How can I prove that I haven't 'kerbed' the wheels of a Mercedes-Benz E-Class that I have to return next month?

I bought a Mercedes-Benz E350CDI Coupe in July 2009 and have to hand it back next month (PCH). The AMG alloy wheels have deteriorated to such an extent that the lacquer has broken away and in most parts...

Is there anything I can do about a snapped weld on my Mercedes-Benz C230 Kompressor Sport?

I am in the USA where I run a 2000 Mercedes-Benz C230 Kompressor Sport. A suspension mounting frame weld rusted so badly that it snapped in half. I am told there is nothing MB USA can do about it, but...

I won against Mercedes-Benz regarding their 30-year warranty in respect of rust on my E-Class.

I had a long running saga with rust on a year 2000 Mercedes-Benz E320CDI. In July 2007 all four doors and the boot lid were repaired/replaced under the bodywork corrosion 30-year warranty. The boot lid...

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...

Is nitrogen used in car tyres to prevent rust on the inside of steel wheels?

Nitrogen, the main constituent of air, has the same basic physical properties as air and responds in exactly the same way as air when the temperature and pressure vary (over the ranges that would be found...

BMW manifold corrosion

My BMW Z4 is 4 years old and I have driven 32000 miles. It has just had it's second service where I have been told that the manifold is corroded and needs replacing, together with the exhaust system and...

Buying a car with corroded wheels

Viewed a car for sale four days ago at dealership (2007 plate). Only half the disc on each alloy wheel was corroded (1-2mm deep) in particular around the rim(s) leading me to assume that the car had been...

Shear and shear alike

My five year old 56,000 mile Porsche C4S recently had a routine service at the local official Porsche centre, where it has always been serviced. In the course of replacing spark plugs, a heat shield needed...

Sticky situation

Last Monday my husband washed the car and then put it into the garage. He did not use it again until Friday. When he tried to back it out of the garage it would not move because the rear left wheel was...

Crumble zones

Over the past 30 years I have been lucky to own 12 Mercedes. I bought my current 320CLK new in September 2002. Before it was 2 years old, the front of the car was resprayed under warranty, due to paint...