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It may just be me, but have any of you had problems with your key setting off the alarms placed at exits to supermarkets, shops etc. ..? I really am paranoid now when I enter shops, 7 times out of 10 my key sets off the alarms on entering and leaving retail establishments. :crazy:

Had an email from Corel today, Paint Shop Pro Photo X2 is now available for pre-order. Some of the new features are unbelieveable I had to double-check it wasn't originally sent on April 1st!!

has anyone got a copy of corel paint shop pro xi needed for nephews college course he's starting even better if it can be found on the net:D

Had some rust spots around the wheel arches of the car that needed to be looked at and managed to find a good bodyshop in East London area. Picked up the car tonite and I can say I am very happy with the work hes done in blending in the paint etc, although he did say silver was the hardest...

Could anyone recommend a bodyshop in Bucks? My 1988 300CE needs a respray. I am fed up touching up all the rusty bits and some peeling lacquer and have decided that ,as it goes beautifully, it deserves a makeover.

There's a garage in Buckinghamshire that has their own body shop. I cannot name them for legal reasons BUT a reliable source tells me that the quality of their work is very poor - paint/lacquer peeling off as well as filler that is used for repairs. So be careful. I'm sure you lot can...

I got my car back from the body shop this morning, local guy ive used before. hes done a great job, cant even tell its been done, the repair to the off side door mirror and front bumper not even a sign of the deep guages. the paint is great too. i have just given the car a quick wash and...

The car has just come back from the bodyshop, it still needs a final buff, but you can see the difference the colour is Crystal Cassiterite Black. What do you think?

Newly bough C200 (98) needs the bonnet and the wings (at the very least) re-sprayed. Have spoken to the aproved MB body shop in the area and quoted £800 + VAT for both front wings, bonnet and the colur inserts on bumpers front and back for an extra £100 + Vat So just over £1000 ish all...

Hi Just had some rubbish off the M1 motorway hit the front wing of my E55 yeaterday. You can imagine how I felt! Didn't even sleep last night it's cheesed me off so much. The car was totally unmarked before this. Must have been something made of rubber and metal as it left a rubber mark and...

I have a 2001 S500(21,000 mls), it was serviced less then 1,000 mls and now it shows a sign saying ABC inactive visit workshop. The sign on the dash does not cancel and it does not all me to look at any of the menu. The car has not been used any differently and cannot understand what has...

The MERCEDES SHOP website has revamped its DIY section to "Wiki " format and contains some new articles. A bit like this forums HOW TO section. Here's a list of the articles. ENJOY :) :) :) * M103 ('89 190E 2.6) Belt Replacement * M104 Engine Wire Harness Replacement * M117...

Can anyone recommend good audio shop somewhere in London that offers good quality and more importantly, reasonable price? Am thinking of upgrading my speakers but not competent of DIY.

Wanted : W202 Factory Shop Manual CD Where/how can i get my hands on a factory Shop Manual CD for my W202 1999 C240 Sport Wagon ? I remember seeing a few moths back something about being able to order them by phone in the states directly from MbZ-USA but i have not been able to find...

Hi all, I am designing my race car for next season but I need to see it mocked up first. Can anyone help if I give them some images??? Cheers Mark

Just come back from having the bottom half colour coded and body styling fitted! :bannana: Rear lamps have been been replaced with the later styled ones. Well have to admit it did look dated before! BEFORE: AFTER:

having 2 wing 3 doors + boot lid,and bonnet noticed the car feels more responsive on take off is there a weight difference in the new panels from the old the car feels lighter, or maybe its just me

I bought my Dec.'99 W202 last Monday from a local dealer and believe I picked it up at a good price (under 9k with 44k miles on the clock) due to some 'minor' paintwork repairs needing done. Before buying the car I had been told by a family member and MB owner that the paintwork should be...

car due back next wed 7th its been stood for a month while they do the bodywork and re-sprayed I am hoping the battery has;nt gone flat on them because its only 3 month old and they don.t have to jump start it (ecu,s etc ) I thought about checking power windows,checking for rattles and creaks...

I have been using Charles at the SEC Shop near Sevenoaks for a while now to look after my 1990 500SE. Although a basically nice car, it had bloody terrible handling! Charles spent HOURS on it, going through it part by part and by dint of replacing some knackered parts, adjusting the steering box...