Which comfortable, economical company car should I buy?

I drive around 20,000 miles per year on business. I currently have a leased Mercedes-Benz SLK (a bad move for long distances) that goes back in March. I want to buy something reliable, stylish, maybe an...

Why is the brake control pump in my Mercedes-Benz E220 CDi designed to fail?

I own a 2004 Mercedes-Benz E220 CDi Classic. It has 130,000 miles on the clock. Just a couple of weeks ago, a warning appeared on the dash: ‘Service Brake! Visit Workshop'. I visited my regular Mercedes-Benz...

Should I buy a Lexus IS 250C to accompany my Mercedes-Benz SLK and Chrysler 300C?

I have three cars: a 2008 Chrysler 300C estate with a Webasto electric roof, unique stitched Nappa heated leather, fantastic Classic FM and Radio 3 Boston audio upgrade and Parrot, tinted glass, 57,000...

Does my daughter's Mercedes-Benz 350 CLK really need its transmission fluid replaced?

My daughter has a 2006 Mercedes-Benz 350 CLK auto with relatively low mileage. It's time for its £355 annual service from the main dealer, who has also recommended a transmission fluid check/replacement...

Approved used car has no service history - what can we do?

My son bought a 2007 used Mercedes-Benz C220 CDi Sport from a main dealer in Aberdeen about six months ago. We have since discovered the car has barely any service history. The first stamp in the book...

Mercedes-Benz C-Class - what are the best tyres?

I have Michelin Energy Saver 195/60 R16 89V on my Mercedes-Benz C-Class and now need to replace them. Should I go like for like or change all four with the Michelin Energy Savers?

Faulty gearbox on Mercedes E-Class

I recently bought a 2006 Mercedes-Benz E280 CDI. The independent dealer serviced and MoT'd the car prior to sale and supplied a six month warranty. I knew a gearbox oil and filter change was due, so I...

Buying a used Mercedes - should I avoid the diesel?

I'm looking for a three year old Mercedes-Benz C-Class. I have about £12,000 to spend and would normally would choose a diesel, as I do about 15- 20,000 miles a year. Am I better avoiding diesels due...

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...