I want to buy a new car but can't get enough time on the test drive - what do you suggest?

I'm considering a Mercedes-Benz C-Class Estate. I've had a very brief test drive, but I'm struggling to get anything more than about 20 mins round the block. I accept that the dealership will seek to keep...

The Sensotronic Brake System on my Mercedes had failed - do I have any chance of a contribution?

The Sensotronic Brake System on my 2003 Mercedes-Benz E-Class failed in May of this year. It had had all the relevant recalls and has been serviced by a Mercedes garage (the same one) for its entire life...

What is causing the starting issue on my Mercedes-Benz A Class?

My 2012 Mercedes-Benz A class is suffering from a glitch with starting, as the ESP/ABS light comes on, unless I go through the starting steps very slowly (pausing for 10 - 15 seconds between each turn...

Someone hit my Mercedes-Benz CLK in a car park - how do I stop the insurer writing off my car if the repair costs a lot?

While I was at work someone hit my car in the car park. They've assumed liability and his insurance already contacted me. I have also contacted my insurance company in the meantime and started proceedings...

Should I sell my 2008 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 320 CDI?

I have a 2008 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 320 CDI which has done 105,000 miles. So far it's only had routine maintenance and has been trouble free. I've been offered £4000 as a trade price. The car tax is quite...

What car would be best for a driver without use of their left arm?

My girlfriend has no use of her left arm. Obviously, whatever car she buys will need some modifying but the fewer mods needed the better as she'd prefer to lease. So, what car would offer most of the following:...

Should I sell my diesel Mercedes-Benz A-Class?

My car is a Mercedes-Benz A220 CDI auto. It has most optional extras and I've owned it from new. It's done 15,000 miles and will soon need an MoT, major servicing and two new tyres. Whilst I have enjoyed...

New Mercedes-Benz GLC broken down three times - what should we do?

We bought a new GLC in early 2016. In July last year the fuel pump failed and the car stopped suddenly on a busy A road. In September the air suspension failed totally and the car had to be towed away...

I can't open my boot of my Mercedes-Benz E Class electrically - is this a known fault?

I've got a Mercedes E320 CDi and I've started to get warnings on my dashboard display concerning the left and right hand rear number plate lights and third braking light. The frequency of these warnings...

How do I recommission my Mercedes-Benz after two years in a garage?

Two tears ago I threw my (until then) well maintained late 2006 Mercedes E-Class 320 CDI Avantgarde estate with 140K miles into a garage without any preparation. I have recently returned to the country...