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  1. There is always the concern of the perpetual accumulation of unutilised funds in the accounts (i.e., DVLA's bank accounts) until they are disbursed. Provides them with more days to retain your funds. A payment card that was valid at the time of usage may no longer be effective. There are evidently methods to circumvent this issue; nonetheless, they can easily bear the expenses associated with printing and sending a check, given that they retain a substantial portion of surrendered Vehicle Excise Duty, and the procedure is plainly mechanised in contemporary times.
  2. Magic oil will conceal a loud engine if it is worn. It will not resolve the issue. What is the mileage? I own 3,651 vehicles equipped with engines, all of which produce significant noise during cold starts. They have accumulated 200,000 to 300,000 miles as well. It is often the injectors that are audible, rather than the lifters.
  3. I had a same issue with a 944 that I transported to the South of France many years ago, around the period when Jesus was a fullback for Jerusalem. I brought it to the local tire expert who said, "It's the tires!" However, the tires seemed to be in acceptable condition. Upon our return to the UK, it became evident that the tires had flattened or warped due to prolonged stationary positioning. It may be beneficial to explore this issue, since the vehicle has barely accumulated 10,000 miles over four years. Was it stationary for an extended duration? Potential solution? Purchase a set of rear tires and wheels on eBay, replace them, and assess any resultant differences. They can always be resold on eBay.
  4. I have done so. Substituted everything. Two remain. Size V10. The installation was not unpleasant. The couple exhibited resistance. I replaced all control arm bushings with spherical bearings. The cost of new control weapons was exorbitant at that time.
  5. If you mostly engage in brief excursions such as school shopping, it is advisable to avoid diesel vehicles. I possess no knowledge about hybrid vehicles, since I am used to my established preferences and want to continue using diesel for the foreseeable future.
  6. If this is unhelpful, several other YouTube videos demonstrate the replacement of bulbs in the Mercedes E-Class.
  7. A new tank from eBay has unexpectedly resolved the problem. We will determine the duration, however.
  8. My 2018 E Class Cabriolet (46,000 miles) is equipped with a 10-liter AdBlue tank, and I have consistently replenished it with 5 litres of AdBlue, including an anti-crystal component, immediately upon the activation of the warning sign. This week, it determined that it could no longer interpret the level. P13E7FD error code reappears immediately upon clearance. I lowered the tank, discharged 6 litres of AdBlue, then inserted a borescope to inspect for any apparent issues. I saw crimson specks scattered across the area and on the white mesh at the tank's base, however there was no apparent issue. I anticipated crystals or a similar substance. I purged it with AdBlue, replenished it with 4 litres of fresh AdBlue, and reconnected it. No satisfaction. Frustratingly, once clearing the code, the dashboard display correctly indicates 4L of fluid for a brief while before reverting to 'Cannot measure fluid level.' A new tank, with a pump that is unnecessary due to the absence of any faults, costs £1300. A comparable used tank of similar age is priced at £250 on eBay; hence, I will pursue that option first. I wanted to share this in case anyone believe they can successfully 'clean' the tank to resolve a level sensor malfunction.
  9. This vehicle is classified as Approved Used; however, I have not yet reviewed its service history. Thank you for the notification.
  10. Not as anticipated, but valuable information nevertheless; thank you both.
  11. Does anybody have insights about dealers' existing flexibility in pricing authorised old cars? I previously had a clear understanding of my position before to engaging with a salesperson; but, after leasing for an extended period, I am now uncertain about the changes that have occurred over the last five years. I am interested in a pre-owned G05 X5. On one side, it is at the upper limit of my budget, therefore I would want to negotiate a reduction; nevertheless, we have a good rapport with the sales manager that I do not like to jeopardise. I would prefer to begin with a bold but respectful offer.
  12. Thank you very much. I will also consider other possible actions. It is worth noting that my independent GLM (garage, mechanic, or technician) is very skilled and competent. He successfully replaced the brake lines by removing the subframe himself, and the cost for this work was only GBP 760. It is intriguing to compare this with the fact that MB (Mercedes-Benz) would charge GBP 560 for the same service without including the labour for removing the subframe. However, this is the reality of the situation.
  13. The only concern with having MB do extra work is the possibility of incurring exorbitant labour expenses for the other items. However, if an independent mechanic were to undertake the task, the process of removing and reinstalling the subframe alone would need a minimum of 5 hours of effort. Therefore, it could be justifiable to have MB handle the job. If you are willing to provide a quotation for the brake lines and other components, it would be very appreciated as a benchmark for when I take my vehicle to MB Beaconsfield.
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    pleasant Does it include a pipe?(My grandfather drove a Cadillac)
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