Chattering Class

I have owned a series of S-Class Mercedes. At least ten in a row, all wonderful, and all petrol. Recently, against my better judgement, I bought an ex-demonstrator diesel: a S320 CDI LWB, with 9,000 miles...

Will using a premium diesel help with my Mercedes-Benz E220's running problem?

My 2007 Mercedes-Benz E220 CDI with 49,000 miles sometimes used to feel like it was trying to lurch forward while moving at low speed, without any change on the accelerator. For the last month it is shaking...

What's causing heavy wear to the insides of my Mercedes-Benz E-Class tyres?

I have just replaced the rear tyres on my 2007 Mercedes-Benz E320 at 25,000 miles. As far as I am concerned, this mileage is very good. However, on both tyres it was very evident that inner third of the...

Regeneration game

We took delivery of a new Mercedes E350CDI Coupe Sport 2 months ago and have completed 2,000 miles. We choose it in comparison with the equivalent BMW and Audi Coupes based on an overall mix of ride, performance,...

Should I buy a BMW 320d or a Mercedes-Benz E220?

At the age of late 60's it's time to move out of the mould and buy something 'different' (for me). So, should it be a BMW 320d or a Mercedes-Benz E220 or what? My budget is about £20,000.

Which family estate would you recommend to replace our Mercedes-Benz?

I am looking to replace our 57-plate Mercedes-Benz in the next six months. I would like a comfortable and economical estate which is also an enjoyable drive. We have been slightly disappointed with the...

Is the BMW 5 Series 8-gear auto more fuel efficient than the Mercedes-Benz E-Class 7-speed?

I'm thinking about getting either a BMW 530d or a Mercedes-Benz E350 CDI coupe. I want an automatic, but the BMW has comes with 8-gear automatic and the Mercedes-Benz comes with a 7-gear automatic gearbox....

Where can under-17s learn to drive?

I took my 16-year-old son for his first driving lesson on Saturday. We used a place in Hornchurch, Essex which has 12 acres of private roads where you can use your own car. My father took me there 35 years...

Will Mercedes-Benz contribute to the cost of repairing my 2006 ML320's steering rack?

My 2006 Mercedes-Benz ML320 Sport has developed a leak of power steering fluid from the steering rack after four years. They have said the steering rack should be replaced at a cost of £3000 plus labour,...

Why doesn't my warranty cover condenser repairs to my 2002 Mercedes-Benz E320?

I recently bought a policy with a leading warranty company. I have paid about £800 over the last two years to them for an 'extra care' policy (with franchised dealer repairs) for my 2002 Mercedes-Benz...