How should I deal with problem car dealer?
We picked up a 2007 CLS320 with 115k on the clock a month ago, after a promise of 'if there's anything wrong with it we'll fix it' BS from the salesman in a big 300+ German car specialist (who shall...
View ArticleReciently found love of Merc's
Hi, i would like to introduce myself, over the years i have owned BMW's, mainly 5 series, Porsche's including a 911 997S (awsome car) and have thoroughly enjoyed the experience's i have had both on and...
View ArticleMondial extended warranty
Am I right in thinking that the cost of the Mercedes warranty, provided by Mondial, increases at staged intervals based on mileage? If so, are the thresholds 60k and 100k, like the BMW warranty? I'd be...
View Articleair leak
hi peeps. hope everyone is ok and looking forward to some summer motoring. not been on for a while marcie is just too damn reliable, anyway now she's developed a minor problem. there is a hissing sound...
View ArticleVito 638 uneven rear tyre wear
Would like some advice on an uneven tyre wear problem on my 112CDi. The inside first 1/4 of the rear offside tyre is wearing much quicker. Not sure where to start to identify cause. Four new boots were...
View ArticleWing cleaning...w124 estate
Good morning I'm concerned about my car rusting. Yesterday I pressure washed all four wings but still can feel crud stuck in the lip of the wheel arches. What is the best way to remove this? Also has...
View Article2003 E class abs pump
hi all I have a problem if you could help please I had a white service brakes visit work shop light come on went to a mechanic he put it on his snapon computer and said brake fluid needs changing so...
View ArticleElectric Window problem
Hi, I have a 2003 ML and my front electric window is currently not working, this happened recently when we had a cold snap and I attempted to open the window whilst it was icy. I can hear the motor...
View ArticleBluetooth - Aftermarket
As you probably know, I have just got another MB (My 6th !!).. Its a 211 with the COMAND NTG1. The system is pretty antiquated compared to the NTG2.5 I had retro fitted in my C class but it does the...
View ArticleNo srs light on dash
hi all just had my 1999 E240 NCT'd ( MOT ) this morning all all the emissions + mechanical's passed with flying colours :D:D:D. however it failed on no srs light coming on/off when key in position 2...
View ArticleW164 relay chart?????
Does anyone have a list of the relays on a W164? 2009 ML350cdi. ABS warning is up. Battery seems fine. Seems loads of people have had problems with the relay but just can not find a location chart for...
View ArticleML270 Viscous heater pump issue
Guys I pulled the clutch and hub assembly off the heater pump the other day to replace the bearing but bumped it as I pulled it out and dropped what I expect was a small shim in behind the clutch part...
View ArticleHow do you dry!
Just getting into the hang of washing the car properly, my method is as follows: 1. Rinse car with hose 2. wash roof 3. wash upper sides + bonnet 4. wash sills and bumpers 5. windows (all with car...
View ArticleAnyone know how to refurbish a steering wheel ?
Good People, An area of my steering whell (A class 2006) seems to have lost it's black finish, revealing a greyish substrate, I don't think this is a fault but 'fair wear and tear'. Anyone know how to...
View ArticleC180 W203 Steering angle sensor
Good day , I've been recently getting ESP and Speedtronic error messages on the dash of my 2006 C180 K W203.046 , saying that ESP and Speedtronic not available. Hooked the car up for diagnosis and...
View ArticleNew member, advice needed please
Hi all......... I have recently bought an 08 plate CLC 180 SE Sport. Really pleased with it up to now, but I wondered what sort of MPG I can expect to see on average? It has the petrol engine with an...
View ArticleNew member, any advice gratefully recieved!
Just bought an 08 plate CLC 180 SE Sport. I am looking to connect my Samsung Galaxy mobile to it........... do these cars have Bluetooth? I've read the manual but that isn't very clear. My phone...
View ArticleFront bumper removal GL
Hi, Does anyone have instructions on removing the front bumper please, as I want to check the parking sensor connections. Cheers
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