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  1. G

    W211 Spring broken, Local mechanic or Indi?

    2005, E280 CDI o/s/f spring broken... Is this a simple task the could be done at local mechanic or better go to Merc specialist? N.B: MB dealer quoted me £300 pounds for replacing the front pair (it says, 2 white 1 blue 1.2 each total 2.4 hours) Thank you
  2. C

    What does your local main dealer charge for a diagnostic?

    As per title, interested to see how rates vary.
  3. 6

    Local owners in Derby area

    Hi folks, I am new to this forum, and I am wondering if there are any local owners in and around Derby? Maybe there are meets or events as well? Shout up if your in my area :thumb: Thanks James
  4. abecketts

    SL55K at my local indie

    popped into our garage and our mechanic John has a SL55k in with a failed boot mechanism, he showed me the faulty pump he had managed to remove, the pump alone cost £750 :eek: The car looked wonderful in a tasteful shade of black. He thought that sighting the pump at the lowest part of the...
  5. Halcyon Days

    SLR at local speacialist

    People might be interested in this - you don't see many of them about... Dropped off my car to my local Mercedes specialist today Independent Mercedes-Benz specialist Somerset, Yeovil and Taunton and up on the ramp having a service was a lovely, black McLaren SLR. I figured that if someone...
  6. C

    Reversed into bollard-calcite white-go to Mercedes to fix or local garage??

    Is it a case of you get what you pay for?? Annoyingly reversed straight into a bollard taken scuffs paint right through to the base-neighbour also said it looks like I've knocked the bumper out of line. Said replacing parts and labour won't cost much but the paint-calcite white- is expensive...
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    • bollardcalcite fix garage local mercedes reversed whitego
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Bodywork
  7. K

    need local merc clk service A

    Hello everyone, I bought a clk220cdi recently its due service A in a week. Can anyone suggest a good mechanic in Birmingham to change the oil and the filters. I dont want to take it to main dealers or independent dealers whos prices are ridiculous. thanks Kal
    • Kal2012
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    • birmingham clk local merc service
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Engine
  8. poormansporsche

    old git - v - my local butchers !!

    Blimey ! Elderly motorist smashes into Istead Rise butcher's :) Brett
  9. T

    First M B looking for local specialist

    Hi guys New member, first time owner CLK270 I'm looking for a specialist I can trust and form a relationship with to look after the old girl. I'm in Boston Lincolnshire but am prepared to travel to get the best service, any suggestions please Thanks
  10. markymark45

    w208 cabriolet roof mechanism fault local help required Oxford UK please

    Hello fellow MB owners, Im new to forums and message boards alike so please go easy on me....i have just bought a very nice looking w208 clk convertible unfortunatly i had to travel 300 miles for it and it was night time and raining when i purchased it so like A numpty i just took the sellers...
    • markymark45
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    • cabriolet fault local locking mechanism oxford required roof w208
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Interior
  11. Nicensleazy

    Petition Against Planned Closure Of All DVLA Local Offices

    I had to visit my local DVLA office last week and noticed a poster there regarding plans by the government to close all 39 local DVLA offices. I have used this office a couple of times in the past year and always found them helpful and efficient, as opposed to the service provided by DVLA...
  12. E

    MBworld local..

    Hi guys, Im a local on MBworld and got in contact with another UK user and he said to join! Look forward to seeing what talent the UK has!
  13. V

    Brabus CLS V12 Rocket Pics...in my local dealer

    Just been picking up some parts down at my local dealer and spotted this waiting for its lucky new owner...sorry about the rubbish picture quality...taken on a camera phone.
  14. zubear

    any local meets in harrow

    are there any local meets in harrow, Wembley greenford and so forth in london. usually organise a meet in greenford on another forum called autobahn25 but due to the weather recently i have been able to.
    • zubear
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    • harrow local meets
    • Replies: 29
    • Forum: Events
  15. D

    Free SLK loaned by my local dealer!

    My new car isn't due for a couple of weeks but my friendly dealer offered me a free SLK until my car is ready! I mentioned that my wedding anniversary was coming up at the end of November and it would be nice to have my car for then, but as this was an unrealistic timeframe he offered to lend...
  16. allias

    Anyone with Viseeo MB1000 local to Leeds?

    As in topic. I would like to take look on one and test it against nokia kit in my car. Its all in a name of science. As per this topic: http://www.mbclub.co.uk/forums/electronics/96519-need-upgrade-nokia-3110-bluetooth-2.html Anyone?
  17. J

    Best specialist local to me?

    It's probably best to get these details before I have a problem so I am looking for any Merc specialists witin a 30 miles radius of Rainhill :) Any help would be much appreciated :thumb:
  18. Ruby&JoW123

    New owner need good local mechanic

    Good day all, Following my desire to be poor and happy rather than poor and unhappy, I parted with my previous old banger (10yr old Peugeot 306) and rather than spending my money on another clapped out modern car I bought my 1982 230CE W123 in Nov 2009. I love classic cars and driving and not...
  19. greggster

    2010 plate SLS AMG spotted at my local tonight

    getting common aren't they! not as striking as the purple one!
  20. T

    Local MB Servicing Info Required - Newcastle

    Looking for a local garage to service my A160 for its first service any suggesions?
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