Hesitant C180

It is difficult to move my car from rest smoothly in first gear. The car begins to move, hesitates, then picks up speed normally. Main dealer acknowledges 'slight hesitation when emerging from side roads'...

Wandering E-Class steering

I recently purchased a used E280 with 45k on the clock , the steering does not feel right. It is not very precise and I have to work at keeping the car in a straight line (I understand it will not be as...

E-Class trade in price

What is the trade in value for privately owned May 2005 Mercedes 320CDI Avantgarde 4 dr saloon, 7 speed autobox. 85,000 miles, paintwork A1, full main dealer service history, top spec low profile tyres...

Is there anything to look for when buying a used Mercedes-Benz SL350?

As a public servant shortly to retire after 40 years service, I quite fancied treating myself to a used convertible to go alongside the family car (a Ford Kuga). My best friend has a soft-topped Alfa Spider...

Useless child seats?

Following correspondence with the Mercedes online customer helpdesk, I have established the following facts about the two additional rear-facing seats in a Mercedes E Class estate: 1. that they cannot...

Why doesn't my Mercedes-Benz E Class have an up-to-date sat nav disc?

I have a Mercedes-Benz E320 CDI estate, which I bought six months ago when it was two years old. I am very pleased with the car in every way apart from the satnav. I am used to satnavs taking peculiar...

I want to buy a convertible sports car - should I consider the Mercedes-Benz SLK?

I am approaching middle age, so naturally want a sports car. I am keen on a Boxter S, but am concerned about living with a soft top day-in, day-out - I have no garage. My (uneducated) belief is that a...

Longer life tyres

The front tyres on my E-Class Coupe are Dunlop SP Sport 235/40 OR 18 91Y and have done 16,687 miles. They still have quite a lot of mileage left in them, but I am currently on the second set of rear...

Monthly servicing charge - is it good value?

As my car is now three years old does the £31 pm service care cost represent good value when compared to the likely service bills I will have to pay? I propose to keep the car for at least another 3/4...

Value my Mercedes

I recently went to Mercedes to try and trade in my 53 plate E320CDi Avantgarde against a 2008 ML edition 10. Both had average mileage. Parkers list my car at £6,300, but the dealer offered me £5,000. Parkers...