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Hi folks I am slowly working through improvements to my car. Fresh from fixing the outside temp display and the wood panels under the electric seat adjusters, my attention is moving on to the scrappy state of my o/s mirror. I hope the picture makes clear the problem. Two questions - does...

Hey guys, So I have been bitten by the "modding" bug and I have a crazy idea... I'm thinking of replacing the standard fog lights with something like these: Swift 05-UP CCFL Projector Fog Light for SUZUKI | eBay I know the AMG ones are 3.5" and not sure how big these ones are, but...

I have had my ML for 18 months and in all that time rear nearside tyre has been wearing unevenly on the edge. I need to replace the tyre but obviously want to sort the issue out before i fit a new tyre!. It has passed the MOT without any issues, i am thinking that a bush has worn but am...

Hi there, does anyone have any ideas on how to get a working de-mister on my W123 300TD, I would like this especially as the thing leaks like a seive and as such gets a little cloudy inside :o The issue is that the wire is broken in multiple places due to the cargo in the boot having scratched...

I get an intermittent dash rattle on the cls when driving any ideas what may be causing it and how to resolve it. Hope its not due to the stepper motor but seems unlikely as AC is fine

Hi All, I was driving back home yesterday doing about 40mph when i had a sudden loss of all power. I pulled over and turned the ignition off then back on and the car started on the button as she usually does and i carried on without any further issues (there was plenty of petrol in the tank)...

Anyone know the best way to clean up a M113 V8 engine exterior up so that it looks original and tidy. I don't want to sand blast it as don't want to risk sand entering the engine as the engine is complete. Just really want to get the oxidation off etc. :thumb: Saw a Aqua blaster on EBay which...

Hi I've a 03 c180 and when I lock the car the drivers door locking pin keeps going up and down v fast. Sometimes it will lock the other three doors and leave passenger one open. Any ideas what's causing this ??? Cheers.

Apologies if this has been posted previously, perhaps a Mod could delete it if so. How would you feel about drive by wire, without a steering wheel??? S-Class W220 World

Been living in this beautiful country for almost 7 years but mostly travelled for business. Would be great to hear of worthy places to visit with family for a weekend. Something that kids can enjoy too. Done camping when I was a kid but never organised one being an adult. Shooting? Quad biking...

Hi guys. I have a problem with the wifes W202 C200 auto, and it's driving me nuts. Generally it drives fine (barring a slight off idle shunt, but can live with that), but sometimes (about 50% lately), after driving mostly stop start slow stuff for a good hour or so (seems only when at full...

Hi All, I have recently purchased this CL500 and not a great fan of the wheels on it. I have seen this wheels on quite a few CLs, but think with the AMG kit on my car - it just needs something a little bit more sporty looking (currently quite conservative IMO). Any ideas? I dont want to...

does anyone know how to give our(customers/owners/drivers) new ideas to benz corporation??we can submit our real life situations,so they can update/innovate their systems.not only that,we can send them what exactly we need. Thanks!!:)

Car been in the garage for a month or so and the battery is dead flat, the problem is that it only just fits into the garage and the boot cannot be opened to access the battery> RAC man was stumped as will not go into N and so i cannot get the car out ????? Can anybody help please. Access is...

Can anyone tell me what the follwoing fault code 'B9CFF' refers too, I know its related to the restraint system..

2nd lighting thread from me tonight! TIA. My extension is coming on albeit at a slow pace :( . I have a large family room and I kindof want to do "something" with the ceiling as it's such a big space. Enclosed is a crappy diagram I knocked together. I'm thinking like mood lighting or...

As some of you know, im a manager at a well known fast food franchise, and its come to the time of the yr, where I need to organise a crew event. Last time they went bowling, and turn out was pretty shocking!! .... I havent got a price limit yet, but it has to be pretty reasonable per...

A discerning lot you are, so..... We have a client in Brazil who wishes to reward their prized distributors (approx 30) on an annual basis. Profile is varied - ranging from 25-55 year old men (mainly) who are rich. Need to think of some ideas for corporate gifts they'll find worthwhile...

This is my parents 1989 944, which they have had for 20+ years, it has only 72k on the closk and has hardly been used the last 10 years. It has been stored in a dry garage and MOT's every year and recently had the belts done by a Porsche specialist! My father has decided to sell it, it is in...

About two weeks or so ago I had the front crankshaft bearing replaced. Since then it has developed a tappitty / pinking noise when acclerating and putting the engine under load. Car booked in for next Monday. Anyone any ideas? The noise wasn't there before the bearing replacement so is this...