Tiptronic is a type of automatic gearbox fitted to a variety of cars that operates just as a conventional automatic, but also offers the facility to shift manually using the gearlever or paddles, where fitted. 'Kompressor' was applied to some Mercedes-Benz vehicles to indicate that the engine was supercharged. Although less common on new vehicles, this was a way of producing extra power from a smaller engine, in a similar way that many manufacturers today use small turbocharged engines.

You can read in more detail about the Mercedes-Benz SLK in our used review here: www.honestjohn.co.uk/mercedes-benz/slk/2004/

When negotiating with a dealership, we would always advise doing your homework in terms of vehicle valuation, have a budget and stick to it, and always be prepared to walk away if you don't think you're getting a good deal.