Bad vibrations - diesel E-Class estate

When smoothly accelerating, my 2003 Mercedes Benz E-Class Estate 'shudders' and vibrates! There was no fault shown when plugged in to diagnostic computer, and it doesn't happen when accelerator is not...

Downsizing cars

I have a four year old Mercedes S-class, I would like to replace it with a smaller and more economical car but with comfort good seats and and room to move in.

Buying a new car. What options match my A Class 1.8 Diesel CVT

We wish to replace our 2009 Mercedes A Class 1.8 diesel CVT with a similar, non-Mercedes CVT about the same size and power. What cars are available? We are having problems establishing which cars have...

The rim reaper

Every time we look at a new car we're told we should have the "larger wheel option". We always understood smaller wheels with deeper tyres gave a better ride and more grip in the wet. We tried a new Mercedes...

To ‘B’ or not to ‘B’?

I have a Mercedes B-180 CDI automatic, which I bought new in January 2009. It is my third Mercedes and was chosen over a saloon because of its compactness and flexibility that were convenient when transporting...

Used luxury automatic

I have a budget of around 17,000 to buy a quality used car that will last a good while. I want an auto and plenty of space. I do a fair bit of mileage so economical and comfortable.

Tyres in Europe

I am driving to Italy and returning via Austria and Germany in November. Can I use my UK tyres - Pirelli P7 (I carry snow chains) or do I have to have winter M&S (mud and slush) rated tyres after October...

Tanks a million

I am in the process of sourcing a C220CDI or E220CDI estate from the BCA auction network but am undecided about manual as opposed to auto gearbox. I read your columns in the Saturday Telegraph every week....

Radiator of the lost Arc Weld

Last week when driving my 2002 Mercedes E Class automatic up the M23 I depressed the accelerator on and incline and there was no response; the car then started to slow down. I pulled off onto a side road,...

Faulty SL55 AMG

We purchased an SL55 6 years ago & paid £67,000. Since then the car has had numerous problems and we have only driven it 20,000 miles as the engine cuts out locking the car and nearly causing a fatal...