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On my morning walk could not believe how many people have so much stuff hanging from the rear view mirror ! One car locally the guy has worry beads, pair of boxing gloves, air freshner , religious medallion and a smallish picture of his kids . I bet 50% of the cars had some thing dangling in the...

I have recently bought a CLK 270 CDI and it runs perfectly if a little noisy when cold but nothing out of the ordinary. After doing a little research i have found out a few issues with regards to injectors (black death) EGR and inlet manifold and swirl flaps. My injectors are fine but I...

Looking for a bit of advice here Gents. Anybody been to Cyprus lately and could advise on what not to miss, restaurants to visit (hoping Charles has been there), beaches, ruins and general luxuriating amenities - in both the north and south?? Regards to all, W.

With the announcement that thousands of internet users could effectively lose their internet connection yesterday when the FBI shut down its safety net server facility for certain malware infected computers is this a view of the future where governments step in to regulate what you can access...

45 Things a woman cant do 1. Know anything about a car except its color. 2. Understand a film plot. 3. Go 24 hours without sending a text message. 4. Lift. 5. Throw. 6. Run. 7. Park. 8. Read a map. 9. Rob a bank. 10. Sit still. 11. Tell a joke. 12. Play snooker. 13. Pay for...

We had an almighty thunder storm yesterday with heavy bursts of rain and hail. When my brother went out to his BMW X5 later on he found all 4 windows had decided to open themselves half way leaving a bit of mopping up to do. Anyone heard of similar tales?

A couple of weeks ago my trusty ipod touch managed to throw its self down 3 long flights of concrete steps. I managed to recover the parts, and it looked sad. screen comprehensively shattered, case dented and misshapen. 3 years of daily use, never a problem. Ho Hum, time for a new one, duly...

Folks, I entered a picture of mine into the Scottish field magazine, its made the editors choice of the month. No prize sadly but its nice to see in glossy print... It was taken at Loch Lomond when I was on tour in March. I am also a fan of all things RWD, and a letter to Evo Magazine has...

As time rolls on, and I sometimes find myself questioning the meaning of life, the "50 things to do before you die" question came to mind this evening. There are many things I've yet to accomplish, but meeting David Gilmour, spending the night with Helen Mirren and owning a SLS AMG Coupe...

..... that have made you want the ground to open up ! My first born 4 year old "Angel" loves dropping me in it or causing maximum embarrassment, quite unintentionally I migh add Whenever she sees a man with no hair she loves shouting out "look dad, its harry hill" Or once she shouted across...

Looks like I'll be spending a bit of time in the Low Countries and was wondering if there is anything I must see and do whilst there.......

Just saw this article from a Chinese car site when browsing around.... By the way, it's not a translation, this is actually what was said... Not sure I'd like it if my car did that.. :D Link here: Beijing Auto C70G pops up before the Beijing Auto Show | CarNewsChina.com - China Auto News

Few items for sale following a clean up...on eBay but will sell to anyone on hear if interested. Collection from Uxbridge or Greenford, west London. HP TOUCHPAD, OFFICIAL CASE AND TOUCHSTONE - very good condition http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=160779605707#ht_500wt_1413...

Mercedes-Benz E500 Elegance | eBay Apart from no mention of servicing take a look at the tyres, a different brand on each wheel. I may seem pedantic but after seeing that I would think the owner doesn't really car for proper maintenance hence I would never consider looking. What things put...

I am pursuing a C55 purchase as I am selling my BMW 02 track day car as it has just been too problematic - all the issues are now sorted, but I can't climb in to it without fearing the worst. The car would be used for a few track days and also for some V8 fun. I am going to crack on and look...

the brilliant comrade and great successor likes to look at things, too. updated every so often as the lil'est Kim starts to get out more :confused::crazy::dk: kim jong-un looking at things :rolleyes:

Cluster reported an indicator bulb out so I stuck on the hazards to help me identify if it was front or rear. Front was fine so I walked to the rear of the car and smiled. Those lovely boffins at Mercedes decided that, in the event of an indicator bulb failing, the reverse light would flash as...

hi guys going to look at c36 amg today things to check when buying? apart from rust!

HP Laserjet 6L. Paper jamming issue. £15 with 2 spare toners (part used) Viewsonic PT813 21" CRT monitor. Has BNC sockets on back for security camera as well as standard socket to connect it to a computer. Can display at HUGE resolutons. £Offers Sony TV/VCR - 15" (?) CRT. Can measure on...

1) A set of lowering springs - preferably 50mm but 40-60mm are fine, in good condition (not too many miles) 2) uprated shocks - will pay up to £150 for front and back, preferably for lowering, needs to be stiff! 3) aerial motor and aerial - any lying around? 4) body kit? - I quite like the...