Have there been any problems with the Mercedes-Benz A180 CVT transmission?

Having just paid a deposit on a 2010 Mercedes-Benz A180 automatic, I'd appreciate knowing whether I made a good choice or not? I'd rather lose the deposit than suffer more heavily again, so please advise...

How can this Mercedes-Benz dealer offer me a new ML at "cost plus £1"?

Following up my interest in a new ML with various Mercedes-Benz main dealers, one has offered me a "sensational" deal, to the end of March only, at "cost plus £1". In the context of a new ML, what does...

Petrol or diesel?

My parents want to replace their ageing (2003) Mercedes C220 CDi. They cover 12,000 miles a year and are getting different opinions from every dealer over whether to buy a petrol or diesel. They're looking...

Is this advice about a diesel particulate filter correct?

A Mercedes salesman has told me that a Mercedes diesel is OK for short distance driving - but reports in the press say that a diesel engine is not good for short distances. Any advice please?

What's the difference between the Mercedes-Benz ML250CDI and 350CDI?

I shall be ordering a new Mercedes-Benz ML within the next few months. Given current exorbitant taxes, the new ML250CDI seems a better bet than the 350CDI. Both are capable of towing my caravan. Will the...

The optimum hand position on the steering wheel blocks my view of My Mercedes-Benz ML's speedometer.

My driving instructor friends, some of whom are qualified for high-speed instruction, confirm that the optimum hand position on the steering wheel is between quarter to three and ten to two. In either...

My recently bought Mercedes-Benz C220 has brake vibration - why?

I have just bought a second hand C220 automatic. The car has 108000 and full MB history till 100000. I collected the car yesterday from the trader, who had put it through his mechanic to be checked and...

Mercedes Auto Gearbox - is it right that it's sluggish?

I always understood that Mercedes Automatic gearboxes were some of the best. I am considering buying a new E-Class Auto with the 7G Tronic transmission but all the recent reviews I can find are saying...

Should I buy a Porsche Cayenne or Mercedes-Benz E220?

I am 63 years old, 6-feet 1-inch tall, all-but-retired and use my wife's Prius for local and social driving. I have a 1998 SAAB convertible (with its original registration number S44B BD), which is all...

Feedback on cheap tyre fitters

In Saturday's Telegraph reference to mobile tyre fitting at competitive prices. Have used Blackcircles.com on a number of occasions found them to be competitively priced and punctual.Do not just sell the...