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It's a good shout. I went to the catford bus garage earlier and there wasn't a manager to speak to. Going back tomorrow morning.

Last time I filled out the form on the TFL site and never got a reply

Yep, was just looking at some. Any recommendations here?

Second time this year and second car this year I've had this happen to on my road. Fucking bus drivers. No note, nothing.

Last time I claimed on insurance which only cost me my excess and didn't effect no claims, but premium is up 50% for next year. Unsure what to do this time, it's hit the wheel again so concerned there may be hidden mechanical issues beyond the bodywork repair.

Any advice?

With or without guards?

This seems to be the vibe with all Merc dealers. Kind of missing being a bmw owner... Apart from the "everything breaking all the time" bits

Selling already?!

I mean, I would. I think my wife might leave me... Also, insurance would be mental and I basically have the poor man's version with half the mileage already.

Any south east London recommendations for Merc servicing?

Looks lovely mate

I feel personally attacked

Yeah man. Moved here at the start of Feb- we're on sandhurst road.
Recovering from acl reconstruction last year so cycling is pretty limited at present but hoping to be able to do some 2h evening rides later in the summer.

Have to confess my gaz spot was actually not from a distance but I did a "wait... Was that..?" After I had walked past

Twice I think - one cargo bike dad spot just off sangley and one park spot a week or so ago (I think you were on your way out with family as I was turning the corner on my walk circuit).

^ was supposed to include you in an @ there .. your username didn't like it

@amey @.gaz. think I've spotted you both from a distance on my daily sling nap stomp around the park with the wee man. You both local? Will make more effort next time!

Yes, that does sound plausible.

Just discovered my 118 has been driven into (most likely by a bus given the red paint it left) - front right panel and bumper written off.

Any recommendations for bodywork repair to a bmw in south east london?

I miss off street parking on a quiet road.

Bike sold last year. Will update title now if I can

Sounds delightful

Very nice

Lol. Heavy rwd mercs are so awful on snow. My mum bought a piece of shit vitara just to leave in wales so she doesn't have drive her c class on snow there.

Ah intense jealousy. Was just doing some fantasy window shopping for one of those on autotrader.

Dream dad car.. until bmw release the m3 touring

What are you picking up @Dammit?

I love mine. Great fun to drive on country rodes, decent ride quality around town and it's reasonably practical. Wish I'd had the cash and buy im from Mrs to go for a punchier engine but we were really looking to buy as new a car as we could afford. The 118i in sports mode is still about as much fun as I reasonably need in a small car.

Beamers don't seem to be the most reliable - common issues for 1's are: the bushings in the wishbones going (I had to replace mine - not too pricey but a pain for 5 year old car with 36k on it). Signs to look for is any knocking sound on braking around town and a judder over 60mph.
Steering rack is a weak point too. Watch out for any rattles when driving over rough surfaces.

The interiors of the older ones are pretty rubbish and cramped, but the newer 2014+ is much better finished. On the flip -I've heard the engines in the earlier models are better.

X5 is far too heavy to actually be useful as a 4wd on snow. Awful cars