Petrol or diesel C-Class?

I do 15,000 miles a year, daily 15 or less round trips, with 70 mile runs about once a fortnight and longer holiday runs. I have run a Mercedes C220 CDI auto for 9 years, now on 135,00 miles and now considering...

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...

Did you know that fitting large wheels to your new car, such as my Mercedes-Benz E-Class, can increase road tax?

You replied to DM from Droitwich listing the disadvantages of big wheels Sports version of the Mercedes-Benz C-Class. There is another good reason not to buy the C-Class Sport, or indeed any other vehicle...

Intermittent SRS light fault

My 2007 Mercedes-Benz C220 Elegance estate is showing an entirely intermittant SRS fault. Is this likely to be a main dealership only problem?

Winter tyres - am I doing it right?

My 07 Mercedes-Benz C-Class estate has slightly different tyres front and back, which is common I am sure. I have bought four spare alloys fitted with winter tyres which are the same size as the front...

Storing summer tyres

I have, as you suggested, just bought and had fitted a set of winter tyres on my Mercedes Benz C220 Estate. Can you let me know how to store the summer set? Should they be stored inflated or should I...

Too much choice!

Have up to £16K for next car, looking at Saab 93, Mazda 6 (185bhp), Honda Accord & C class saloon. Cover about 20,000 miles PA, like a good "cockpit", economy is pretty important. Currently own 57...

Hot turbos and stop/start

This car has Stop/Start technology. It can be switched off if one remembers in time. You recommend allowing an engine to run at idle or thereabouts after a long, swift run to avoid baking the turbo -...

Buying a reliable used family saloon

I'm helping a friend replace her car, she's a mum with two primary-school-aged children, doing average mileage, but mainly short local distances (1 to 5 miles). Currently drives W/2000 BMW 318, which...

The rim reaper

Every time we look at a new car we're told we should have the "larger wheel option". We always understood smaller wheels with deeper tyres gave a better ride and more grip in the wet. We tried a new Mercedes...