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Hello all I am new here and have q some questions. BTW: I am in Australia. I am going to embark on a major rust repair exercise on my mercedes 1973 450 SL. I will be using the bulkhead panel kit from the SL shop in the UK. Can somone who has done this. please let me know if: 1) The...

Hi folks,just had the old girl in for a service at my local garage, mechanic said car is fine generally for age,however rear bushes and brake pipes have seen better days,he stated he has to drop subframe to deal with these issues but couldnt really give a price and keep me notified as he goes...

Morning, My W202 C200 with the M111 has a small oil leak from the wiring plug outlet of the cam solenoid magnet. I am a DIY-er at heart (with the backup of a mechanic for a sibling). I have seen a couple of threads with pictures where people have just re-sealed the cam magnet unit (have a...

I am sure this must have been discussed before but I am after some specific information if someone can help / share their experience please. I have W204 C180 Sport 2012 model and it been just a month I bought it. Though the car is clean inside out the thing I noticed is the windscreen which is...

I strongly suspect the answer is no, but I know nothing about these things so will ask the question: My son, who shall henceforth be known as Little Git threw the remote at the screen, and the proportion of said screen that is working has gradually diminished since, until now when it isn't...

My C63 saloon has got a crease and 2 dents on the passenger side door. Going round a few places next week to get some quotes to have the dents pulled out and door painted. What's the going rate between for a good job? Any Qs I should be asking?

My recently purchase CLK has some scuff marks on the seats and headrests leather, from the previous careless owner, I am struggling to find someone to do the repairs , the replies I have been given is 'we don't do car seats anymore' help anyone.

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I have my grandad's pocket (fob?) watch and the glass is missing. Any recommendations for someone to repair this please? Also, it is (probably) a German watch from the early 1900's, maybe even earlier, but with no makers name just a serial number 34106 and stamped 'Garantie 10 Jahre'. It...

Ever since I got my car I have had a slow coolant leak. I Have had the engine sniff tested and compression tested and they come back as fine :thumb: I have just found the leak after all this time and its seeping ever so slowly from the end of the top hose. I suspect underneath the hose the...

Hi all, Whilst avoiding a 7.5tonne box van on a building site this morning, I did this to one of my Himalayan Grey 16 spoke 19inch alloy. I've just received a quote from Merc of £569.05 to get it replaced, and they've said over the phone that they wouldn't advise a repair on this car (although...

Hi All, I have just taken delivery of a 2015 C220 Bluetec Saloon AMD line Auto. It is a "Mercedes Approved Used Car". It does not have a spare wheel or tyre repair kit. Are neither of these no longer supplied. Thanks.

I think there are a fair few SL owners on the forum so hopefully someone has had this problem and fixed it. The plastic handle was broken when I got the car. I have sourced a "new" assembly but it's not in as good condition as the one there so looking to just take the handle over. Anyone managed...

I have a small oil leak (an annoying drip or two each day making a mess of my drive!) my local MB garage (Hertford) tells me it is the inlet manifold that needs replacing. However, the cost quoted at an MB garage doesn't seem worthwhile for the age, 2005. Does anyone know whether there is...

Hi Are there any watch repairers on the site that could help with a small question please?

Hi All As title states, if a car has been maintained throughout its life by MB themselves and has a fully documented history, will they honor the 30 year corrosion warranty? Are there any T&C's to this (like mileage) car is 2001 with 260k on it :bannana:

Im open to realistic offers for my 94 S280 as need the space on my drive and receiving serious ear ache from SWMBO. She will to be collected on a trailer as needs a driveshaft.. There is a cracking set of AMG I alloys fitted all the tyres with excellent tread.. I really dont want to sell the...

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Hey guys, does anyone know where I can buy an engine repair manual for OM651 engine? Many Thanks

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