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"I love the good natured responses to all the Posts ...nobody gets their Knickers in a Knot !!!" Maybe that's because we all go commando! :eek::eek::eek:

Oh Sean! Never believe all you hear and do be careful to ensure the person telling you something actually knows a thing or two about what they are saying... I also advise against buting the Sydney Harbour Bridge as Patrick already owns it...

"Merlin was made under licence by Packard, better than the original UK Engines." Merlin engines were made in a number places under licence. In what ways was the Packard one better? Details, Sean, details please. This might help a bit: https://www.key.aero/article/many-factories-built-merlin...

In general aircraft are so well built that they can be used for many years and are often retired from passenger service only because other factors make them less suitable for their intended use - fuel usage, excess noise restricting their landing at certain airports etc. For example, Lufthansa...

Sean - your interest in trucks might gain you a new career. Read the following and then ask yourself if this could be just the job for you - https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-south-yorkshire-63296814 Regards, Brian

Hmmm. Clearly I need to get a Volvo truck for the dogs.... your pictures have sold me a truck!

No Volvos? I reckon that's a Volvo emblem there....:) Regards, Brian

Mercedes-Benz dropped the "sealed for life" label on their auto trans some years ago. It has been replaced by a full drain every 65,000 kms. Regards, Brian

Great stuff Bryce. (y)(y)(y) I still believe the Khamann Ghia is one of the most interesting designs to come out of Germany. The lines are resolved and the product balanced. It just needs a better motor.... Regards, Brian

I use only 98 petrol and high-detergent diesel such as Amplify. Amplify is several cents more that standard diesel but you get an equivalent discount if you are an NRMA member. It does not matter though as I use so little. Once I had to run the Benz on E10 because there was nothing else...

Sean, your transmission questions are answered. I present your new vehicle: https://www.prewarcar.com/a-basic-guide-on-how-to-drive-a-1904-panhard-levassor#group-1 Regards, Brian

Hello again Sean, so now you can stop worrying and enjoy your 10 year warranty. Talking of italian opera, we went to the opening night of Tosca at Opera Bastille last week and it was a formidable and breathtaking performance that you would have enjoyed...

Sean wrote: " Interesting Snippet from an American "Mechanic Show."... 75Percent of Americans neglect Car Maintenance ..... then complain.... " Probably sums up many peoples' attitudes to mechanical devices. However, is this figure based on evidence or is it anecdotal? Regards, Brian

My E Estate sent me a text message through the Mercede-Me app yesterday to advise it had been xx days since I had communicated with the vehicle and checking if everything was OK with a number to call if either I or the Estate is in difficulty. The E Coupe often does updates to software at start...

One point missing from this discussion of service items is that by having dealer service you also get the latest software downloads and bug fixes that are not available from an independent. Yes, an independent can clear an error code but is not able to download software updates that reflect the...

I believe this might be the article to which Sean refers: https://quadrant.org.au/opinion/doomed-planet/2022/08/a-truth-the-climateers-simply-wont-tolerate/ It is, of course, just one point of view. Regards, Brian

Perhaps this is the car of the week for the well-heeled Prestons colleagues? https://ibalo.nl/collectie/mercedes/mercedes-benz-300-serie...

If this fails we may need to pass around the hat for Bryce to buy a new car....

My E250 Estate is still returning 5.1 - 5.5 litres per 100 kms. Thus I am happy. I'm not sure what the mileage will be for my QANTAS A380 during August and September. Probably a bit higher....:eek: Regards, Brian

Sean, what is the "Car Wizard" programme to which you refer? It would be in interesting to know. Kind regards, Brian