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...

Are rusty brake discs causing a recurring ABS fault on my Peugeot 407 SW?

When my 2005 Peugeot 407 SW was 12 months old the ABS/ESP showed to be faulty and was rectified under warranty. Shortly after another sensor was faulty and replaced, followed within six months by a third....

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...

Rust on wheel arches - worth repairing?

I have recently noticed fairly significant rust on three of the four wheel arches and around the boot lock. Firstly, have I got a chance of getting this fixed by MB. It is a 52 plate and had its last...

Failed bodywork repairs

During April, I paid a considerable amount of money in fixing my Honda's off-side rear wheel arch which had rusted in two areas. The rust returned in one area and was subsequently repaired again under...

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...

Rusty Mercedes

I have a 2002 C220 Coupe which has been rusting/bubbling at the arches for a few years now but I never took it up with my local MB dealer (Southampton) until now, only to have it refused due to 1 being...

Do all Volkswagen Passat CCs suffer from corrosion on the alloy wheels?

I have a Volkswagen Passat CC GT that is just over a year old. For some time I have been aware of rusting on all four wheel hubs which, apart from being unsightly, gives me cause for concern over possible...

What should I look for when buying a W124 Mercedes-Benz?

My mechanic says that all modern cars are trouble, so I now long for an older and really well-made car with a dash clock that I can look at anytime I like. I'm now considering a diesel W124 - maybe from...

Should I buy a Rover 75 or a Mercedes-Benz W123 estate?

I need an estate car. I play around with old cars such as Rover P4s, Triumph Spitfires and the Land Rover series. I considered that a Rover 75 (except the 1.8) would be a good fit, however the ones I have...