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http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/industry/mercedes-benz-recall-75000-uk-cars-over-fire-risk Unfortunately looks like the UK will have a significant number of recalls.

Apologies, this one turned out longer than I'd expected, as the concept came up that VINs could also help thieves steal our beloved cars to order... Yesterday my M-B dealer sent me the VIN of my car which is being built in a week or so (hooray!). I was about to upload the VIN into that...

Some advice please guys. We're looking at a property, however, a Groundsure environmental search has revealed it has a medium risk from river flooding and a high risk from surface water flooding. This means it's been given a Black 1 JBA Insurability rating. River Flooding (Medium Risk) We...

http://www.independent.co.uk/news/business/Leading_business_story/15-million-uk-jobs-at-risk-from-robots-warns-bank-of-england-a6732381.html

Keyless entry and connected / online vehicles apparently at risk according to this article Hackers Force Carmakers to Boost Security for Driverless Era - Bloomberg Business

I have run screaming from a VW with failing DSG (google it) to a manual C class. Now my other half needs to run away from her Auris with failing MMT (yes google that too). She would like a B class but only drives autos, I have that sinking feeling, is it going to be another fiasco? I can...

Four month ban for Dangerous Driving after woman loses control of car through Ugg boot getting stuck under brake pedal. So, as well as being a style disaster, they're dangerous too :thumb: On a more serious note, it's quite scary the lack of thought that (mainly) women give to how their...

Hi all, Newbie first post - arrange to view a Merc CLK 500 tomorrow and wondering if im at risk from this Glycol issue ref the Valeo Radiators. I`ve searched and am finding it difficult to clarify as my car has a date on the V5 of 01/09/03 VIN number is WDB2093752F071211 Can...

I'm sure I know what the majority of opinions will be, but here goes anyay!! Halfords are currently selling 5ltrs of Comma ATF fluid for £15 which means I can change the fluid in my car for £30 (plus filter and gasket). The fluid is DEXRON 11/11D/11E/111 spec so should be up to the job. Has...

Post Code Risk calculator for any insusrance group in the UK with Visitcars This is a good one - says i'm 1692 out of 1697- i reckon i'm 1698 out of 1697!!! :wallbash::wallbash: Car Insurance Buster: Check average costs in your postcode | This is Money

Is it a real risk to buy a pre 2005 facelift CLK55 Amg Seen a nice 2004 one for good money, all the toys etc. I know they were greatly improves post facelift but how bad were they pre? Latest Used Cars For Sale in Chandlers Lane, Chandlerscroft - Exoticar GB Ltd I am struggling to sell...

2003 53 reg MERCEDES E55 AMG AUTO ESTATE 470 BHP on eBay (end time 02-Oct-10 08:06:33 BST)

Hi, I have a W202 1999 C220 CDI which appears to have a fuel leak at the injectors of cylinders 1 & 2. There is an accumulation of about 1 millimeter of diesel on the cylinder head in the well for the injector on cylinder 1 and about half that around cylinder 2. Around cylinders 3 & 4 it is...

Just for fun guys: Driving like a Jerk actually reduce the risk of traffic jams

Just cleaned the green hearse and on close inspection, can see that the 3 of 4 wheel arches - with a strong suspicion about the 4th - have succumbed to the dreaded rot on the inside lip. And I thought I had a fairly clean example... It just shows that rust on these is not a matter of 'IF' but...

....of bringing up your last meal! :crazy: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1997-MERCEDES-C240-SPORT-AUTO-SILVER_W0QQitemZ110233063598QQihZ001QQcategoryZ9855QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem I've actually seen this car in the flesh in Yarmouth, and it's revolting! The chap saw me have a double...

Further to this & this thread, my dealer has officially diagnosed a faulty accelerator pedal. (btw Ollie thinks this is most probable too, had a chat with him today, delightful, helpful chap, wished I lived nearer:o) They have quoted £140 inc vat for supply and install (half an hour labour...

And this is supposed to help? Three million Britons have been issued with the new hi-tech passport, designed to frustrate terrorists and fraudsters. So why did (we) find it so easy to break the security codes? "I was amazed that they made it so easy, the information contained in the chip...

As I understand it, the AMG wheel fitment (8.5 & 7.5x17) on the c class has tyre sizes of 225/45 17 front and 245/40 17 rear. This gives rise to a difference in circumference front to rear of 20.8mm. If fitting this set up to a car which didn't have it originally, will it not confuse the...

I see we're back to bashing diesels in the news because of the soot they allegedly produce... http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/4302211.stm