Is there anything I can do about my rusting 2000 Mercedes-Benz C-Class?

I took delivery of a used Mercedes-Benz C-Class and have only just read your article. The car is a C180 Elegance and is dated 11/08/2000 in the EEC certificate of conformity. Initial registration 16/1/01....

Recommend an estate car for under £2000 to carry four kayaks?

I am looking for a first car, around the £1000-£2000 mark. It has to be able to carry four kayaks on the roof and seat four passengers, and possibly even sleep two in the boot. Ideally I would like an...

Why won't Mercedes-Benz repair the rusted doors on my 2002 S-Class?

I have a 2002 Mercedes-Benz S-Class that has suffered premature rusting of some body panels. In March 2009 Mercedes-Benz UK agreed to repair the rust on a door panel, but it reappeared within a few weeks....

Is there anything I can do to prevent rust affecting my Hyundai i30's fuel tank?

In your car-by-car review of the Hyundai i30 you say the fuel tank will eventually rust. Will an underseal from new help prevent this? Are there any likely problems if underseal is applied?

Underustimated

I am having real difficulty in getting Volkswagen to honour its corrosion warranty on a second-hand Polo. They have passed me round various different departments, and I have had a number of telephone calls....

What should I look for when buying a classic Mercedes-Benz SL?

I would appreciate any advice you could give regarding a future purchase of a Mercedes-Benz classic SL, model 107. The car would only be used in the summer months and would probably be washed more than...

Do I have any recourse against a private seller after my Porsche 911 was found to have rust problems?

I purchased a classic car privately, based upon the description provided by the seller. Following the purchase, I had the car transferred to a specialist who has indicated that there is severe rust on...

Are KIA Sedonas known for having poor brakes?

We are experience a continuing groaning noise when bringing our 2004 KIA Sedona automatic to a stop. We have been back and forth to our local dealership with no joy. We have had the front discs and pads...

What's causing a noise to come from my Nissan Micra's clutch when starting?

I have a Nissan Micra Twister, S-reg (1998 model) manual, 1.0-litre engine. When I start it, pressing down the clutch pedal (whether in neutral or in gear), the pedal feels some resistance and engine produces...

When did rust become a problem with 1990s Mercedes-Benz S-Class models?

I'm looking for a 1991-1999 W140 Mercedes-Benz S-Class. I've seen two 1997 models, both of which had rust problems around the wheel arches. Can you tell me in which year Mercedes-Benz started producing...