Is the dealer responsible for selling me a Mercedes-Benz B-Class with a rust problem?

I would be grateful if you could provide advice on the following issue I am having with Mercedes-Benz. I purchased a B-Class from the used approved scheme five months ago. Recently, whilst washing the...

Best new car to last a long time

Hi. I know nothing of cars but I want to buy a good used diesel automatic to last for many years. I don't care about buying the latest greatest model every year or two and I just want the best chance of...

Brake issues with Mercedes-Benz E-Class

My E-Class started perfectly and did a 5km run and I put on the screen heater briefly. The following day the car started perfectly but the screen warning of electrical systems disconnected with red...

Warning lights after a repair

I have just changed the indicator stalk on my Mercedes-Benz A-Class and the ESP and BAS lights have come on. Does this normally happen? Or have I put the connector on the wrong way around? Indicators...

E-Class or 5 Series?

I need to buy a smarter second hand car for work to look more successful. I am considering an E-Class and a 5 Series - both diesel. I am tall and need a big boot but do not want an estate and fear the...

Can you recommend a good car with easy access for elderly drivers?

My husband (aged 86) is finding it increasingly difficult to get in and out of our rather low-slung Vauxhall Vectra Club, so we are looking for a used car that offers easy ingress/egress for the not so...

Car insurance and winter tyres

My Mercedes-Benz E320 is insured by Mercedes-Benz Insurance. Following your advice recently I contacted them to inform them I was fitting winter tyres. They refunded £53 of my premium - an unexpected surprise.

Should I sell my 2004 Mercedes-Benz E270 to avoid problems in the future?

I purchased a Mercedes-Benz E270 CDI Elegance Estate on 1 September 2004. It has only done 55,000 miles, is in excellent condition and has been serviced regularly. Due to its age, should I think about...

Is a Mercedes-Benz bought in the south of England less likely to have been used off-road?

Thank you for a quick reply about Mercedes-Benz GLs. Would we get a better vehicle for the same money from a large 4x4 dealer in London or the south, where the vehicle had never been used off-road, as...

Can you recommend a car with a flat floor and easy access?

As a long time reader of your column I do not recall anyone asking this question: Both my wife and I have leg trouble and need a car with a 'flat floor', i.e. one with virtually no door sill and an upright...