Automatic Transmissions

Hello again John You have helped me many times re PROPER! auto boxes on cars I have bought. Can I ask you this please? Am looking at Mercedes 1.5 B160 Automatic about 2010/11 and the review says watch...

Mercedes paintwork - is there a problem?

I purchased a three month old E-class 15mths ago. It has developed micro blistering on several panels on taking the car to a Mercedes dealer for checking this problem the body shop manager checked paint...

Which large used cars have low insurance and depreciation?

I expect to be working in the UK for about a year and want to buy a used executive saloon while there, then resell before leaving. What models combine lower than average insurance and depreciation? I'm...

Buying family estate with a £17k budget?

I am looking at replacing my current car and need something that will give me enough room for 2 children and bikes but is also suitable for work (mainly motorway miles). I do around 24k a year. I'd also...

Winter wheels and tyres

Please advise your readers of potential problem with swapping over winter wheels on newer cars with tyre pressure monitoring systems. I purchased a new Mercedes-Benz C-Class in July this year. I asked...

Tyre and wheel recommendation for a Mercedes B-Class?

I have had endless problems with my tyres on Mercedes Benz B200. Deflation, rim corrosion, punctures etc. Have tried everything. Was thinking of changing car for a newer crossover but cannot afford it...

Buying a used Mercedes SLK?

I would like to buy a used SLK in winter for use in summer purely for pleasure in retirement, What do I need to look for when buying?

Mercedes-Benz S-Class - a good used buy?

I am looking to buy a 2006 S-Class W221 which has done 98K miles and comes with 1 year dealer warranty. it has been converted to LPG. Can I ask how expensive is it to maintain and service the car. Are...

My one year old E-Class caught fire - surely Mercedes is liable?

My year old Mercedes E-Class caught fire on my drive as I got home, and was destroyed. I see that owners of older cars which caught fire have had to claim on their insurance, but obviously this involves...

Which is the better choice between these two cars?

I am buying a new car for my wife, and it's gonna be her first car. I have two offers: Mazda X3 Sport Nav, 2 litre petrol, Auto, stone leather seats, soul red body Or Mercedes A class 180 CDI, 1.5...