What's causing a burning smell from my son's Mercedes-Benz C220?

My son purchased a Mercedes-Benz C220 eight months ago. After driving approximately seven miles there is a strong smell similar to overheating or very hot rubber at the rear of the car. The engine is switched...

How do I choose the quietest, softest riding tyre?

My Mercedes-Benz C-Class came on 17-inch alloys with Michelin Primacy HP 225/45 R17- 91W tyres, which are hard, noisy and very uncomfortable. I’m considering a downgrade to 16-inch wheels, with 205/55...

Where can I have the anti-glare coating renewed on my Mercedes-Benz C-Class's radio unit?

I have taken off some of the black surface of the car radio antiglare screen in my Mercedes-Benz C-Class by using a contaminated cloth. Any recommended source for replenishing the coating on the antiglare...

How did thieves get into my Mercedes CLS?

I own a Mercedes-Benz CLS, which was broken into by thieves and had sports equipment stolen from the boot. The problem I have is there’s no physical evidence of a break in, which means the insurer will...

Company car options - Mercedes or BMW?

I'm coming up to picking my next company car and have (probably) narrowed it down to the facelifted Mercedes-Benz E-Class 250CDI (auto box with AMG kit) or BMW 520/525D M Sport. I’ll do 30,000 miles a...

Mercedes C-Class - are there any known issues?

As a former company car driver, I have for the last six years driven a Mercedes-Benz C-Class. Having left my job, I am now in the market for a used model, but am worried about known mechanical issues....

Best used car for longevity?

I always put galactic mileages on my cars and intend to keep my next Volvo for a decade or more. The only alternatives on the list are the post-2010 five-cylinder 2.0 version of the Volvo C70 and the Mercedes...

What's causing a satnav fault in my Mercedes-Benz ML 420CDI?

I have a 2008 Mercedes-Benz ML 420CDI, which has had an intermittent satnav function for several months. After prolonged diagnostic testing at the local MB dealer they replaced the antenna at considerable...

Reversed into post due to failty parking sensors - can I sue the dealer?

My new Mercedes-Benz E-Class has suffered bodywork damage after I reversed into a post. The parking sensors on the car stopped working and I didn’t know the obstruction was there, hence I hit it. I took...

When should I change the gearbox oil on my Mercedes C-Class?

I recently bought a three year old Mercedes-Benz C-Class CDI. I am very pleased with the car, but my local dealership tells me the automatic gearbox oil should be changed soon. This is an expensive job,...