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Hi Guys, I'm trying to hardwire a GPS camera location alert device (Cheetah C550) to my left hand side fuse box on my W216 CL500. I have done it as follows; but it doesn't work. I suspect that its not getting an earth from the panel I have attached the black lead to; I...

Hi, I had some suspension work done at the front of my car some time ago (lower/ upper ball joints, suspension control arm) but only had the front wheel tracking done (not very reliable/ accurate set up). Recently when the car was lifted on the ramps (to check the wheel bearing play), I found...

Battery is 5 years old and looks as if it is not holding a charge. Checking the terminals the -ve clamp bolt is seized solid and did not want to force it as it could damage the battery. The battery installation looks original very clean no corrosion. Any tips or will I have to pull the...

Can't get my head around the concept of 'negative equity' in car value in relationship to GAP insurance. Copy here from GAP insurance company; Customer Purchase Additional Options Negative Equity (NE) Subject to an additional premium being paid (identified by ‘Negative Equity’ in the...

Hi, new to forum. Having trouble starting my e320 estate (03 plate). I have found the positive terminal in the engine to jump start batt but cant find the earth/ negative terminal. Can someone direct me please. Thanks

Hello . I have a W211 E270 2003 and when temperatures are negative as soon as I start the car i have a fluctuation at idle for about 10 seconds. It`s not a big fluctuation.... between 800 and 820 rpm after which it stabilizes at 800 and when it warms fixed drops to 780 . Do you think it`s a...

Went to look at new motors 5 months prior to end of my 36 month pcp to be informed the car value is already worth £1k less than the option purchase fee. Looks like ill have to do voluntary termination. A bit surprised and disappointed to be honest.

Hello all, My old faithfull W210 has started to wear front tyres badly on the inside edge. The suspension bushings look ok (not oily and soggy) and I can`t feel any slack in them. Could the springs be getting a bit tired and causing this problem? If I fitted a couple of new springs and the...

Hello All, Firstly hello to everyone as this is my first post. :D Basically I am looking at getting either an ML270 or 320 for around £5,000. I have just sold my car and my wifes Alfa GTV is coming off the road to spend a year or so being restored. Having recently got a dog and with...

Only surprising thing about this to me is that anybody would find it a surprise. "NOSE-diving car prices mean thousands of UK motorists are being plunged into negative equity on their vehicle loans, Auto Express has discovered. And the shortfall adds up to a huge £272million! The...