CLS500 is really underpowered! Why only 306BHP?
Since i purchased the CLS 500, i have not really taken it for a real spin to test it's horses. A friend has a Vauxhall Astra 16V 2.2 and he felt brave to take me on a long ride. I adjusted the...
View ArticleAlarm probs on Sl500
Does anyone have any ideas what to do about my 2006 Sl500, it is sitting outside on my drive and the alarm keeps going off even after I have reset it and checked all interior locker lids etc. Problem...
View ArticleTransmission advice please
I would like some input on a decision I need to make regarding my transmission. Ive recently purchased a 2003 C320 for my daughter. It has 161,000 miles. The original owner recently traded the vehicle...
View ArticleComand retro fit howto ?
Hi all, Well I have taken the plunge and bought a COMAND NTG 2.5 for my car. I don't suppose any of you have instructions on the best location for the GPS antenna and Bluetooth Ariel do you? I am...
View ArticleWow!
See here: http://http://www.montrealgazette.com/cars/Found+holy+grail+barn+finds/5465401/story.html
View Articleml lights
my mate has just bought a ml300 and is very dissapointed with the dipped beam he has to slow right down when meeting oncoming traffic i have checked out the forum and nearly everybody says to fit osram...
View Articleweird shaking
Hi, has anyone got any ideas as to what could be wrong with my car... Soon after I start the engine the car starts to shake and develop what I can only describe as a misfire, only happens now and again...
View ArticleExterior mirror replacement
Vehicle: C200K on a '55 plate The O/S (driver's) exterior mirror glass has stopped responding to electrical input, i.e. it won't budge. The folding element is unaffected and I am waiting for a cold...
View Articleadvice
hi everyone m xmas to all and happy new year (better late than never), hope you all had the best you could have.:D Anyway slk brill no probs still loveing her but now i am thinking of buying marcie...
View ArticleC220 Estate luggage Cover
On my 51 plate C220 w203 the luggage cover has the annoying habit of releasing itself on one side, always the same passenger side, meaning that the cover partly retracts on that side. Not a major issue...
View ArticleFirst Breakdown - kangarooing, no power, and eventual stall
Car has been driving very nicely lately when all of a sudden, going up a hill at 30mph the car starts shaking and losing power. The engine was kangarooing so pulled over and stopped. Switched engine...
View Article235/45R17 tyres for W203 - will they fit?
Hi. I have just bought a set of 235 45 17 tyres and wonder if they will fit my W203. I searched on google and some websites say they will some not. Does anyone have that size of tyres on their W203?...
View ArticleThermostat in-op?
Hi all, looking for a bit of advice please. Ive noticed on day to day around town driving the temperature is only just reaching the 60 degree mark (short journeys), if im sat in traffic for an amount...
View ArticleElectric cars and tax
Not a discussion on the merits of electric v petrol / diesel please My understanding is that my company could claim 100% of the purchase price of an electric car against tax, and as a director I would...
View Articlec200 heater blowing cold 1998 2.0
Can anyone tell me how to check if the dual split solenoid is working or if its the control panel causing the heater to blow cold. when I disconnected the 3 pin connector from the dual solenoids the...
View ArticleAudio 20 Dot Matrix iPod B-Class
Hi Guys Apologies if this has been covered a million times before but I've searched and can't quite find the answer I'm looking for. I have a 2007 B-Class with the dot matrix Audio 20. If I press CDC...
View ArticleViewing C240 this morning
Morning all, I'm a newbie to Mercedes but have had a range of cars over the last 20 years or so. I'm wanting to buy a 5 seater car for the family and have around £5k to spend. I'm attracted by the C...
View Articlemanual gearbox
Hi everyone My C class 220cdi reg52 manual gearbox with 128k miles on a clock for some time now its making knocking coming from gearbox and if i accelerate starting another noise sound like bearing...
View Articlelooking to but a smart for a run around
hi im heading offshore soon for almost a year so two weeks of every month ill be offshore im also going to change over the c240 v6 to the 4.3 v8 amg engine while im off so i need a run around i had one...
View Articlenice w124 estate looks very well for age
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1995-MERCE...d=306528348441 i like this a lot a little rust but nothing that could not be fixed
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