mechanical

Hi all, I've just bought a 1996 w124 coupe for with 120k miles. It has had the head gasket, cambelt, suspension, exhaust, auto box fluid change, and full mercedes service 2 years ago at 110k miles. since then it has had an oil change and nothing else. I like to do a bit of home maintainence...

Has anyone had any experience of underbody / engine detailing? Mainly cleaning salt deposits and light corrosion etc from alloy components - not looking at Waxoyling specifically but what protection can you apply to transmission housing - wishbones etc once clean? Don't like the idea of...

Just recieved the reminder for the mechanical breakdown warranty, Tier 1. Price £848 for twelve months and have 2 days to comply. Car is a 52 2003 slk 320. 28,000 miles, 'A' service due in 5,000 miles. Has anyone ever had a claim on this, is it straight forward, as there seems to be a lot...

:confused: HELP :confused: Took Delivery of a brand new C220 CDI Sport Edition last week - had for 1x week - clocked just over 1,000 miles and - Brokedown. Is anyone aware of: V-Belt failure caused by 3x nuts not tight on Power Steering Pump Pulley Wheel? Roadside Engineer - advised...

Electronic controlled lowering module for Mercedes S, CL, SL with ABC (Active-Body-Control) interesting! http://www.speed-buster.de/en/tieferlegung_elektronisch.html

I would welcome any comments on experiences with warranty companies. I'm planning to purchase a policy for my 1998 SL320, which has had no problems in the year I've had it, but feel I need some peace of mind, in case of a big bill. Quotes, so far: Warranty Direct: £537; max for each claim...