About a year ago I emailed you with the dreaded problem of Mercedes-Benz Fire Opel red paintwork blistering. You told me at the time that I lawfully have to give them the chance to put the problem right, which I did. After 10 months of having my SLK resprayed (back to metal) its come back again with a vengeance, only this time big blisters. I've had it taken back to the bodyshop for inspection and they said it's a "paint adhesion problem". I really don't appreciate being treated like a fool (again). I have a car that's only done 17,000 miles cost me £35,000 and is now worthless.

I have been told by Citizens Advice that I need to go back to the original place of purchase. I am now determined that if I need to take legal action I will, despite the cost. First, I am going to wait to see what the paint manufacturer's representative says when he inspects the car after the holiday. I just want to see who accepts blame because I'm not even prepared to accept a respray again knowing there is more of an underlying problem that Mercedes-Benz are keeping quiet about.