Flash and carry

My wife and I do 400 motorway miles every weekend and carry a lot of kit. An estate is essential. We have a Mercedes E240 2005 petrol model estate at present which has done 95,000 miles and which has always...

Stirring moss

I own an 8-year-old Mercedes CLK Cabriolet. It has become increasingly difficult to keep the soft top clean even though I have tried different options. The problem appears to be a green moss/fungus that...

Will the W204 Mercedes-Benz C200 really never need replacing?

I own a 2004 Ford C-Max TDCi with over 100,000 miles on the clock, which will need replacing fairly soon. I seem to remember you writing that if one bought a Mercedes-Benz 220 CDi, it would never require...

Is the 2010 Mercedes-Benz E-Class prone to engine failures?

A couple of days ago I came within an inch of ordering a 2010 Mercedes-Benz E220cdi Blue Efficiency, when I read on the internet that large numbers of recent buyers of this car in UK and elsewhere had...

Are Mercedes-Benz E-Class torque converters prone to causing juddering?

I've got an E220 CDI Mercedes-Benz estate on a 2004 plate with 107,000 miles. I've noticed a juddering up steep hills under load, like a petrol engine misfiring. A Mercedes-Benz specialist has advised...

Can you recommend a vehicle which is easier to get in and out of than my BMW 530 Touring?

I have always had BMW saloons or estate cars but, due to increasing hip problems, I am finding it more and more difficult and painful to get in and out of my beloved 10-year-old 530 Touring. I don't like...

Can I reject my Mercedes-Benz C-Class because it doesn't match quoted fuel economy figures?

I cannot achieve Mercedes-Benz's quoted fuel consumption figures for my new C250 CDi. Despite many of my trips being long distance, the average fuel consumption is 34mpg. Mercedes-Benz specification lists...

What should I look for when buying a Mercedes-Benz A-Class?

I'm thinking of buying a 2008-registered Mercedes-Benz A150 with 17,000 miles on the clock. What is your opinion of this car and are there any points I should be aware of?

Why have the suspension air bags on our Mercedes-Benz E-Class blown out for a second time?

What causes rear suspension air bags to explode? One blew out on our 2006 E-Class Mercedes-Benz before we replaced both rear shocks, and 12 months later it has happened again.

Should I buy a Mercedes-Benz E220 CDI Avantgarde or a BMW 520d SE Touring?

I am now retired and in the fortunate position of being able to afford one last new decent car. Our priorities are comfort and driving enjoyment. The car must be diesel (for economy) and estate with an...