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Ok, looking at replacement double DIN head units to replace the standard 20, does anyone have the Pioneer AVH-1400DVD? Other suggestions welcome, want sat nav, usb, bluetooth etc.

I've just brought a clc 2009 59 plate. I'm getting the esp message every time I start the car. Plus when the windows are open it sounds like something on my drivers side is rubbing. Sound sounds like it's coming from my back wheel. I was going to take it to a merc dealer but from the...

Renewal due at end of this month and just wondering if you guys have any recommendations for who I could go to for a competitive quote. I always shop round my insurance every year as I think it pays to do this so will try the main companies etc. but wondered if anyone had any niche insurers...

So annoyed with myself, drove the car into the garage 1/2 hour ago after a nice meal out with the wife ( up and over door ) jumped out of the car, pressed the fob to open the boot ( I hadn't opened the garage door fully) and bang took nice chunk of paint out of my boot lid below the plate. I...

Anyone recommend a good bodyshop in Oxfordshire. Need to get some stone chips sorted before having the car detailed. I would prefer not to use a mobile SMART repair service as some of the chips are on the bonnet. Any help much appreciated :D

Has anyone had any experience of detailing courses for the amateur who wants to learn some of the techniques to use on their own vehicles? I don't know much but I do know that I don't want a course where I would be one of a dozen pupils, for example. I would enjoy practical over observation...

I've got Autoglym products as they were pretty good for my obsidian black CLS.

I'm thinking of lowering the W216 at some point but want to try an electronic adjustable setup this time. What have you used and how has it been? Any scare stories on any brands? I see some cheap German ones on the bay but I've not heard of the brand. Thanks, Colin.

In light of MatB's experience with MPSS tyres, just gauging the latest experience of tyres for these cars from respective owners? I've run 3 sets of MPS2 tyres now since I binned the budgets that came with mine. OK I'm happy with them but are there any cheaper alternatives that do the...

An idea taken from anther thread, but I'd be interested to see which YouTube motoring channels people can recommend. Here are mine (mostly bike related, sorry) /DRIVE - YouTube BaronVonGrumble - YouTube Schaaf - YouTube RoyalJordanian - YouTube Moonfleet41 - YouTube RoadcraftNottingham -...

Hi All, Not sure where to ask this so sticking it here; I'm planning to get a tow bar fitted so I can take the family's bikes out on day trips/holidays/etc. I was originally wanting to get a discrete/removable one but on reflection would settle for a permanent one - the priority is function...

Anyone had a new hood fitted to their 107 recently - preferably in the South East? Are you completely satisfied - anything not quite right? I'm looking at having one fitted and wish to find a recommend fitter/suplier! Thanks

Can anybody recommend an MB specialist in/near Brighton? Worthing, Burgess Hill and Haywards Heath are also within striking distance. Thanks, Peter

Having my midlife crisis start a tad early at the age of 39 I've purchased a new C63 . No garage space for my AMG & I always like a "gleaming car" -so I was thinking perhaps a quality car cover. Is there any members on here that are as fussy as me about covering there car up when parked...

I'm looking for any recommendations for a single seater driving experience at any circuits within a reasonable distance from Selby, North Yorks. Any suggestions welcome, but those based on personal recommendation especially so.

Evening all I am having the engine oil and gearbox oil and filter changed on my SLK55- for peace of mind. My friend is a mechanic and works on the likes of Bentleys and looks after my brothers 63 plate M3 Le500- he knows his stuff! Just wanted to see if their are any specific...

Hello fellow forum members ! We are new to the UK and have just relocated here from the States. We are looking into the S320 or other S diesel models available here in the UK as one of the cars for our family. I am looking at 04-07 years for the S class and have a few questions: 1) What...

bit of assistance if possible please guys... 13,000 miles covered in our E350CDI cabrio & new rear tyres (255/35/R18/94Y) will be needed soon. only managed to get 9,500-11,200 miles out of the pirelli's on our old CLK, so quite pleased with 13k on the Dunlop SP Sport Maxx GT considering that...

Hi I am based in Worcester ( willing to travel 40 mile radius ) and need a 'service B" on a 2008 e280 CDI that has just hit 75k. Does anyone have any recommendations? Also does anyone know what I should be paying roughly? It's my first service on this car since purchase in Jan so keen not to...

A friend has a Pagoda SL that has severe pitting on the front bumper sections. Is it possible to have the parts re-chromed or is it more economical / better to buy new parts? If re-chroming, who would you recommend? Thanks for reading.