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Hey! I was originally posting in the new user section but, now I have a few questions, I think it's worth posting here! :D I'm entitled to a company car with work and the A200d AMG Line Auto fits the bill almost perfectly. I'm young. I like my gadgets and I like the idea of having a Merc...

Hi I have a rattle/knock from LHS suspension mostly on slightly uneven surfaces. The car has just sailed through its CT (French MOT) with me and the tester checking all the ARB bushes and ball joints. Should I replace the ARB bushes anyway as a starting point as they are so cheap? Also, probably...

Some background info on my recent cars...and their purpose. My daily driver for the last eleven years is a BMW 325i estate (e46) from 2004 (full M-technic with a recently fitted Bilstein B-12). I also have a Z4M roadster from 2006 as a second fun & sun car. My Z4M is modified with CSL wheels, AP...

First, thanks for having me on your forum. I'm a Yank, working in Sicily, Italy, driving a MB! (Go figure!) I've already got the head removed without issue. I found the head gasket leaking at the back of the head, no codes, no water in the oil and no signs of steam/water in the exhaust. The...

Hi Wonder if anyone can help with this, have the E270 cdi Auto think it's the 5 Speed Box. The wife was driving the Car the other day and accidentally moved the Shift sideways to the minus position,the gear selector on the dash then showed 1st Gear. she moved it to the right and it went up 2nd...

Hi I have a quick question. On average how many times will a insurance company let you add new car to the policy. Like for example if the car is no good and keeps breaking down and I need to change car. I may be changing my car maybe 3-4 times a year so just wanted to know. I dont mind any...

Hello, Im new to the Mercedes forum first time possting. I recently bought a w211 preface lift. I been reading about the e63 amg bumper conversion from various forums. I have some question I was hoping someone here can help with. I seen the below on ebay, I wanted to know will this fit straight...

New owner questions (and yes I have RTFM but it must just have been a man look if the answers to some are in here) Really will appreciate all assistance and answers provided. Car is an 09 280 Clk sport convertible with 55k on the clock, 7g,and command (plus half leather orthopedic seats) So...

Hi, I'm up early this morning with a W204 in bits as I am mid way through retrofitting an NTG4 command system. Ihave purchased the head and display as well as the retrofit kit with fan, loom etc. Everything was going reasonably well until I came to try and find where I plug the Can bus...

Hi all, this is probably been asked before. Appoligies in advance. I recently bought my w211. One of the rear clusters needs replacing. I was wondering is there any difference between pre and post face-lift clusters? I read on some ebay listing containing the word "led" Any one know if...

Hi there, Im new around here and to Mercedes so be gentle. I just purchased a 2009 CLS with the APS Command NTG2.5 headunit. I have a few questions that maybe someone can help me with. 1. Bluetooth phone pairing - it pairs fine with my Android phone but it wont do it automatically, it...

Hi all, Just picked up my facelift CLK 200 Kompressor yesterday, and I absolutely love it! Just a couple of questions I had that maybe some more experienced people could help me with. Apologies if this has been asked before, I tried searching and couldn't find the answers. 1. What is...

This will only be of interest to those of us running Weistec Superchargers. But a good explanation from Weistec themselves how far you can go with stock internals and transmission.. Full thread here- Weistec blower efficiency - Page 2 - MBWorld.org Forums Boost Ratings Our Stage 2...

Hi all. I have an S210 E320 estate, it has done us proud and mechanically it is great. We have looked around for a replacement car but in our budget there is a lot of scrap... We recently traveled about 80 miles to look at an 03 plate with 50K miles less than ours and it was awful. So, with that...

Hi all, i'm looking at changing up to W212 within the next few weeks, I've got my eye on few cars all around 2011 plate, there seems to have been a small update around this time, so i'm just trying to get my head around the change in spec . in regards to command do they all come with same...

I've bought a facelift S204 C220 CDi Sport as an inbetweener and have just got a few questions if anyone can help... 1) I plugged my lightening cable into the USB port in the armrest but it doesn't connect to my phone, do I have to buy a specific Mercedes lead? 2) Tried playing a cd and the...

Living in the north east it is inevitable that I will be driving in the snow at some point, but hopefully not for a few months yet ! Unfortunately and somewhat begrudgingly I had to include my Vauxhall Corsa Limited Edition in order to get the deal I wanted on my E63 but I am already thinking...

Had a look at the diff the other day and it's looking a bit damp, so thought it's time to change the oil. Does anyone know the capacity and oil spec? I think it's EP 80w90 but just want to confirm. Also, the bonnet won't stay up, and I can hear the spring mechanism clanking around on...

Double post. Please delete this one, mods.

just picked up my w124 E320, 217 mile trip home was almost flawless. not bad for a 20 year old car. i have a couple of questions regarding the automatic gearbox. 1. the vendor said it was a 5 speed auto but it feels like a 4 speed, and the engine RPM seem high at motorway speeds. 80MPH at about...