Another collision prevention system has been put to test by TRW at Hockenheim race track. The steering and suspension manufacturer teamed up with the University of Dortmund, Germany, to develop a system to aid drivers in emergency situations called Emergency Steering Assist (ESA)
A group of automotive apprentices are being steered in the right direction by National Tyres and Bridgestone.
The apprenticeship run by the 225-strong tyre fast fit network, will see 18 students take part in its NVQ level 2 training course, first started in 2013
Introduced in late 2008, the BlueEFFICENCY versions of the Mercedes C-Class incorporated the company’s Start-Stop system. As these vehicles begin to drop out of the franchised dealer network and enter the independent sector, workshops, and […]
Mercedes-Benz C-Class: Corteco has added a fix for troublesome trailing arm bushings on older models. Cracked, split or oil soaked bushings will cause problems because their condition is critical for rear axle alignment. Evidence that […]
Mercedes C-Class >2014 C203 180K – Idle speed surging over 1000 rpm no fault codes caused by distorted throttle body. C203 all engine variants – ABS warning light illuminates intermittently, various codes stored in the […]
Despite being subject to inevitable wear and tear during the lifespan of the engine, the front end auxiliary drive (FEAD) system has not traditionally been subject to any particular maintenance or replacement schedule. However, some […]
Wheel Bearings The 2WD 204 Series Mercedes C-Class is unusual due to its use of individual tapered-roller bearings on the front axle. As is always the case with this type of bearing, care must be […]
Sven Nielsen, Technical Director from MEYLE, says the following difficulties may arise with the Mercedes C-Class: Stabiliser links often worn out Problem: Intense strain and high surface pressure wear and stress on the ball joint. […]
Clutch malfunction Mercedes-Benz C-Class C200 CDI Reference number(s): LI25.10-P- 043922 Fault symptoms: Clutch does not disengage. Causes: Design error Remedy: Replace pressure line between clutch master cylinder and hose coupling Replace pressure line between clutch […]
CAT Inside Line – Mercedes-Benz C-Class (- 2014) Gates says that an increase in vibration and, consequently, greater noise levels from the drive system in some 1.8 (Petrol) and 2.0 (Diesel) engines in this range, […]
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