Best value estate for under £18,000?

I have a budget of around £18k for a second hand family estate, I am looking for a premium build and lots of tech. For that money I am looking at 2015+ Mazda 6, Ford Mondeo or 2014+ Mercedes-Benz C220....

Been waiting 10 weeks for C-Class part - what can I do?

My two month old Mercedes-Benz C350e was involved in a collision and is in a repair shop waiting to be fixed. However, the dealer is unable to get the replacement part - an airmatic suspension pump bracket...

Splits in rear tyres - what's the cause?

I purchased a Mercedes-Benz E350 Blu Tec Saloon new in April 2015. It has done 21,000 Miles including 3000 miles whilst towing a caravan. Due to pressure loss in a rear tyre, I went to specialist tyre...

Should I fit Alutec wheels to my Mercedes-Benz GLC?

I have ordered a new Mercedes GLC, which will be delivered with normal UK tyres, R18 size. We need a set of wheels with winter tyres to make a ski holiday to the Swiss alps in December. Do Alutec wheels...

Buying a new car - is paint protection worth the extra money?

I have ordered a new Mercedes-Benz GLC. I have been offered StarGard treatment for the paint and leather upholstery by the dealer for £398. Is it worth it?

Need an executive car with a quiet cabin

I want to buy an executive car with a quiet ride. This means minimal wind noise, tyre roar, engine noise and suspension thud. Have narrowed my search down to the BMW 5 series 520d SE, Audi A4 V6 3.0 218...

Which automatic car is best for a disabled driver?

Due to a leg injury, I find it hard to use a clutch efficiently. I have a loss of feeling in my leg which makes it hard to gauge the bite when driving. Like many with injuries or disabilities, a manual...

Mercedes C-Class door locking problem

I have Mercedes-Benz C-Class Estate (2009 model) that has developed a door locking issue. Earlier this year the driver's door would occasionally not open unless I pressed the key fob repeatedly. Our local...

Rusty alloy wheels - what are my rights?

I've recently purchased a two year old Mercedes-Benz SL from a local dealer. The car has 9000 miles on the clock and I have noticed corrosion on the alloy wheels. I have only had the car 10 days, what...

Is the Mercedes A-Class a reliable car?

I am thinking about buying a new Mercedes Benz A-Class A160 automatic petrol. Are there any known problems with this model?