Mercedes Benz E class cam chain problems

I have a Mercedes Benz E 200 estate 2010 October model which has done 89000 miles. It has been fully serviced by a registered Mercedes Benz dealer. The cam chain has broken requiring a new engine at a...

buying a used sl class mercedes

I have up to £20000.00 to spend on an SL class mereceds which model do you recommend

traders responsibility

3 weeks ago I bought a 2011 C Class from an independent trader, the car was advertised as having 18" AMG alloy Wheels. Because of last weeks snow storms I considered fitting winter tyres which was when...

Total loss due to to water damage - how to get the best value

My 2004 Mercedes E320 CDI with 173k has been declared a total loss due to water ingress and resultant engine damage. What is the best value for the car and what advice do you have for dealing with the...

Winter tyres on a C-Class

I've just bought the above car from an independent dealer which came with one years MOT. Due to the recent snow in the North East of England I'm thinking of fitting winter tyres, however the current tyres...

Automatic Transmissions

Hello again John You have helped me many times re PROPER! auto boxes on cars I have bought. Can I ask you this please? Am looking at Mercedes 1.5 B160 Automatic about 2010/11 and the review says watch...

Mercedes paintwork - is there a problem?

I purchased a three month old E-class 15mths ago. It has developed micro blistering on several panels on taking the car to a Mercedes dealer for checking this problem the body shop manager checked paint...

Which large used cars have low insurance and depreciation?

I expect to be working in the UK for about a year and want to buy a used executive saloon while there, then resell before leaving. What models combine lower than average insurance and depreciation? I'm...

Buying family estate with a £17k budget?

I am looking at replacing my current car and need something that will give me enough room for 2 children and bikes but is also suitable for work (mainly motorway miles). I do around 24k a year. I'd also...

Winter wheels and tyres

Please advise your readers of potential problem with swapping over winter wheels on newer cars with tyre pressure monitoring systems. I purchased a new Mercedes-Benz C-Class in July this year. I asked...