All Activity

Hello everyone. In a nutshell, my undertray was stolen. Can you believe it? Based on my research, it appears that the E88 undertray is extremely rare. My question is, would an E87 be enough for the job, or are the fixing locations totally different? Considering the above, I think the undertray is also involved in cooling the engine and gearbox, so it might not be that simple. Any guidance would be greatly appreciated.

He appears to have extensive knowledge of the EQC.

I am unsure of the time it took to resolve because the poster vanished. This is terrifying; I (naively) thought that the owner was responsible for fixing a leased vehicle that broke down for reasons beyond the lessee's control. I wish you the best of luck in resolving this matter.

The battery is currently on backorder because they have announced a global shortage. So, here we are, five months later, with no estimated time of arrival! Oh, and the leasing company? What a farce. They are claiming two separate provisions in the terms and conditions... Two things are stated: first, that the vehicle should be returned in good working order; and second, that they can continue charging if I do not surrender it. It seems unfair that they can continue to charge me every month without ever fixing anything! We will see what happens with my ongoing claim with the solicitor's firm! Even though it's a lease, I don't think Mercedes should be held responsible for the repairs they're doing, so I was wondering if anyone else has had good luck with them.

You can use the search function to locate previous threads discussing EQC HV battery failures. We didn't always hear the final outcome, and I do recall hearing about long delays. The EQC was unfortunately discontinued three years ago after only selling a small number of units for a short period of time. The fact that MB is out of replacement batteries after five months and the cost of having a new one made might make the car's value go up might be enough to make anyone think twice. As someone who isn't a lessee, I find your remarks regarding the lease to be quite peculiar. I suppose it's all up to the terms and conditions, but it seems really unfair to have to keep paying for something that you're not getting—an EQC—even after the contract has ended. It would be great if someone with experience in leasing could provide some guidance.

Greetings, all! I was hoping someone else has had a similar experience with their EQC. I have been waiting for a replacement battery for my EQC at Mercedes-Benz Teesside since it experienced a total high-voltage battery failure on May 23, 2026. There has been no update on the estimated delivery date or the status of the vehicle's repair nearly five months after multiple escalations to Mercedes-Benz UK. My 36-month lease expired on September 5th, and now Lex Autolease won't even come get the car until they fix it. My informal extension is almost up to its third month! Mercedes-Benz UK has rejected any further assistance, will not consider any goodwill until the repair is finished, and Lex is adamant that the payments must continue. The unpredictability has even forced me to cancel my replacement vehicle. Having an EQB courtesy car is a godsend, but the absence of any kind of timeline or information regarding the costs is really annoying. Has anyone else had to wait for a battery replacement or successfully gotten Mercedes to give them an update or fix the problem? Your stories would captivate me!

😜

The answer from seems plausible. 360L was new to me. Unfortunately, though. Some notes on 360L from Google and AI are here. Hybrid Content Delivery: Uses Both the Onboard Internet Connection and Regular Satellite Signals You can't manually make a factory 360L unit stream online when there's a strong satellite signal, according to Reddit consensus. Instead, you have to rely on internet streaming for on-demand content or when the satellite signal goes down. I'm going to presume that you have a plan for a mobile hotspot in your vehicle. The main issue is that using a satellite connection results in extremely poor sound quality. The signal has to traverse large portions of the nation while being extremely compressed and having travelled 22,500 miles from the satellite. The audio quality is greatly improved when you use the SiriusXM mobile app in conjunction with Android Auto or Apple CarPlay to stream the SiriusXM channel. (When you pull into your garage, you may even hear the difference in sound quality thanks to 360L.) I suggest making the switch to streaming full time on the SiriusXM 360L car app since it defaults to satellite. Just a quick aside - SiriusXM keeps their pricing plan a secret. The "Music & Entertainment Advantage 25" package, which covers both streaming and satellite, costs $120 per year.

Remove the Bluetooth connection and see if it helps. Reset Bluetooth if you really desire it. Use of the Wi-Fi hotspot is subject to the same rules.

This could be an upgrade or a downgrade; I'm not sure. Engine starts, music begins. On the radio, it's coming from my phone. I was unable to switch stations. After tapping the Media button, everything was fine—well, almost. My phone is still playing the first station. As far as I'm concerned, the radio belongs in the car and my phone stays in my pocket.

Holy cow! Who would have thought? It would seem reasonable to inform a guy when they perform magic tricks in his vehicle. By the way, they could even resurrect my beloved items using some of that enchantment. I appreciate your insight.

SiriusXM’s 360L Will Come to Hyundai and Genesis - Radio World

It is my assumption that your radio now has Sirius XM 360L as a result of the update. This is the most recent update that combines streaming media with satellite radio on one convenient platform. Radio World reports that Hyundai and Genesis will be carrying the SiriusXM 360L.

An over-the-air update was sent to my 2025 Tucson Limited yesterday. All was well. A little riddle has emerged for me. It's not a terrible mystery, but it is a mystery. For the most part, I tune in to SiriusXM. Whenever I entered my garage in the past, the signal would suddenly go out. While you're in the garage, SiriusXM keeps playing. How on earth is this possible? Among other things, I have thought about: 1. My Sirius XM receiver became more sensitive after the update. 2. A new satellite has been launched by Sirius XM, and I can now "see" it (my garage door faces northwest). Compared to its predecessors, this new satellite may be located further north. 3. I had no idea my receiver had switched to cell phone internet. Since my home has a very weak cell signal, this seems highly improbable. 4. As soon as I enter my garage, my receiver will switch to wifi. Could it be done? In any case, I would greatly value your advice.

Is every car going to cost £200? In addition to EVs and hybrids?

I understand that. Indeed, many will find a way to avoid paying, and it will be self-declared. Acquire vehicle, not complete new owner paperwork. Note that the mileage is low. Sell the car well in advance of the MOT, but don't stop there. The odds of being pursued when the perpetrator's identity remains a mystery. Eliminating fuel duties makes more sense to me. Because there have been no increases for fifteen years. Replace VED entirely to reduce EV to its minimum. Then, the VED goes up in bands as emissions get higher. There are no bands with any historical significance. Even when they pay base VED, older vehicles must be 50 years old or older to be exempt from emissions.

The idea of paying per mile is fine with me. But I shouldn't have to pay to drive my car a thousand miles across Europe and back. I am unsure of their plan to address that issue, but it really shouldn't exist. From what I gather, this will be a self-declaration supported by a MOT confirmation, allowing for the reimbursement of those thousand miles travelled throughout Europe....

Still another one. The revenue from vehicle taxes, let's face it, must originate somewhere. Income falls in tandem with ICE. I will be charged 5 pence per mile, which is 3p. The cost per mile is still significantly lower than my previous hybrid.

I'll add my signature, but with the petition's track record, I seriously doubt it will make a dent.

No 'Pay per Mile' on EVs and Hybrids in 2028 - just £200 VED - Petitions

Ceramic ones or the regular kind?

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B010D07MWK?ascsubtag=v1-a484af-606297-6983e434cc-d

A good ATE

For whatever it's worth, has anyone swapped out the front and rear brake pads on a G30 520D (non-XDrive) 67-plate? I got a little confused because there appear to be two versions for the fronts, even though I looked at both online. Do you have any suggestions for brands as well?