I use a dehumidifier to prevent my classic cars rusting in the garage.

Regarding recent letter about garaging wet cars. Of course they deteriorate very quickly as there is no air circulation to evaporate the water - ideal conditions to encourage formation of rust. For many...

Rust on a used vehicle

Bought a Lexus RX300H from approved used Lexus dealer 6 weeks ago, about 200 miles from where I live. Upon cleaning for the first time noticed small patch of rust at bottom of rear door. Was advised...

Is there anything I can do about a snapped weld on my Mercedes-Benz C230 Kompressor Sport?

I am in the USA where I run a 2000 Mercedes-Benz C230 Kompressor Sport. A suspension mounting frame weld rusted so badly that it snapped in half. I am told there is nothing MB USA can do about it, but...

Is this Mercedes-Benz E-Class likely to be a money pit?

I have been offered a 1999 Mercedes-Benz E320 CDI Avantgarde with 63,000 on the clock. One previous owner with full main dealer service history for £2400. The interior is leather and in excellent condition,...

My 2006 Mercedes-Benz A-Class has a serious rust problem - why won't Mercedes' warranty cover the repair?

I recently purchased a 2006 Mercedes-Benz A170 from a non-Mercedes garage. On washing and waxing my pride and joy I noticed three rust bubbles on the lower part of the front passenger door, so immediately...

I won against Mercedes-Benz regarding their 30-year warranty in respect of rust on my E-Class.

I had a long running saga with rust on a year 2000 Mercedes-Benz E320CDI. In July 2007 all four doors and the boot lid were repaired/replaced under the bodywork corrosion 30-year warranty. The boot lid...

Is the dealer responsible for selling me a Mercedes-Benz B-Class with a rust problem?

I would be grateful if you could provide advice on the following issue I am having with Mercedes-Benz. I purchased a B-Class from the used approved scheme five months ago. Recently, whilst washing the...

Are rusty brake discs causing a recurring ABS fault on my Peugeot 407 SW?

When my 2005 Peugeot 407 SW was 12 months old the ABS/ESP showed to be faulty and was rectified under warranty. Shortly after another sensor was faulty and replaced, followed within six months by a third....

Is nitrogen used in car tyres to prevent rust on the inside of steel wheels?

Nitrogen, the main constituent of air, has the same basic physical properties as air and responds in exactly the same way as air when the temperature and pressure vary (over the ranges that would be found...

Rust on wheel arches - worth repairing?

I have recently noticed fairly significant rust on three of the four wheel arches and around the boot lock. Firstly, have I got a chance of getting this fixed by MB. It is a 52 plate and had its last...