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Recommended ATF changes - a shifting scene. Once upon a time the auto-trans was "sealed for life". No need to change your ATF Sir - it will last forever. A couple of years ago: recommended changes every 10 years or 100,000kms. Then shortly afterwards: recommended changes every 6 years or...

It looks like we are moving rapidly towards the bland - https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-10-10/new-car-colours-more-monochrome-than-ever-before-data-shows/104451484 I own one blue, one silver, one brown/grey and one red. What does that say?

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Hello - I have a slightly buckled alloy. Can anyone recommend an appropriate workshop in Sydney to straighten? Regards, Brian

A look at the 600, 60 years later. https://www.dw.com/en/prized-by-dictators-and-pop-stars-mercedes-600-turns-60/video-66987076

It's been my intention to buy one for ages and I finally did so. https://ledlenser.com.au/collections/headlamps/products/h7r-core How did I manage beforehand? This is just amazingly adjustable to get just the right light in the exact spot for: digging around in the engine bay, adjusting the...

Lucky for us this is in The Netherlands or we might all attend and come home very poor. https://www.drive.com.au/news/huge-230-car-barn-find-collection-set-to-be-auctioned/ Regards, Brian

Too many vehicles and not enough time or space so the following are for sale to make way for coming acquisitions. 1. 1998 Peugeot 306 GTi6. Silver/standard GTi interior. Outstanding mechanical condition with extensive receipts. All work done by marque specialist regardless of cost. Very good...

I have been asked to recommend a Mercedes-Benz repairer/mechanic in Sydney. Those I knew and could recommend have now retired. Any suggestions apart from authorized dealers? Regards, Brian

OK so these folk are in the US but it should be possible to use their services? https://mercedesengines.net/ Many of our Australian rebuilders are retiring and not being replaced. Sad indeed. Regards, Brian

I wonder how many people are taken in by some of the tyre sales websites that claim to offer genuine discounts? I fitted Continental Contisportcontact SUV (MO) to the ML at $300 each fitted and balanced. Checking on a well known tyre sales site I see they are claimed to be discounted at $473...

Do we know of anyone who is able to remove old tint from a window without damaging the rear demister strips? I iknow it can be a very tricky job. Regards, Brian

Hello - is this what Patrick has been up to? Regards, Brian

You must be wondering why I have not mentioned anything about the new ML - and Patrick will be hanging out for pictures. Patrick loves car pictures! The answer is simple - I brought it home and sent it straight to Paradise for a complete service - check the computer codes etc. and change all...

What is the collective wisdom about ceramic paint treatment as opposed to traditional waxes? I am uncertain about this area so perhaps someone here can shed some more light on the subject please? Regards, Brian

Currently I am driving a loan vehicle while the E-Estate is being serviced. I am very grateful for having a loan vehicle but it confirms my suspicion that a CLA200 is not a car to buy. Yes, it looks stylish, yes, it goes like a little rocket given it is only 1.3 litres and yes, it has lots of...

https://iview.abc.net.au/video/IV1843H003S00 Worth having a look in the next week or so before the IView episode expires. Peter Wherrett is certainly not a fan of the Holden of 1974 and this explains why the Australian public was starting even then to look at different manufacturers. Regards, Brian

https://www.carsales.com.au/editorial/details/from-the-classifieds-mercedes-benz-450-sel-6-9-123912/

It seems the new car market is quite flat at the moment - or, at least competitive in a way it has not been in the past few years. We went on a preliminary excursion to do pricing today - and always by setting up an appointment in advance. At Mercedes-Benz we were served coffee and pastries and...