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...

Winter tyres for mixed tyre sizes

Our Mercedes-Benz CLK has two sets of tyres. 225/50/R16 on the rear and 205/55/R16 on the front complete with a 205/55/R16 full size spare in the boot. I have an opportunity to purchase four winter tyres...

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...

What engine size is a C180?

I was looking at a Mercedes-Benz C180 Kompressor Estate 2009 model year (09 Reg) On the ad it says that the engine capacity is 1596 cc whereas I thought it would be a 1.8 litre supercharged engine .......

I want a genuine part fitted under my insurance claim.

I want an OEM replacement windscreen but insurance company want to fit a cheaper aftermarket windscreen as the car is nearly 4 years old. As it's a Mercedes-Benz I am saying no, due to auto lights and...

Petrol or diesel executive car?

I do short journeys, mostly up to 4 miles, with occassional long journeys. I like BMW 5 Series or maybe C-Class estates and prefer 6 cylinder engines. My dilemma is this: Will diesel engines inhibit and...

What large luxury estate?

I am looking to buy a used large luxury estate (eg Mercedes E Class) that also offers ease of access to front passenger seat. I have a budget of up to £30k. I would welcome your suggestions.

I need a new company car for high mileage driving - what do you suggest?

I do about 25,000 miles a year and I need to replace my 250,000 miles V70, which will be very, very sad. I could go for a company car (a manual Insignia) but I don't really want to be in a car scheme....

Why is Mercedes-Benz currently pushing its Euro 6 compliant engines?

Mercedes-Benz seems to be actively promoting its Euro 6 compliant BluTec diesel engines in favour of the established Euro 5 CDi Blue Efficiency versions with, for example, its revised ML-Class announced...