What Have You Done To Your Merc Today?

[W1ghty]

We had a wonderful day. Bright blue skies, beautiful autumn tones, and out and about in what used to be our family car until 10 years ago - best of all we did it with our children in the back.

Now that they’re both young adults it’s rare to have them both with us in the car, especially this car as it’s retired from active service, so it was a real privilege to have the whole band back together.

It reminded us of the many miles we did whizzing up and down to Devon, Cornwall, South of France and Italy. We did all sorts in this car and it’s filled with love and happy memories.

It’s possibly also the best car in the world. Ever.

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Parked outside chez Dazzler as well !

 

[Bobby Dazzler]

I’ve been off my feet for a while so our cars have been somewhat neglected, and sat looking sorry for themselves, so today I’ve started taking them for a drive and fill them with fuel. Rain has stopped play for the evening, but I’m looking forward to the next dry spell to get a few more out.

Driving is such a pleasure when you’ve not done much for a while, so enjoy every mile

 

[Bobby Dazzler]

Parked outside chez Dazzler as well !

Here’s a better angle:

 

[SpikyMikey]

Here’s a better angle:

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I keep telling you, that Leyland Daf is taking up valuable Astra space.

 

[Bobby Dazzler]

I keep telling you, that Leyland Daf is taking up valuable Astra space.

I’m thinking of moving it on and getting something much more modern, classy and rare to replace it. Something to reflect my status as the number 1 Vauxhall Astra collector in Causton and surrounding Midsomer hamlets.

Something like this:

 

[SpikyMikey]

I’m thinking of moving it on and getting something much more modern, classy and rare to replace it. Something to reflect my status as the number 1 Vauxhall Astra collector in Causton and surrounding Midsomer hamlets.

Something like this:

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I think you're aiming too low.
If the mighty Sherpa is getting moved on, a worthy replacement is surely something like this...Caribic Blue no less

 

[Bobby Dazzler]

I think you're aiming too low.
If the mighty Sherpa is getting moved on, a worthy replacement is surely something like this...Caribic Blue no less
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It would match my Caribic Blue estate which I park on the road. I wonder whether I could get a Caribic Blue saloon and convertible to complete the set?

 

[Bobby Dazzler]

Would that have been Steve Thompson Cars?
I badly lusted for a Polar White Manta i300. The colour combination with those Irmscher graphics looked soooo good. Although IIRC you could also get a full Rothmans Rally decal set. Wouldn't be allowed now.
Ah, me lost youth

Look what just came up on Instagram

Oh. My. Goodness. Me.

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[8bit]

Not today but Friday, had the A0 service done, transmission service done and had the broken cam cover bolt removed from the driver's side cylinder head - phew!

 

[Smithy860]

Finally got around to fitting the rear springs on my w447.
8 weeks to think about it, couple hours to do it

 

[Smithy860]

Also took delivery of the new control arms, hoping it won’t take 8 weeks to get these on.
Especially as it’s a knockin’

 

[Gollom]

Changed oil and filter on the S204 (used the pump from Lidl). That is a big deal for me!

 

[Smithy860]

Changed oil and filter on the S204 (used the pump from Lidl). That is a big deal for me!

Great day for it! No wind and mild, perfect

 

[Smithy860]

Oh and I’m sure I’ve wasted yet more money on a version of wis that won’t work on my Mac

 

[AMGeed]

Changed oil and filter on the S204 (used the pump from Lidl). That is a big deal for me!

So easy once you've done it once.
I doubt I'll ever pay for an engine oil change again on my S204.

 

[Chrishazle]

Not a good few days for me, took the SLK for MoT knowing there was a slight "oil" leak that had been an advisory for 2 of 4 previous MoT's, this time it dripped on the tester's head and he failed her with a Major, Repair Immediately. The garage did a small investigation, said it could be the engine oil sump/gasket or the gearbox sump, so they could not go further. Found a "specialist" who could take the car today to investigate, told them I just wanted the leak located and fixed, they came back saying it needed a replacement transmission sump and associated parts and tried to upsell me an A service as Assyst reckons the service is well overdue. I knew that, the garage she was booked into for MoT (F1 Autocentres, who are excellent here) was also booked for a major service that is near as dammit identical to an MB B service - which is what she actually needs! Specialist wanted £700+ for GB and service, told them to forget the service, I'd have that done elswhere - F1, including the extra £25 for fully synth oil, are £260 for the major service, "specialist" charged me that for an A service on the S204 recently!! Specialist also insists on new ATF despite a full transmission service having been done less than 15k miles ago, so less than impressed again, which is a shame as they are close to us, next closest would be Aylesford or Paddock Wood (Steve Garlic or Alex Foti) both of which are an awkward drive away, and Alex Foti is currently booking 3 weeks ahead (but is excellent, need him to open a branch near here!!). Waiting for tomorrow's phone call for new price for just the leak fix I'd asked for and have told them to go ahead and do, as legally I can only drive the car to a garage for repair and then to a booked MoT test station.

 

[Bobby Dazzler]

Not a good few days for me, took the SLK for MoT knowing there was a slight "oil" leak that had been an advisory for 2 of 4 previous MoT's, this time it dripped on the tester's head and he failed her with a Major, Repair Immediately. The garage did a small investigation, said it could be the engine oil sump/gasket or the gearbox sump, so they could not go further. Found a "specialist" who could take the car today to investigate, told them I just wanted the leak located and fixed, they came back saying it needed a replacement transmission sump and associated parts and tried to upsell me an A service as Assyst reckons the service is well overdue. I knew that, the garage she was booked into for MoT (F1 Autocentres, who are excellent here) was also booked for a major service that is near as dammit identical to an MB B service - which is what she actually needs! Specialist wanted £700+ for GB and service, told them to forget the service, I'd have that done elswhere - F1, including the extra £25 for fully synth oil, are £260 for the major service, "specialist" charged me that for an A service on the S204 recently!! Specialist also insists on new ATF despite a full transmission service having been done less than 15k miles ago, so less than impressed again, which is a shame as they are close to us, next closest would be Aylesford or Paddock Wood (Steve Garlic or Alex Foti) both of which are an awkward drive away, and Alex Foti is currently booking 3 weeks ahead (but is excellent, need him to open a branch near here!!). Waiting for tomorrow's phone call for new price for just the leak fix I'd asked for and have told them to go ahead and do, as legally I can only drive the car to a garage for repair and then to a booked MoT test station.

Sorry to read that, I hope it’s sorted quickly and cost effectively

 

[Skd884]

Adorned it with filth

 

[ALFAitalia]

Replaced the corroded wheel centre caps with some shiny new ones. Looks the the old ones were the originals... so not too bad for 14 years old. Not expecting the new ones to last that long.... not for six quid!

Old...


New...

 

[Bobby Dazzler]

Not today, but yesterday. Main dealer informed me that a part I’ve been waiting on since May should have landed with them by the end of next week
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I received a call from the main dealer today to say that the part has arrived so being fitted in a few weeks. Now, where’s that nana, ahhh here he is