Mercedes A220 CDI Emissions - can this be right?

Mercedes' own website shows emissions for this engine at 109 g/km. However, their paper brochure shows them as 115 g/km. Asked for clarification, the dealer just said 'the brochure says 115', which missed...

What's better: Suzuki SX4 or Mercedes A150?

I have been presented with a choice: keep my 2009 Suzuki SX4 DDIS 2009 manual with 70k miles or buy a 2007 Mercedes Benz A150 auto with 20k miles? What would you do?

Winter tyres for C-Class

I am looking to buy a set of winter tyres for my Mercedes C-Class 220 CDI Estate (W204). I currently run on 225/45 R17. Should I retain same size/profile or reduce to 205/55 R16? The Continental TS850...

Leaving a car in storage

I have no garage and will be forced to leave my Mercedes-Benz on my drive for two months whilst I'm out of the country. I will not be able to leave the battery on charge, but I could arrange for a relative...

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?