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Hi My c-class is sitting lower atthe N/S rear corner, I have checked the springs and even swapped them side to side, I can't check the shockers as they won't budge suspect they are gas filled and not oil. All the arms are straight and the bushes are fine. No excess weight in the boot. I...

I have for sale a pair of brand new genuine panels that go below the headlights on a W124 E-Class. They are unmarked and in perfect condition - I've only had them a few weeks and they've been stored safely in a drawer. They are for the facelift model and do not have the holes for the headlamp...

hi evryone just need some quick advice iv been told that the Front offside lower wishbone ball joint has too much play on my 97 w202 c180 and when turning anti clock wise is making a horrible sound. any advice on how much this is going 2 cost or is it a big job ? thanks

Just had the car MOT today, it passed but with advisories of nearside and offside front suspensions have slight play in lower suspension ball joints. Also nearside and offside front suspension lower dust covers missing/split. Do you think I should get them done before next MOT, I only do 5K...

hi all, my rear quarter light lower window trim has been stolen! strange thing to steal but there you are. i ordered the new trim from mb and it doesnt come with the clips to secure it back to the bodywork and mb dont list them as a spare. they suspect they must come with the glass...

hi There is excessive play at the right upper transverse conttrol arm mount on my 1985 R107 SL. how difficult is this to fit? if i am just replacing one side, would i be OK to unbolt it and remove and replace it without removing the spring? sorry i've not dont work on suspension...

I have noticed from reading the forums that some Mercedes suffer from lower ball joint problems [noisy/total failure]. Does anyone know if the a-class has similar concerns? Thanks, Chris

Isn't interesting that when it comes to new cars we all think that the USA always seems cheaper; and yet its interesting to see that the do seem to hold their value better than here in the UK despite the financial crisis that appears to be there. A search of E55 AMGs shows (only) 25 for sale...

I own a T plate V6 C280 and although i understand that it already has the uprated sports suspension which is lowered somewhat, when I am driving i just don't feel that it digs into the road enough when cornering at speed. So i was thinking of changing the entire suspension system and dropping...

Hi All Planning to change the front lower balljoints this weekend on my w202 1997 c180. Will this work affect the tracking or any other front suspension settings (castor/camber etc)? Many thanks Phil

Report in The Times and other media today. Personally I think it should be Headlined: 'Plan to reduce Road Deaths by 30%' but they know that their headline will get more response. http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/driving/news/article6136213.ece

Bit of a strange request I guess, but my W124 has headlamp wipers which I want to remove. So I need the two thin panels that go below the headlights without the holes for the wipers. In almandine red if possible!

Hi, I've noticed a noise appearing from the driver's side front wheel area on my manual 2.5-16, it sounds like a squeeking/squeal type sound which is more noticable when steering. I haven't driven the car for a couple of weeks, jacked it up to have a very quick look but I haven't got...

i found in TDI's forum, that guys ar moding their gearbox 5th gear "tranny's" or how do you call those weels with teeth :) they fit a tranny with less teeth= lower rpms in highways runing= more MPG :) so i wonder as i have more power now :D could i fit one in my merc ? i mean i have 130km...

is there a difference between early and late model w124s on the type of lacquer on the lower body covers and bumpers? The early ones look more matt - are the later ones the same paint and lacquer as the bodywork or is there a difference?

That's at least a 30% drop since July. Without wanting to sound like a Daily Express headline, when are we going to see the benefit of this at the pumps? At its peak, a garage near me was selling Diesel at £1.34 per litre, and is now selling it for £1.27 per litre (very different from a 30%...

These are expensive from the dealer ...

Hello With previous cars I have had I can hold the button down and open the windows, again to close them. I've tried all sorts of combinations of the remote but no luck. Is it a NO or does the stealer need to program my keys? I'm guessing it maybe a no as my mirrors I have to fold in...

Hello all, Brand newbie here and as yet without an MB but just ordered new C-Class C220CDI SE Auto today due June 3rd. Will be my first MB and after just turning 40, think I deserve one. Had couple of Golf TDI's last 6 years which been pleased with especially current GT with DSG but fancied...

Slight knocking over uneven ground from front driver side. Whipped the wheel off and there's a fair bit of visible play from the lower ball joint. Got a pair of ball joints from Euro Car Parts (£36 inc.VAT) and set about changing them. Stupidly, despite seeing the taper on the new ones, I didn't...