it up (I don't really mean that!) and get round to adding some choice mods. The second one I...

As a born and bread northerner , proud of my roots, lover of my locality, I find myself in the strange position of wishing I lived in Essex....! The reason.... I'm looking for my perfect R107 SL and the south seem to have them all....!! Was there an historic ban on SL ownership up...

I know its a bit short notice - It will be at The Runwell Sports and Social Club from 12 midday onwards Runwell Sports & Social Club The Chase Runwell Wickford Essex SS11 7XX http://www.runwellsportsclub.co.uk/index.html also attending will be members from the mercedes benz owners...

need to have a service done on the clk, can anyone recommend a indie in essex..? Spec: 230clk, 70k miles A service, year 1998

Hi all, could anyone recommend a smart or dent removal mobile company in Basildon or Essex area. I need to repair a small dent, a couple of very minor scratches and a deep scratch Thanks in advance

Hi All, I can strongly recommend this company, I experienced a really friendly and professional service, i had alway taken my SL R230 to the main dealer and always had some sort of issue with them (LIES, LIES, NO RETURN OF PHONE CALLS and MORE LIES) but with this company I was more than...

Hi guys Any recommendations on specilaist in the Essex or surrounding areas. To cut a long story short my W209 clk 240 use to ride so smooth now its so uncomfortable I literally can feel ever bump in the road and still on standard 16s alloys. I also forgot to add that I have an annoying...

Hello guys,I've just had my ML serviced by this main dealer. It was a B Service and the total was 485.48:confused: It did include a courtesy car and a (not very thorough)"clean & vac". Just to give you guys an idea,the parts came to 124.56 + VAT and the labour was 297.60 + VAT. I shall probably...

Hi, Recently got my car back from Richard at Mercedes Independant Specialist in Essex He's recently started independently and really took good care of my car. He ex MB and qualified at the highest level. Best bit was that he actually worked on my exact car waaay back in the day and even...

Essex gtg confirmed for the 19th july at runwell sports and socal club Meet from 12midday onwards Drinks are as cheap as £2 a pint and food is also avalable. Its 5mins from the A130 10mins from the A127 and A12 and about 20mins from M25. Social Clubs attending...

Another essex gtg July 12 or August 2nd After a good turn out last week i am planing another gtg on August 2nd at the same venue,( Runwell sports and Socal club) There is interest in this gtg already. I am looking in to other mercedes clubs to attend as well hopfully to have one big GTG. If...

Follow on from my post ref suspension worn out W203 Have just come back from elite tyres after a 4 wheel check and tracking and it drives like a different car:). Both front caster angles were out, front and rear toe was out. All adjusted. Cost £142 including 2 new caster bolts, not cheap...