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Greetings - does anyone know where I can buy a leather, lace on steering wheel cover? Not the slip on type. Regards, Brian

Well since we are broadening the forum to include other marques, let me tell you a little about the 306 GTi 6. It has taken 2 years on and off to get it to the stage it's at now. New clutch and lightened flywheel; tweaked ECU; new cam belt and water pump; new radiator and heater core and hoses...

Good morning, A word of practical advice Styria. If selling a car to someone either sell it unregistered or if registered make sure you supply a current pink slip so you can't later be accused of selling an un-roadworthy vehicle. I would maintain this is true for any private sale. You simply...

On here I reckon we all know that a run flat tyre is a waste of time: Read how long they last: https://www.pirelli.com/tyres/en-au/car/find-your-tyres/runflat-technology Anyway, a friend recently bough a large British built 4WD and drove it to the Hunter Valley. Yes, it got a puncture on the...

A certain Italian Patriarch I wonder? OOPS!!!! Austrian GF? Regards, Brian

I know the theory of a CVT but have never driven a car with one - and don't know anybody who has. What is it like to drive a CVT car? Regards, Brian

Is that a heater tap or a valve from the Snowy Mountains Authority? It's huge! Regards, Brian

Well I've had one of these, almost brand new, for the last week as a service loan vehicle and it was with some degree of satisfaction that I handed it back today and brought home my trusty ML. Getting back into the ML was like putting on a pair of comfortable boots; the fit is just right and...

Greetings, Here's a tech tip I pinched from an oldtimer friend. It makes sense ... I know this is a trick from the past but it is useful when electrical "gremlins" are about.... Find an old AM transistor radio, tune it to any part of the reception band where a station cannot be heard, turn the...

You are all invited to the RROCA Concours and display day at Linnwood House. Date is Sunday 12/11. http://www.linnwood.org.au/ Regards, Brian

Regrettably most of those hits are bots so they are not real..... Personally, I do approve of Rovers but you already know that. Regards, Brian

I was at MBS today picking up some spare parts and found a demonstrator C250 Wagon AMG Line that really looked like a useful dog carrier for the 2018 litter of pups ...... Nice fitting, nice drive, plenty of room in the rear compartment, sharp price and a most attractive colour combination plus...

Before I begin, I am saddened to see how deadly quiet the forum has become. Time for all of us to get to work or it will die from lack of use. Does it have a future? Yes, only if we make the effort. Anyway, the real purpose for the post is to comment on the "sealed for life" auto trans. Here on...

What is the best way to remove old polish from black plastic trim? I've tried Mothers Black Trim restorer with very limited success. Regards, Brian

Gentlemen, This may be sacrilege but a number of my friends now swear by polishing their cars with Mr Sheen. I would not have believed it, but the results are outstanding...and cheap to achieve. Would I do it? Maybe - just maybe for the ease of use.... Regards, Brian

So the fear is parts will not be available ... Read this and be prepared for the future: http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-03-27/saving-the-last-delage-type-s-grand-prix-car/8310958 Regards, Brian

Problem resolved: Cut and paste in a new browser. sundown.me.uk/technology/mercedes-aa-class.mp4 Regards, Brian

I've always thought that using nitrogen in tyres was a con and not worth the effort. I have to change my mind. MB now recommends nitrogen and I had new tyres fitted to the CLK 4 months ago. Using an electronic gauge which is accurate to 0.25 lbs/sq/in to measure, the tyres are now the same...

During this week I had a look at a Peugeot 308 engine that is dismantled for a top end rebuild. The water jackets are beautifully designed to cool the cylinder walls and some real thought has gone into ensuring there are no hot spots in that area. Not so much though has gone into the plastic...

Greetings, My 2006 model CLK350 has a CD based Sat Nav. Updated CDs are not available through Mercedes-Benz so the maps are seriously out of date. The story goes that you have to buy a CD for each year at about $300 per CD and if you miss a year, and I have missed many, then the latest CD won't...