Which executive car for low running costs?

I am replacing my BMW 325d and am looking at: Merc E350 Diesel Coupe (approved used up to two years) Current BMW 330d (approved used up to 1 year) New IS250 Lexus (new order) New Golf GTi (manual not...

Buying a door handle for a C-Class?

Mercedes-Benz is asking £500+ to replace a broken interior door handle. Apparently they don't make a specific part so you have to buy the whole interior door panelling! Has anyone found an alternative?

Misfueling petrol into a diesel

I recently filled the tank of my diesel Mercedes-Benz E-Class with petrol. Although there are no legal requirements, I feel Sainsbury's garage owe me some duty of care, as the pump dispensing the petrol...

Best tyres for an A-Class?

I need to replace the front tyres on my Mercedes-Benz A-class. Current tyres fitted all round are Pirelli 195/16 87T MO. Only fronts need replacing. What best tyre make you recommend for this car?

Breakdown cover for Europe?

I am taking my 2004 E-Class to Verona via France and Switzerland. Can you give any advise on what the best breakdown cover would be? In the UK it is relatively easy to find non main dealer garages but...

sports cars

Would like advice on convertibles, I prefer big engines with plenty torque, hate revvy buzz boxes. The choices seem limited to 3.0 Z4, 3.5 SLK, 3.2 TT or 2.7/3.2 Boxter. Boxter worries me regarding cost...

Changing the speed limiter on Mercedes B-Class

Is it possible to change the speed limiter on my Mercedes-Benz B-Class? It’s currently limited to 74mph.

Buying a high mileage Mercedes-Benz - what should I look out for?

I have a chance to buy a high mileage (100,000 miles) 2011 Mercedes-Benz C220 Sport Estate from a cousin. I only need to pay off finance which is £8500, apparently. It would be great as a replacement...

Burning smell under the bonnet of new car

I’ve brought a new Mercedes-Benz B-Class diesel. I have only driven it for a week and I have been getting an on and off burning smell under the bonnet, sometimes I can smell it via the air con. Occasionally...

Turbo cooling

I have just bought a 2011 Mercedes C-class Blue Efficiency, with a petrol engine. Do I need to take special care before switching off the engine, because of the turbo?