Which tyres for my Mercedes-Benz C-Class?

Can you recommend quiet tyres for my car - 205/55/R16 91v?

Why are low-profile tyres so common on modern cars?

Telegraph Motoring recently carried photographs of two high performance cars: the Jaguar E-Type and the De Tomaso Mangusta. Both clearly show sensibly-sized wheels with hefty tyres to absorb the shocks...

Why is my Mercedes-Benz B-Class' faulty air conditioning condenser so expensive to replace?

I have been told by my local Mercedes-Benz garage that the air-conditioning unit in my 2010 B-Class doesn't work because the condenser was damaged by a stone thrown up from the road. The original repair...

C220 auto or E220 manual?

My dilemma. The company is offering me a new Mercedes-Benz C220 CDI saloon or estate automatic, or a new E220 CDI manual. I like the idea of an auto box but will I regret not going for the space and comfort...

Dealer won't accompany me on fault finding drive

Am I being unreasonable to ask the main dealer to accompany me on a short road test to discover what is causing the popping like noise at the rear when going over rough ground? They have fobbed me off...

Choosing a used luxury sports car?

We are considering purchasing a used convertible sports car for touring in our retirement. Cars that appeal to us include the Aston Martin V8, Jaguar XK and Mercedes SL. Reliability, comfort and cost of...

Should I get a second car?

I have a 2006 E-Class 280 diesel estate with 120k miles which has proved an extremely reliable and comfortable car for our family use and annual long drive to south of france. Due to house move the car...

Buying a Mercedes-Benz C-Class

I am thinking of buying a C220 Estate to tow a caravan (approx 1500kg) and to accommodate 2 large black labradors. I usually keep my cars for 8 to 10 years. I have been looking at the Mercedes C220 2.1...

Is Mercedes liable for sensotronic brake control failures on a Mercedes E320?

Mercede-Benz has confirmed via diagnostics that the SBC unit on our 2004 Mercedes E320CDI has gone. I am aware there have been problems with this unit, possibly even a recall. Mercedes have offered to...

Main dealer or independant?

My wife and I bought a MB E220CDi Avantgarde on a 58 plate 2nd hand from the main MB dealer in Shrewsbury last November. It's now due a major service, and MOT, for which the garage is quoting an eye-watering...