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If a second Dash has to be fitted any Mercedes Digital Cluster can be set to the original Log Book Ks. Just ask

A very interesting Post with sensible replies..... Reminds me of the issues of cylinder head Oil leaks under warranty on our W204 Class in 2010. Engine out twice and run without the Transmission to locate the leak. Was from the rear head Bolts and Mercedes Factory cure to the Dealer was to use...

Yes Bryce, 5 years with a 2013 Golf and not one issue. For Brian.... it was a 6 speed Manual !

With two Granddaughters needing a First Car, I did some research to guide them ...... European Cars have the edge in Safety ( Strongly Built) and also in Driveability..... I was impressed with the Skoda Fabia. The 1000 CC Turbo Engine is a gem, coupled to the latest 7 Speed Duel Cutch...

Yes I always need all the help I can get.... sorting the wheat from the Chaff is never easy. with Thanks Sean

We have good People on the Forum .. much appreciated. Granddaughter's Wedding yesterday, also a dozen good people. Only immediate Family... so we got to meet and converse with everyone. A memorable Day.

No worries Michel... I have a thick skin !!

Guilty as charged.... I have always run our own SMSF..... our CBA Shares alone advanced $100,500 over the last two Days. I will let the moths out of my Purse !!!

No offence Patrick..... Yes I have always tried to control costs. I recall my Shop Manager telling me that I ran the Transmission Shop on the smell of an oily Rag. He was the opposite, loosing his Service Station and his House being a nice Guy . I was able to buy him a new Volvo from our cash...

Sadly for me you are both right we live and we learn ..possibly !!!

Looks can be deceiving Michael The Paint is crazed after painting with pressure Pacs. Sure as hell if I fork out to have it done in an Oven, someone will run into the back. 80% of accidents are nose to tail in Sydney traffic.

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As always Patrick a detailed explanation. especially the start up testing system . sean

I know they are only as good as the Tires on the Car especially the Fronts. But does the system have a life cycle ? Can it be tested as it ages ? If the dash warning light goes out on start up is that a guarantee that all is well ?. Should we do a " Rattle Test " now and then, to trigger it...

Investigating the Life Cycle of the Air Bags on our two C Class w204s I find that pre '92 it is between 10 & 15 years before they need replacing. from then on ok for the Life of the Vehicle. My inquiry was in relation to the Curtin and knee Bags. The fronts were replaced by a recall this year...

Now who amongst you will own up ?? As observed to me by a cheerful old Chap in the Cotswolds ..... It is not a problem forgetting to pull up your Zip. ... But a problem if you forget to pull it Down !!:confused: