Which all-weather tyres should I fit to my Mercedes-Benz A-Class?

I have a Mercedes A180 CDI. I am considering replacing the tyres, size 195/55 R16. What would you recommend as an all-purpose, all-weather tyre? I have always been drawn to Michelin.

Which fun, economical 2-seat convertible sports car would you recommend?

We want to buy a used 2-seater convertible for under £4000 for three/four long trips every year, so we need some luggage space, comfort for distances, low wind noise with top up for motorways, reasonable...

Broken Mercedes-Benz COMAND unit - can it be fixed?

My 2007 Mercedes-Benz E280 Comand infotainment unit has completely failed - there is nothing on the screen and no buttons work. The dealer said an exchange unit, which has to come from Germany, is £1570...

Dealer won’t replace dangerous cracking tyres on my used car – what can I do?

Last month I bought a 2007 Mercedes-Benz E350 from a Kia dealer. I noticed that it was making a groaning noise from the front, and informed the dealer. They told me to take it to a local garage (we agreed...

Why is my Mercedes-Benz using so much oil?

Can you tell me why my Mercedes-Benz is using so much oil? It’s a 2007 C-Class automatic with 39,000 miles on the clock, but it is now consuming 2.5 litres per 5000 miles. Do I have a problem?

Should I buy a manual or automatic (torque converter) Mercedes-Benz SLK200?

I am looking at Mercedes-Benz SLK 200s on offer at www.cargiant.co.uk. There is a 31,251 mile 2010 manual at £13,499 and a 14,871 mile 2010 automatic at £16,799. Would you consider this a better buy than...

Engine management light is on – what’s the fault?

The engine management warning light has come on my Mercedes-Benz C-Class. The car has covered 36,500 miles and the oil is a little low. There are no real problems to report, but the acceleration is a little...

Where can I buy a workshop manual for my Mercedes?

Can you tell me where I can purchase a workshop manual for my Mercedes-Benz C-Class?

Why was I advised to fit a child seat to my Mercedes-Benz SL that turns off the airbag?

I own a Mercedes-Benz SL and when I needed a car seat for my grandson who is now eight years old, I was told by Mercedes I had to buy a seat to fit that also turned the airbag off automatically. The price...

Should I idle my Mercedes-Benz C180 after running to allow the turbo to cool?

I read about problems with turbos, in particular from not letting the engine tick over for a few minutes to cool down after hot running. These all seem to relate to diesel engines. I have a current Mercedes-Benz...