Will a cracked oil pipe damage the gearbox?

My Mercedes-Benz C-Class has cracked the oil pipes on the gearbox. I ran out of oil and broke down. Will this have coursed damage to the gearbox?

Should I accept a 40% goodwill offer for an out of warranty repair?

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 via a push-button in the centre console -...

Which small luxury saloon would you recommend?

I need to downsize from my Jaguar XJ and want to buy something that's smaller and luxurious. I like the new Mercedes-Benz C200 saloon and also the Lexus IS2500 which has been around longer. Is the Lexus...

Buying a used Mercedes SL - which model is best for comfort?

I am 66 years old and have decided to sell my Porsche Boxster S for a used Mercedes-Benz SL320 or SL350 for a more comfortable drive. Which of these would you recommend from a reliability, running cost...

Buying a used B-Class - which engine is best? `

I am looking at a two year old Mercedes-Benz B180 diesel and they seem to come with either a 1.8 litre or 1.5 litre engines. The former is slightly higher CO2 and lower MPG, but are there any other differences?

Gearbox whine on Mercedes CLK

I have noticed a slight whine in the gearbox of my 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK. The car has only covered 30,000 miles since new and has a full service history. However, there appears to be no simple way of...

How can I protect my car from thieves?

I'm about to take delivery of a new Mercedes-Benz E300 Estate. Should I be looking at any additional items in regards to security

Why won't my car achieve its official fuel economy?

I recently bought a Mercedes-Benz E-Class Estate (220CDI Blue Efficiency) and done 3000 miles. However, I cannot get much above 46mpg, which is a long way off the official figures. Any idea why this is?...

Buying a used S-Class - petrol or diesel?

I'm thinking of buying a used (2011) Mercedes-Benz S-Class, but am worried about the recent bad press of diesels. Which engine should I opt for?

Faulty Mercedes - should the car supermarket pay for the repairs?

My 2012 Mercedes C250 went in limp home mode on the motorway last week. The AA came and said there were faults showing on the diagnostics, but could not tell me what the faults were. I bought my car...