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    Hello, I am a new member.

    I know that my parents C200 (19 reg) has a PPF - "Petrol Particulate Filter". Their car only has around 5k on and that's all short journeys so why the OP's car would have an issue with significantly more mileage I don't know. Whatever the issue I would expect a dealer fix.
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    Costco 'now' doing Goodyear Tyres

    I think they have been doing these for a few years now, I considered them for a set around 2018. A different story entirely but I wouldn't always recommend Costco for tyres as they scratched my alloy with their machine around the outside edge. I can't fault them with respect to putting it...
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    Why did we lose the "Star"

    I actually think the bonnet stars look really nice on the newer shaped cars, even the smaller ones like the C Class. Personally I think they should be kept as an option in the UK, perhaps just for E Class and above......
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    W203 Engine Rattle at Idle

    Thanks for your quick reply! The car is already booked in (to have the handbrake cable re-clipped, diagnosed from the forum), so I will mention this to them when it goes in. In the meantime I'll have a look to see if I can see any obvious damage around the mounts. Hopefully it shouldn't be...
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    W203 Engine Rattle at Idle

    Hi All, This is my first post, so not sure where to post it. I have a 2006 W203 CDI. Yesterday I noticed that when I come to a stop the engine seems to be vibrating much harder than usual, causing a buzzing/rattling sound inside the car. It sounds much like the engine is shaking and rubbing...

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