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The windows, steering, headlights, and gear shift are all powered by electricity. My brain lights up my arm, which cradles the window winder, and I spin it in a circular motion whenever I want the windows rolled down. The window lowers as if by some enchantment. I do the same thing when I want to park in reverse: my brain tells my arms to do it. I park the car while one of them shifts into reverse and the other controls the wheel. When I sense that it's getting dark, my brain instructs my right arm to extend forward and flip the switch for the headlights to the "on" position. I can shift gears by just signalling with my head, which then instructs my left arm to move the gear stick. Because (a) I am intelligent and (b) I am a competent driver, I am able to achieve all these amazing things. People who haven't mastered the art of driving are the ones who should not be driving these computer-laden modern vehicles. The mechanics at the garage, alas, lack brains. Instead than employing their limited cognitive abilities to determine the source of the problem, they blindly follow the instructions on their computer. The end result is that the consumer pays a hefty sum for services that were superfluous.

Oh, I see. Buying my 1983 W123 200 is the way to go. You won't find any electronics, adblu, DPF, warning lights, wind-up windows, LEZ costs, road tax, or MOT required (though I'm sure someone on this forum will renew mine tomorrow), and the annual insurance premium is £89 dollars. Unfortunately, I have to sell it because the sitting position is too much for my old knees.

Impressive vehicle; I was considering purchasing one to replace my M340i, but ultimately decided to get an M5. My favourite shade of that

I am certain that I received an Icy Road Warning last year (Winter 2024/25), yet this year, notwithstanding the cold spell, no such warnings have been issued. The ability to enable or disable this feature, previously located under 'Settings/Cluster,' has vanished. Does anyone else own this? I am curious whether the feature was eliminated in the most recent software upgrade (2025).

Thank you for the responses.Greatly appreciated! Could I enquire about the significance of mileage on one of these vehicles? I have been limiting my search to vehicles with fewer than 70,000 miles; however, would it be prudent to expand this criterion to include those with up to 100,000 miles? I have never possessed a vehicle with such high mileage, which is why I sought one with fewer than 70,000 miles.I am quite apprehensive about high mileage vehicles. Thank you!

Greetings to everybody, This will be my inaugural Mercedes, so I seek recommendations, tips, guidance, and pricing parameters, if you please. My wife and I currently possess a vehicle, hence we are seeking a suitable, semi-sporty convertible as a secondary car, specifically interested in the aesthetic of the 2005-2010 SLK or CLK 200. This category of vehicle appears to be enjoyable while being cost-effective. Preferably, fewer than 75,000 miles and a maximum budget of £3,000 for a 2009 or 2010 model. Several listings have appeared on eBay, although at far higher prices (about £4,000 to £4,500).Do you believe my budget is unrealistic? I found an appealing SLK 200 on eBay, depicted in the accompanying image, in burgundy red; however, it is priced at £4500.I proposed £3,000 and a swift transaction, but they declined. Should I revise my budget or my expectations? Autotrader has not presented any viable options either.It is possible that the current season is not conducive for individuals to sell convertibles, resulting in a lack of listings. Is it really a matter of waiting and observing? I examined the classifieds here; however, there were no listings, regrettably. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated. Thank you

Thank you for the information. However, I now use it to traverse the A303 each weekend for my travel from London to Cornwall, therefore I need it consistently. I regret not resolving it when it was inactive during the ULEZ vintage automobile waiting period. Retrospective insight and all that

Understood, thank you for the information. Thank you

Indeed, I saw that, although it seems quite different. Is the image just inaccurate? Thank you.

I am unable to locate any information online throughout my searches. I find myself greasing my existing cable every 500 miles, and it urgently needs replacement. The vehicle is a 1984 230CE. Best Regards

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Does anybody know where I may get a replacement throttle cable? I want one of these items.

I did a bit of background research out of curiosity Ballykeel Logistics is an established haulage company in Belfast. They’ve been operating for years with actual fleet vehicles and drivers, not some newly set up website. The vehicle sales side seems newer, but they do appear to be a legitimate registered business. Still, if viewing is possible, that’s always the safest approach.

The last time I checked for a key for an E90, the prices were £155 from a local key cutter, £160 from BMW, and £95 from BWC Chiptune; however, I believe Jason no longer provides this service, as I previously requested him to obtain one for my M4.they are more expensive for the F series.

Unlock the car with the remote, and the charger will disengage automatically.

Thank you, everyone.

Hello everyone, I am considering acquiring a C300e. Should I aim to charge to 100% or 80%, similar to a BHEV? I currently possess a Passat, which can be charged to 100% as it is a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV). The general consensus is that batteries exhibit greater resilience, and the range is limited even without deducting 20%.

If a tracker was a prerequisite at the policy's commencement, they should have informed you and would likely have requested verification. If a requirement is absent and the checkbox indicating its presence is marked, resulting in a policy discount, the insurance company will then demand evidence of its installation if the vehicle is stolen. If evidence could not be provided, they would undoubtedly reject the assertion. Based on your statements, the conditions indicate that the claim would be denied if your vehicle lacks an operational security or tracking system; so, the interpretation of "security device" will be crucial.

Regrettably, that seems to be the case.

I discovered that when I cross-referenced the MB part numbers on each shock, my part number was absent from one but present on the other. The VIN number ultimately determines the outcome.

Suspension setups for sports vehicles mostly in the United Kingdom. Installed on the front and rear axles. Operating a vehicle on asphalt. Poor road suspension is installed on both wheels for operation mostly on dolomite routes and remote areas such as Australia. It seems that they cannot be confused with one another. I have spoken with Autodoc and modified my order to the 19-263038 kind. Well done I cross-referenced the components, since Autodoc indicates both are compatible, which they are, to be fair, assuming the front and rear setups are matched.

The autodoc website offers two Bilstein rear shocks for my GLC. 1 equals 19 minus 263038. For athletic suspension. The alternative is 19-263007 for vehicle with substandard road version. Both options are appropriate, and I recognise that I own sports suspension and should choose the same; nevertheless, what are the distinctions between the two? Will installing the 007 increase the ride height or wheel arches, I ponder? I had not before seen a substandard road version shock until today.

They may cover the cost of the gearbox service, my friend.

Analogous to several forums. Some owners have experienced vehicle theft, however there are typically two categories of posters on this platform. The dedicated poster with several hundred or more contributions and the occasional posters who engage when faced with an issue or event. Currently, the most often stolen vehicles include many Lexus models; nevertheless, the CHR does not appear on any rankings. My former vehicle was a Golf R. The vehicle became the preferred option for thieves for a while, since it had the potential to evade law enforcement and was uninsurable in certain regions. Similar circumstances apply to Range Rovers lately, since they may be dismantled for components or exported overseas.