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I have utilised Bosch blades several times, which are far cheaper than those at ECP and Halfords.

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I purchased the Bosch A844S from GSF in August for £31.19. At that time, this was far less expensive than other options; however, it appears that prices on Amazon, eBay, and similar platforms are now considerably lower. The primary issue I encountered was positioning the wipers vertically for proper installation.

Fitment can occasionally provide a challenge with aftermarket components. I obtain my from MB. No frivolity, then. Additionally, several aftermarket blades may have been stored for several years, resulting in aged rubber.

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Bosch wiper blades are available from Halfords, Euro Car Parts, and eBay.

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Purchase Bosch Aerotwin and save fifty percent.

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My vehicle has consistently utilised genuine Mercedes wiper blades; however, my parents' and sisters' vehicles are equipped with Bosch Aerotwin blades, which have garnered no complaints and are undoubtedly superior to the original VAG counterparts.

I possess a 2020 C200 (W205) Mercedes and want the replacement of the front wipers. I have received a quotation of £70+ from Mercedes and £50 from Arnold Clark. Is this pricing equitable, or might I secure a more advantageous offer elsewhere?

Several years ago, a relative of mine acquired a Mercedes E220 for himself. The vehicle, around five years old, was rather impressive; his typical preferences are the Honda Accord or Nissan Primera. This was his first prestigious German automobile, and he was understandably excited. He guided me on a tour and took me on a drive. What emerged from his mouth astonished me. He informs me that this Mercedes requires servicing every two years or after 18,000 kilometres, indicating low operating costs. He typically drives approximately 5,000 miles, resulting in no funds available for two years. He informed me that this car will entail lower service costs compared to his last Honda Accord. He was willing to maintain the Mercedes less regularly than the Honda, which he would service for every MOT, despite having spent a considerable amount on the car. I attempted to suggest that he disregard the service indicator and invest some funds in car maintenance; nevertheless, he was unyielding, since the computer dictated otherwise. Three decades ago, driving a BMW or Mercedes was regarded as a symbol of prestige, particularly when the streets were predominantly populated by Ford Sierras and Vauxhall Cavaliers. Prior to the Mondeo and Vectra. One required substantial financial resources (in my region, akin to a drug king or pimp) to operate a BMW or Mercedes. They have now extended the program to include three years of complimentary access. Over a span of three years, BMW may perform only one oil change, resulting in minimal costs for them. A recent acquisition of a BMW now appears comparably priced to a Mondeo and Vectra. Jeremy Clarkson of Top Gear stated that BMWs will be more prevalent on the streets than Mondeos.

The service intervals were determined by marketing initiatives rather than engineering considerations. They determined that servicing might be extended to approximately 15-18k without incurring significant claims on the 100k warranty. In actuality, even contemporary and entirely synthetic oils deteriorate. The pivotal threshold for the majority of engine oils occurs at approximately 6,000 miles or more. By 12,000, they are all essentially exhausted. I cannot remember the source of the study links (perhaps Bob is the oil expert), but there has been an investigation of used engine oils indicating that a significant reduction was observed at the 6,000-mile mark.

10,000 miles or 12 months The rationale for extending the intervals is to enhance their attractiveness to leasing businesses. I have observed numerous BMW diesel vehicles operating under the CBS system, all of which exhibit sludge accumulation. The oil maintains significant carbon when subjected to CBS, which substantially contributes to premature chain failures and the spinning of bottom end bearings, resulting in extensive and costly damage. Considering the cost of oil and filter changes, performing them every 10,000 miles or annually is an obvious choice for me.

Discrepancies appear to exist between the book and actual practices. The official BMW distances or times are unexpectedly lengthy; may this indicate contemporary advancements in manufacturing tolerances, resulting in reduced smoothing of cylinder bores by piston rings, for instance? The machinery that manufacture engines are markedly distinct from those of the past. BMW is not unique; our Golf has endured 7 to 8 years of a comparable maintenance regimen without visits. Should I subject my BMW to the same evaluation? I am quite interested in understanding what members consider to be the acceptable interval or distance to utilise, and whether regular long versus short travels should be taken into account.

Could someone assist in transporting my van to a diesel specialist? It is experiencing a power deficiency and emitting black smoke from the exhaust. When I start the van, do you experience a delay of 10 to 20 seconds until it operates normally? Clarify this for them.They inspected the system and reported that the throttle valve is immobilised in the closed position, resulting in choking. He stated that it is an expensive electrical malfunction. He advised disconnecting the throttle valve and remapping it, which I did at a cost of £240 plus labour, totalling £450. However, the vehicle continues to emit smoke and exhibits a delay of approximately two seconds in power reduction upon releasing the accelerator. I cannot afford to incur further expenses when they assured me it was functioning properly. This is the second occurrence; nevertheless, it seemed as though no repairs had been made, as the same issues persisted. He called me and enquired if I had disconnected anything. Refused to drive it home and departed. He stated that he cannot comprehend it; someone must reconnect the valve. Could you please provide advice? Thank you. Will this interfere with the admissions process?

The light grey relay is located adjacent to the blue fuses. I indicated that the fuse box diagram is orientated for a left-hand drive vehicle.

What symptoms are you experiencing?

Orienting AMGeed's diagram enhances clarity: Relay N in your fusebox is the light grey component on the left in your image.

Greetings, I apologise for the interruption once more. I accessed the fuses in the driver's side engine compartment; but, the fuse schematic you provided does not correspond with the diagram I own. Could you identify relay N in the attached photograph? Thank you once more, my friend.

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