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Buying a used Mercedes SL 320 - a wise move or not? 26 Feb 2014 (Ask HJ)
I have seen a 2002 Mercedes-Benz SL 320 Edition for sale, with full history and 87,000 miles on the clock. The asking price is £9970. I have always lusted... -
Company car options - Mercedes or BMW? 5 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
I'm coming up to picking my next company car and have (probably) narrowed it down to the facelifted Mercedes-Benz E-Class 250CDI (auto box with AMG kit)... -
Best used car for longevity? 3 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
I always put galactic mileages on my cars and intend to keep my next Volvo for a decade or more. The only alternatives on the list are the post-2010 five-cylinder... -
What to look out for when buying an older S-Class 20 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
A reputable second hand car dealer has a Mercedes-Benz S350 on an 03-plate with 47,000 miles on the clock for sale at £5890. What should I consider?... -
Can I insist the insurer replaces certain parts? 14 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
My car (2012 Mercedes-Benz E250 CDI - 4000 miles on clock) was swamped whilst travelling on a flooded road. My car insurers have agreed to pay for a new... -
Buying a second hand estate for £10k - any recommendations? 27 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
My wife and I are in the market for a second hand estate; we want a car that's three to five years old and costs up to £10k. We are happy to have a fairly... -
Need a used family car with low insurance 10 Jul 2016 (Ask HJ)
I am 42 years old and have just passed my driving test and am looking for a used five-door automatic family car with a petrol engine. My budget is up to... -
Buying a used estate for £10k - what should I get? 29 May 2014 (Ask HJ)
I have £10,000 to spend on a replacement car. It should be an automatic estate with a petrol engine as I only do around 5000 miles per year. I want to... -
Buying used car 29 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
Could you give me your advice about cars like Skoda Superb 2008, BMW 3 Series E90, Mercedes C-Class W204, Kia Optima, Hyundai i40 estate or any other good... -
Downsizing from a Mercedes - is the MINI Countryman a suitable replacement? 9 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
Due to a new job and having to travel many miles each week, I have to downsize from my Mercedes-Benz E320. I have children to accommodate, so I need space,... -
Farm tracks and low profile tyres 5 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
Have a neighbour with an A class Mercedes-Benz with low profile tyres fitted. We all live down a 250metre limestone farm road - my family think the road... -
Buying winter tyres 9 Dec 2011 (Ask HJ)
I own a 2008 Mercedes-Benz ML500. I tried to get a set of alloys plus winter tyres in November 2010 from a Mercedes dealer but they could not supply, and... -
Do you find bright daytime running lights to be a distraction? 30 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
I am concerned that BMW, Audi, Mercedes and Ford appear to compete with each other to see who has the biggest and brightest daylight running lights. I... -
Is there a known problem with the Toyota Yaris' steering? 22 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
Not so much a question, more a case of strange advice. I have been a vehicle technician for over forty years. Two months ago my daughter bought a brand... -
Fuel economy 18 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
I want more mpg from my Mercedes-Benz E320 CDI - is a bolt on chip the way to go? Some manufacturers say they improve mpg by 20% but is it true? -
Car won't start after running out of fuel 29 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
I ran out of diesel but when I refueled the car won't start. It turns over but won't catch. Do I need to prime the pump, and if so how? It's a Mercedes-Benz... -
Should I accept a 40% goodwill offer for an out of warranty repair? 26 Mar 2015 (Ask HJ)
I own a low-mileage 2011 Mercedes-Benz E500 convertible that has a full service history. It has a front wind-deflector at the top of the windscreen - activated... -
Can I return my used Mercedes-Benz after having various problems? 11 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
I recently purchased a 5000 mile 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLK. After a couple of weeks whilst washing the car I noticed that the paintwork, mainly on the bonnet,... -
Would you pick the Audi A6, BMW 5 Series or Mercedes-Benz E-Class? 18 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
I am in the very fortunate position to buy whatever car I want within reason, but realistically I am not that interested in cars other than in the need... -
My insurer are refusing to honour my extended warranty - do they have to pay for repairs? 21 Aug 2017 (Ask HJ)
I purchased two years extended warranty on a Mercedes-Benz C-Class, purchased from Motorpoint. The car recently developed a fault, which was rectified...

