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Hi, just acquired a CLK350 sport convertible first reg Jan 06 Having driven for a few days I'm aware if a few issues that over time I need to sort. 1. Inoperative "comfort" seats, you know the lumber and side support thingy's. The electric seat adjustment works just fine. Any ideas what to...

Hey people Im considering a CLA45 AMG as my next car (when my Smart lease is up).. I had a CLC 180K Sport before which sadly she got stolen :( and got the smart to save up and have a couple of years of cheap motoring (my previous car before CLC was a MR2 Turbo over 300bhp) but now...

Hi all, I have a few questions regarding the geometry of our Mecs, more specifically cars form 2000+ onwards. As most of you already know, cars that were produced post 2000, only had the ability of adjusting the front and rear 'toe'. The only remedy of rectifying front camber/caster settings...

Hi Guys, New to the forum, I've just acquired (for want of a better word) a 2005 CLK350 Convertible, which from reading up about them appears to be an early one. I took it as part X against my M5, Its not something I had really considered before but I actually rather like it and the other...

Theoretically if you was putting together a s/c conversion for a 171 55 SLK what would it comprise of? To make it safe and reliable. What cost would you be looking at what time span for the work and what performance would be expected? Would it be a worth while conversion or would the cost...

I need to get a new battery for my 210. :( 1) I don't have a gadget to maintain electricity supply while the old battery is being removed. Apart from losing my radio stations, could this cause any other problems? (I.E. is it OK for the car to have no battery for a few minutes) 2) Has...

Hi there I've had the car for a week now and am loving it:thumb: I have a few boring questions so hope it's ok to post them here. 1) Is it possible to open all windows using the remote fob? I've tried keeping the unlock button pressed but nothing happens. 2) Is there a shortcut for going...

Hi, When generally do w124s get costly or need many repairs? I know no two cars are the same but is there a certain amount of mileage where for example a head gasket should be replaced or any other work like that? Thank you.

Hi All, I have just purchased a w210 320cdi avantgarde estate, I have a few questions please. The little lcd on the right of the dash is pixelated, so i cant see what gear the auto box is in? What RPM is 70 & 80 RPM in top gear? just want a sanity check, as the box is so smooth its hard to feel...

Hi Guys I'm interested in a C208 CLK 320 V6 made in 1998 with less than 90,000 miles. The seller has mentioned the following issues, which I want to discuss here... 1. The car has a sunroof an the seller has stated that since its a sunroof model, the car has no AC... Is this really...

I have noticed a build up of oil or carbon from two parts of the engine. 1. On the pipe that comes from the oil separator 2. On the Pipe to the right of the engine that attaches to the EGR (I Think) I have cleaned today all the oil and carbon from the pipes and will run to see if this is an...

Hi Brains Trust A few questions as thinking its time to have one of these... -Are the 5 speed manuals OK, or is car better suited to the Auto box. -Are the sunroofs problematical re. water ingress and subsequent rust issues? -Should one avoid the plain 230 as less power than the 230E...

Hi Everyone I picked up a new (to me) A209 (I think?) on Saturday. Very pleased with it so far too. Any way the previous owner told me to get the phone to work I need a module that sits in the arm rest compartment. So I've been searching on here and think i've found the answer but dont want to...

Not sure if anyone here is aware of my recent bargain 124, but I bought a 230TE to keep it away from the banger racing crowd. It's pretty faultless really... But there's a few niggles. At idle when warm, the oil pressure drops to just below two bar. It instantly returns to 3 at any sign of...

I just fitted a V2 to my W216 CL500, it works great but I don't see answers to the below questions anywhere. 1. I work away from home, car will be in a car park for 3 weeks at a time, any issues with power drainage? (Do I need to switch it off during this time period) 2. The "speed limiter...

Hi all, I wanted to rack your brains as to what the 2006 SL 55 was intended to run in regards of tyres in the UK? which model and what dimensions were fitted as stock please? My second q is iv had a look underneath the bonnet of a few of these and attempted to check the oil via the obvious...

I am looking to purchase a used W169 NTG2.5. I was told that it currently has 2012 maps on it. I have read somewhere that updating the maps on a NTG2.5 may require the firmware to be updated first. Does anyone knows whether a W169 NTG2.5 with 2012 maps installed requires a firmware update...

Looking at getting the SL55 detailed. Have a couple of minor scratches on the bonnet and also stone chips on the front skirt under the front grills. I assume a detailer cant do anything about the stone chips but wondered if the minor scratches can be rectified. Would the best thing be to find...

As some of you may know, after collecting my MY2009 CLS, the only two gripes I have are the crappy lights that Mercedes use (inside and out) and the anti-dazzle mirror. I upgraded the headlight bulbs to the Osram Nightbreakers which many people here recommended and they are much better. I also...

Hi all, what is the best option to make c63 sound louder? Should i get X-pipe or del cat?but i just want to make louder, dont want to change the sound? Sorry guys i am new in here and new from cars. Thx