Best car to replace a 2011 Mercedes-Benz Estate with?

I want to replace my 2011 Mercedes-Benz Estate and I am wondering about buying another Mercedes or perhaps an Audi A4 or Volvo V60 as perhaps my final ICE car. What would you suggest? And would a much...

Is it worth paying more for premium diesel?

I have tried using premium diesel, in my 69 Reg Mercedes-Benz A-Class AMG Line Premium. It works out expensive compared to ordinary diesel, even after taking into account the marginal increase in MPG....

Do I have to use a detachable towbar on my Mercedes-Benz B-Class 200 AMG Line?

I have just bought a Mercedes-Benz B-Class 200 AMG Line and want to put a towbar on it. All the websites of fitters say that after the electrics are put on it will need recoding. Why can't they do it,...

Can you suggest a sporty replacement for my Mercedes-Benz SLK?

I currently own a Mercedes-Benz SLK 300. I love its acceleration, looks and quality. However, I feel I now need a larger car with more boot space and rear seats. I don't want a convertible anymore but...

Has a bad MoT and service destroyed my SLK?

I own a nine-year-old Mercedes-Benz SLK with 60,000 miles on the clock. I recently took it for an MoT and service. Three weeks later the engine goes bang on the motorway. The con-rod punched a hole out...

Should I buy a BMW 1 Series or Mercedes-Benz A-Class?

I'm currently driving a BMW 4 Series which is lovely in terms of comfort, noise insulation and a smooth responsive engine but it's now got 75,000-plus miles and I would like to upgrade the infotainment...

Mercedes-Benz A-Class boot misalignment - is this a known problem?

Are there any known issues of an interference between the boot door and the rear bumper on 2017 Mercedes-Benz A-Class AMG line?

Can you recommend a reliable used car?

I need to replace my current Mercedes-Benz E-Class with a vehicle suitable for a 91-year-old passenger, (plus others) which can also carry a motorised scooter and other holiday luggage, but must be very...

Should I buy a Mercedes-Benz A-Class or BMW 1 Series?

I need to buy a car and looking at the BMW 1 series or the Mercedes-Benz A-Class. I do a lot of driving, approx 80 miles round trip to work daily. Budget is £18,000 max. Which one and which particular...

How do I navigate the minefield of buying cars?

My wife and I only have the one car now we’re both in our 70s and retired but fortunately fit and active. I do between three and four thousand miles per year, mainly short local trips plus three trips...