Confused about which car to buy - can you help?

I am one of those guys who do tons of research before buying a car, yet always regret the choice within few weeks. I have owned five cars and it happened five times. I value comfort, smooth ride, luxury...

Which car to replace our Volkswagen Passat and Vauxhall Astra?

The passage of time has brought the wife (age 75) and me (age 78) to a point where the ease at which we can enter and leave the car is becoming paramount. I currently run a 1997 Passat 110 TDI now at 177,000...

Mercedes Warranty - what's the best way to renew?

I need to review my warranty for my Merc Ml63 AMG. It's a 2007 and has 58k on the clock. I can renew via Mercedes either tier 1 or tier 2 cover for between £1,000 and £1,500 per year or via Warranty Direct...

Fitter installed the wrong tyres.

I recently had two new tyres fitted to the rear by a major supplier. The types was the same as already fitted 225/55/16 and this was shown on the invoice. At my recent MOT it was noted that the ones fitted...

Mercedes E-Class used price difference - why is this?

Parker's guide has a big price difference between a 320cdi(06) and a 320cdi Euro 4 - nearly £3000 for 07/07. What's the difference please, and how do I tell which I am getting?

Should I continue to have my Mercedes-Benz C180 serviced at the main dealer or go independent?

I have now nearly reached the three-year point on a Mercedes-Benz C180 that I bought from a main dealer at six months old with a three-year warranty and two free services. These have now been had and I...

If I use Mercedes-Benz servicing cost plan, do I pay VAT twice?

In May 2012 I purchased a nearly new C-Class from Mercedes-Benz Retail. Shortly after I received a call inviting me to spread the servicing costs for two years for £22.50 per month. After signing up for...

Where can I have paintwork damage repaired cheaply in London?

A vandal has put a long deep fine scratch along the bonnet of my E-Class Mercedes. Are these mobile car chip and scratch repairers any good? I live in central London.

Buying a long lasting car?

My last 3 cars (all manuals) have each achieved 270k over 10 years driving at little cost (Scirocco and two diesels - a 405 estate and Passat estate) before the first two were passed on for another three...

Is the C-Class automatic OK?

I would really like your honest opinion on the following vehicle as I am thinking of buying it this week. The car in question is a Mercedes Benz CGI blue efficiency sport edition 125. It is an automatic-tiptronic...