Wheeler Dealers - Mercedes (DVD)

Advantages: good learning process
Disadvantages: bit pricey

...Brought this DVD for part of my Hubby's Christmas box, he's into Top Gear and other car programmes such as this, by the time he got around to putting this DVD on, I was well and truly hooked on car shows, so had no problems with watching it. Actually a very interesting DVD, which instead of just showing you flash cars, not only few can afford, this DVD gives some very useful tips and information. The basics are, that presenter Mike Brewer and a mechanic genius friend of his, have a £1000, starting fund, with this, they have to purchase a scrap, or near scrap sporty or classic car, from local papers, small adds column etc, and do it up as best they can, Mike tends to be the man, who job it is to go out and get the best deals he can for spare parts, whilst the mechanic sets to work on the car, they are given one week to complete... Read review

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Advantages: Fully loaded luxury motor leaving passengers and drivers wanting for nothing.
Disadvantages: Can be expensive if it goes wrong if you can't find the best repairshop. Initial outlay cost.

...even rear vanity mirrors to make sure you get out of the car looking your best. For business travelers there are two rear cigarette lighters to power your phone or laptop if you have the necessary cables. Some S classes also have a rear sunblind to add further privacy. It really is a nice place to be. Running Costs With a car this expensive you may think the running costs are high. Now when things co wrong it can be expensive to replace some of the items but that is few and far between. Servicing at a Mercedes main dealer can be expensive at between £2-500 per service. However like most savvy Mercedes owners you can take the car to an independent Mercedes specialist who will service the vehicle for between £1-300 dependent on service, which really isn?t that bad. Fuel consumption is pretty standard with a combined figure of around 29MPG... Read review

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Advantages: What a lovely car
Disadvantages: Kills the Environment

...History Introduction Choosing Looks Sound Handling Speed and Acceleration Gear Change options Economy Reliability Features Dashboard display Opinion Comparison Price Summary History In 1886, Carl Benz built a motorized tricycle. His first four-wheeler, the Victoria, was built in 1893. The first production car was the 1894 Benz Velo which participated in the first recorded car race, the Paris-Rouen race. In 1895, Benz built his first truck. Since then, Mercedes Benz has gone from strength to Strength and now builds some of the greatest cars on the market. And teamed with Mc Claren, they stand a great chance of their drivers winning the GP's Introduction The Mercedes CLK 320 is a sports/comfort car, which is excellent for everything, and a round town, although the economy is poor it makes you fell 10 feet tall... Read review

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