Mercedes-Benz automatic gearbox failed after 27,500 miles - where can I get it repaired economically?

My wife has owned a 2007 Mercedes-Benz A170 from new. The automatic gearbox has failed after 27,500 miles and the Mercedes dealer has said a complete new gearbox is required (first quote £5000, subsequently...

Is the Mercedes-Benz C180 Kompressor a suitable replacement for my Omega?

My much-loved Omega 2.5 has finally gone to the knacker’s yard. In the hope of getting a car as quiet and gentle on the suspension for our third world roads I am considering a 2007/57 Mercedes-Benz C180...

Which luxury car could I buy for £15,000?

Would appreciate some comment and guidance as to how best to spend up to £15,000 on a second-hand 'luxury' saloon. I only travel around 6000 miles annually, mostly short journeys with occasional 200 -...

Changing to a new E-Class

I currently own a 2008/08 320cdi CLK Avantgarde and would like to upgrade to an E-class Coupe. I keep my cars for 2 years and cover 12k pa most town and some motorway. I like the power of the v6 diesel...

Which large saloon for comfort?

I am looking to buy a used Jaguar XF; BMW 5; Mercedes E or Audi A6. My Budget is a flexible £22k. Prime consideration is comfort - both in seats and ride quality. I probably would not recognise 'handling'...

Malfunction warning after fitting towbar to Mercedes

I bought a new Mercedes-Benz C220 CDI (W204) last month and had a Westfalia towbar fitted by the local dealer that the M-B dealer recommended, all worked fine. I was also told that the appropriate code...

4x4 reliability and Winter/Snow tyres

Is either of 2007 BMW X3 3.0d and 2006 ML320CDI likely to be appreciably more reliable than the other? For driving one of the above on road in bad winter weather and snow, should I use winter tyres or...

Can you drive through fords in a Mercedes?

Have any other readers experienced a problem after driving through a ford in a Mercedes C Class? I recently drove through a local ford in my MB C250 Cdi and the car cut out on leaving the ford and would...

Sat Nav not accepting 7-digit post codes

I contacted Mercedes-Benz after reading here that someone had complained to them that their Sat Nav wouldn't accept a full postcode and they upgraded his unit. When I contacted them about my 2011 E-Class...

What should I have paid?

I have just bought based a Mercedes E Coupe 250 CDI 125 at the quoted list price £38855. I inspected similar models in the showroom but the car I purchased was not available for viewing. I was told that...