Downsizing from a Mercedes C-class - what should I buy?

I want to downsize from my Mercedes-Benz C-Class CDI as I head towards retirement. I want a car that is smaller, but provides me with a similar quality of ride, economy and comfort. My only spec requirements...

Bought a clocked car - can I reject it?

I recently bought a used Mercedes-Benz C-Class from a garage. The car was advertised with 28,000 miles on the clock, but when I checked the paperwork I found an old MoT stating the car had covered 59,000...

What's causing a burning smell from my son's Mercedes-Benz C220?

My son purchased a Mercedes-Benz C220 eight months ago. After driving approximately seven miles there is a strong smell similar to overheating or very hot rubber at the rear of the car. The engine is switched...

How do I choose the quietest, softest riding tyre?

My Mercedes-Benz C-Class came on 17-inch alloys with Michelin Primacy HP 225/45 R17- 91W tyres, which are hard, noisy and very uncomfortable. I’m considering a downgrade to 16-inch wheels, with 205/55...

Where can I have the anti-glare coating renewed on my Mercedes-Benz C-Class's radio unit?

I have taken off some of the black surface of the car radio antiglare screen in my Mercedes-Benz C-Class by using a contaminated cloth. Any recommended source for replenishing the coating on the antiglare...

How did thieves get into my Mercedes CLS?

I own a Mercedes-Benz CLS, which was broken into by thieves and had sports equipment stolen from the boot. The problem I have is there’s no physical evidence of a break in, which means the insurer will...

Company car options - Mercedes or BMW?

I'm coming up to picking my next company car and have (probably) narrowed it down to the facelifted Mercedes-Benz E-Class 250CDI (auto box with AMG kit) or BMW 520/525D M Sport. I’ll do 30,000 miles a...

Mercedes C-Class - are there any known issues?

As a former company car driver, I have for the last six years driven a Mercedes-Benz C-Class. Having left my job, I am now in the market for a used model, but am worried about known mechanical issues....

Best used car for longevity?

I always put galactic mileages on my cars and intend to keep my next Volvo for a decade or more. The only alternatives on the list are the post-2010 five-cylinder 2.0 version of the Volvo C70 and the Mercedes...

What's causing a satnav fault in my Mercedes-Benz ML 420CDI?

I have a 2008 Mercedes-Benz ML 420CDI, which has had an intermittent satnav function for several months. After prolonged diagnostic testing at the local MB dealer they replaced the antenna at considerable...