Would you recommend the 2008 BMW 520d SE or the Mercedes-Benz E220 CDI?

I have found two saloon cars for a similar price. Both are 2008 models with full service history and will come with a 2-year warranty. The dealer will take my wife's car as a trade-in. The cars are a BMW...

Should my Mercedes-Benz E280's turbo have blown after 35,000 miles?

I bought a new Mercedes E280 CDI in 2008. Is it reasonable for the turbo to have blown after only 35,000 miles?

Is it worth me upgrading my Mercedes-Benz S-Class?

I am in a quandary: I own a very nice 1999 Mercedes-Benz S500. It's well maintained, has only done 70,000 miles and I got it cheap (previous owner was banned) so it stands me in at little money. The car...

Are brakes covered in the sales of goods act?

I bought an '06 ML350 from a main dealer and after 4 months/4500 miles they are saying it needs new pads and disks all the way round. Would this be covered under the sales of goods act?

Good feedback on Drive the Deal

Thanks. Became aware of Dive the Deal for sourcing a new car through your column. What a find. Ten weeks later the new spec E-Class is on my drive. Quick, clean, competitive, communicative and helpful...

What is causing my Mercedes-Benz E320 diesel to smoke under acceleration?

I have a 2002 Mercedes E320 diesel automatic estate. It has done 115,000 miles and I now use mainly Shell V-Power or other brand fuel, but I have been guilty of using supermarket diesel in the past. When...

Which luxury cabrio?

I have an Audi A3 Cab 2.0L auto - efficient but dull. I dream of an SL level of car while just under 70 years old, but for the best engines we are looking at 2012+ and that costs mega-bucks with surprising...

Can I claim against my dealer for rust damage to my Mercedes-Benz A-Class?

I have a 2005 Mercedes-Benz A-Class. Taking golf clubs from the boot I noticed evidence of water and while washing the car I also discovered signs of paint bubbling on both side doors. Surface disruption...

Buying a small automatic crossover or MPV?

I have a BMW 118i M-Sport Auto. I need a modest sized car, length about the same but more space and ease of access for rapidly ageing parents. I would like to retain some of the BMW "feel" and the car...

What do you think of the automatic gearboxes in the B-Class, A3 and Golf?

My shortlist of new cars is down to three: Mercedes-Benz B-Class, Audi A3 and Volkswagen Golf, all with automatic gearboxes. I am aware of your reviews that rate highly the latter two, but I also see a...