Thanks for this, very good advice.

- yup diagnosis is free, so your right, I shouldn't say what I 'think' it is as they probably will just be lazy and go off fix something that isn't broken!

I'll tell them to take the car for a blast so they can see for themselves. And ohhh yes I'm mean REALLY smoking - but only when pushed hard, otherwise is not very notieable at all.

I really like the colour too (LY7Q) - has a nice pearlescent quality to it that changes with the light, so when really sunny looks more silver and when not (so most of the time!) looks more almost dolphin grey. I kind of like the Avus as well, but really wanted to fill the acrches out more so have just ordered a set of 19x9.5J wheels for it. (wanted 20's but just too expensive for my pocket at the moment!), hoping they look the business as the offset is 35 so may not even need any spacers.

Have to say I do LOVE black cars though - most of my other cars have always been black - I think its the best colour for a high end motor, but god it can be a real pain to keep looking good!