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What AWD estate car for transporting dogs? 7 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
I need an all-wheel-drive estate car to transport a dog and luggage. We have a 2011 Mercedes-Benz C220 CDI in part exchange. We need reliability, economy... -
Rusting on its laurels 11 Apr 2009 (Ask HJ)
I remember some discussion in your column of the tendency of a certain era of Mercedes to be extremely rust prone. In our extended family we have an 18... -
What van do you suggest for towing a trailer? 17 Oct 2025 (Ask HJ)
I am looking for van L2H2 medium wheelbase van up to 6 metres long that's capable of towing a 3500kg trailer. What do you suggest? -
Do any cars have built-in dash cams? 28 Jul 2025 (Ask HJ)
Is there any vehicle on sale in UK which has a forward facing recording dash cam fitted as standard or as an optional extra ? -
What straight six petrol engine car do you recommend? 9 Mar 2025 (Ask HJ)
I live in a remote area and do not trust hybrid battery cars - can you recommend a car with a straight 6 petrol engine? I believe they are the most reliable... -
What's the best performance saloon for £20k? 22 Nov 2018 (Ask HJ)
It's about time to replace my 2006 Audi A4 2.0 TFSI quattro. I really enjoy driving this car, can you recommend a modern performance saloon replacement?... -
Is my Mercedes a classic? 27 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
I'm the first owner of my car, registered in 1991 (J Reg) with 207,000 miles on clock. Recently MOT'd, but needs some work, particularly on part corroded... -
Should I take legal action against Mercedes-Benz for repeated paintwork issues with my SLK? 2 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
About a year ago I emailed you with the dreaded problem of Mercedes-Benz Fire Opel red paintwork blistering. You told me at the time that I lawfully have... -
Why did this franchised Mercedes-Benz dealer try to oversell a routine repair job on my 10 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
I read with delight your colleague's article on spare tyres and their likely demise. I recently suffered a puncture in my 13-year-old 2-seater Mercedes-Benz... -
Is it worth paying more for premium diesel? 4 Jan 2023 (Ask HJ)
I have tried using premium diesel, in my 69 Reg Mercedes-Benz A-Class AMG Line Premium. It works out expensive compared to ordinary diesel, even after... -
Should I keep my Mercedes-Benz C-Class' tyre pressures high to improve fuel economy? 7 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have an 88,000 mile 2007 Mercedes-Benz C-Class diesel automatic estate, a lovely car. I normally follow the fuel filler flap advice and keep to 32F/33R... -
What is causing knocking from the front wheel on my Mercedes-Benz A180? 12 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
Last July I purchased a pre-registered Mercedes-Benz A180 CDI. On the whole it's a good car, but I feel it has fault. On full lock, the N/S front wheel... -
Is a Mercedes-Benz bought in the south of England less likely to have been used off-road? 21 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
Thank you for a quick reply about Mercedes-Benz GLs. Would we get a better vehicle for the same money from a large 4x4 dealer in London or the south, where... -
What causing an airbag malfunction in my Mercedes-Benz CLK 350 and does it mean the airbags aren't functional? 2 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
I have been having problems with the airbag warning light since last September on my 50,000 mile 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLK 350. The light has been on for... -
I bought a 1993 Mercedes-Benz 190 LE which needs work on the rear brakes. Should the dealer pay? 7 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
I bought a 1993 Mercedes-Benz 190 LE 2.0 about one and a half months ago. It has now developed a loud vibrating/rubbing noise upon braking. I bought the... -
Is it worth spending £6000 to repair my nine-year-old Mercedes-Benz? 11 Sep 2023 (Ask HJ)
My 2014 Mercedes C220 Estate, mileage 95k, needs a partial engine rebuild which is estimated at £6k. Is it worth doing? -
I'm looking for a medium-sized hatchback. What's the best model to buy? 23 Feb 2021 (Ask HJ)
I've got up to £25k to spend. I'm looking at the Volkswagen Golf Mk8 (either the Style or the R). It's a Golf-size car I want, with a diesel engine and... -
Is the Mercedes A250e a good plug-in hybrid? 14 Jun 2021 (Ask HJ)
I'm thinking of buying a Mercedes-Benz A250e. Is there something you would recommend which is better? The 44 electric miles is the attraction. -
Gearbox whine on Mercedes CLK 16 Mar 2015 (Ask HJ)
I have noticed a slight whine in the gearbox of my 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK. The car has only covered 30,000 miles since new and has a full service history.... -
Is the build quality of later Mercedes E Class models inferior? 17 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
I am thinking of buying a secondhand Mercedes estate and am looking at the E280 or 320 diesel. Having owned an E270 CDI for nearly ten years which clocked...
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