CLK240 or CLK320?

I am handing back my BMW Z4 company car and opting out of the scheme. I have decided that the CLK convertible meets my brief (2004 model onwards) and for £7K - £8K there are some good examples. Simple...

A smooth, punchy diesel estate required.

A family member wants to get an automatic diesel with a maximum budget of £5,500. It has to be smooth and have lots of torque. What cars would you suggest looking at?

5 Series Touring or E-Class estate?

I'm buying a second-hand estate and have so far narrowed the field to an E-Class or 5 Series. I can only stretch to a 2004 vehicle and it will probably have 100,000+ on the clock. It will be used for...

What is causing my E-Class Mercedes-Benz to break down, and will Mercedes-Benz be liable after my warranty expires?

I have an E-Class Mercedes that I absolutely love to drive, but have had two breakdowns due to a fault in the fuel injection system. Mercedes has provided fantastic service both times my car has been off...

Buying a 2007 Merc E280 CDI

My wife has the option of buying a 2007 Mercedes 280CDI from her company for £13,000. The car has covered 50,000 miles and we need the seven seat carrying capacity. The gearbox recently failed and a...

Should I buy a petrol or diesel BMW or Mercedes?

I feel it is time to treat myself and am proposing to purchase either an E-Class Mercedes-Benz estate or 5 Series BMW Touring. Either will be less than a year old, but the question I am really stuck on...

Which comfortable car offers good performance in snow?

I had a new 2008 A5 3.0TDI Quattro. However I was very disappointed with the car's performance in the December 2010 snow, compared to my wife's 2002 Audi 1.8t Quattro. So I intend purchasing a new vehicle...

Is Mercedes-Benz likely to produce a small "crossover vehicle" to rival the BMW X1?

Mercedes-Benz does not appear to be interested in small "crossover vehicles" like the BMW X1. Do you know of anything in the immediate future? I have a current 2008 W204 C-Class, and wonder if you know...

Is this a good deal on an E-Class?

Epsom Mercedes will sell me 2011 61 E350 Sport with full navigation and Harmon Kardon sound system for £31,500 with 9000 miles. Part ex for my 12 month old C220 CDI Sport with 18,500 is £20,500. This...

Thanks to Mercedes-Benz Central Manchester for repairing a control unit on my E320.

My independent Mercedes-Benz servicing garage tells me that the Sensotronic Brake Control unit on my 2004 E320CDI (90,000 miles) needs replacement at a cost of £900 or more. I've read on various MB forums...