safety

Hi everyone, I have been looking around for possibly a Merc W203 C220 CDI in the summer, but I am getting tempted by some of the W202 cars as they have simpler and better engines with regards to overengineering vs the newer mercs that have quite a few electrical issues etc. I was just...

Would be very interested in hearing people's experiences with Distronic Plus, both positive and negative. I have just got my 2011 E350 Cab (A207) with Distronic Plus because I'm refusing to pay 5k for a train season ticket and am going to not worry about sitting in traffic running in and out...

Working at a grammar school today I saw this. This is a blatant disregard for the safety of all walks of human and animal life. Far worse than using a mobile phone whilst behind the wheel. This person is potentially out of control every time they drive this car and no matter what...

High-performance cars from Mercedes-AMG ensure safety: SLS AMG and new C 63 AMG Estate on standby in the Formula 1 World Championship OFFICIAL PRESS RELEASE Affalterbach, Germany, Mar 22, 2011 – Ready for the starting event of the Formula 1 World Championship in Melbourne, Australia...

A new tourism strategy, which is expected to contain plans to move British standard time to Central European Time, will be published by the government later this week. If the plans get the green light it would mean that the clocks would be brought forward an extra hour from Greenwich Mean Time...

Mercedes has released details of new [to the SLK but already seen in the E class] safety features of the new model. More details and some other pictures here. 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK teaser no. 3 - safety systems OOPS just seen this has been posted already by KillerHERTZ sorry.

Just received a letter from MB regarding Inspection of power steering pump. Certain vehicles produced between 01 June 2009 to 28 February 2010 could develop a power steering fluid leak etc. etc. Contact dealer to arrange inspection...

Article based on U.S. trends. Same in the U.K. ? Car Buyers Rank Entertainment Over Safety 2010 Honda Odyssey Rear Entertainment System. Honda© It’s the great high-tech showdown: As new technology floods into vehicles, consumers are starting to favour infotainment over...

Hi all, following my pre-MOT check of my car, I noticed a crack in my exhaust, running about 2" round one of the pipes that exists the cat. It's not leaking and passed the MOT with no problems but I don't want it to get any worse. I am proficient enough to weld it and I intend to do it in...

I just love this photo from todays aborted qualifying.. :) Anyone staying up to see quali at 2am and then live race at 7? I know two people that are... :)

Just sat in my car waiting for the wife and had a very near miss. Some idiot in a land rover who wasn't paying attention almost ploughed into the back of me. This made me wonder whether sat here without the engine or full electrics on would mean that if I was hit none of the air bags etc...

As I (constantly) pine for an SL... my main concerns often relate to reliability and safety. My w208 scores highly on both of these, in my mind, and i have doubts over the old SL's. Reliability I guess is a question for any of you current owners. Is it more of an issue for the R107, or are...

Hello Following from recent posts about speeding... what are peoples thoughts on saftey devices (aka Radar type equipment and TomToms with Speed camera warnings?) I use to have a radar detector years ago, but more recently use TomTom with the saftey camera database / red light camera etc...

See it at MB Video Mercedes-Benz TV The F800 is stunning but the rear looks like a Mondeo or Jaguar XF. Does it makes sense to have an electric diesel E300? The noisier diesel engine to tell pedestrians a car is approaching from a quieter electric engine.:dk:

Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG is the New Formula 1 Safety Car The most powerful Official F1TM Safety Car of all time: The new Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG takes its place at the head of the Formula-1 field Gullwing model for motor racing's top flight Unique super sports car concept Two monitors for...

I have a brand new & boxed pair of Dr Marten Safety size 9 work boots for sale. Having a reputation for durability, safety & comfort the retail price is quite high, I'm looking for £30 =£7 postage. Look at this link for details http://www.arco.co.uk/products/6G850...ety_Boot_Black Payment as...

Just recieved notification that my partner was doing 35 in a 30 :wallbash:.... Caught by a camera on a tripod next to a bike. He's doing good business after catching 3 of my family now. If she get's offered a course it will be £75, which is more than normal? I thougt it was normally £60...

Hi. I have a 2001 C180 Estate (W203) and am looking for the retractable safety net that can be used when the rear seats are folded down. The one that came with the car only fits the rear section and is too short to fit the front hooks when the seats are folded down. All that mercedes can offer...

had an urgent safety recall letter just before xmas booked car into southend mercedes for today arrived to be told parts on back order recall is for crankshaft sensor apparently engine can loose power and not restart the recall is reference p117 any one know anything about this ? Dont know why...

These use little men, equiped with Tripods to catch motorists. What do we think - are these really promoting safety, especially when used on a nice large 3 lane motorway, rather than using a van which drivers may have a better chance of seeing. Just to clarify, yes I am bitter - M180 fast...