New car consuming too much oil

I've done 1100 miles in a new A-Class 180 CDI auto. I've tried to follow HJ's advice for running in a diesel. It's now telling me it needs a litre of engine oil. Is this normal? My Lexus RX3000 and my...

Buying a high mileage car

I am seriously considering buying a very tidy 07 plate E220 CDI Estate at 150,000 miles for £8k. Is this daft? What are the main (cost) problems that might be expected? I have read the reviews and the...

Will Mercedes-Benz fix this under warranty?

My independent Mercedes-Benz servicing garage tells me that the Sensotronic Brake Control unit on my 2004 E320 cdi (90,000 mileage) needs replacement at a cost of £900+. I've read on various MB Forums...

Rats chewing my fuel lines?

I recently smelt fuel on my drive. I called my local Mercedes Dealer who sent a mechanic and diagnosed that a rat or similar creature had chewed the fuel hose. Is this feasonable?

Wheels, tyres and VED

In June 2011 I purchased a new Mercedes E250 SE CDI Blue Efficiency with 7 speed auto box. The actual vehicle was in the local showroom on rather 'blingy' 17" wheels which I did not want for practical...

Dealer good will - how far should it go?

My sister in law recently bought a 54 reg Mercedes CLK 270CDi auto with 130k on it. Over Christmas she came to stay with us for a few days which involved a motorway trip of some 250 miles. On her arrival...

Any redress against Mercedes-Benz for my fault SL55?

My SL55 won't start when it's cold - it doesn't even recognise there's a key in the ignition. I called out a Mercedes specialist (used to work for Mercedes), who was very quick to diagnose the problem...

Intermittent SRS light fault

My 2007 Mercedes-Benz C220 Elegance estate is showing an entirely intermittant SRS fault. Is this likely to be a main dealership only problem?

Winter tyres - am I doing it right?

My 07 Mercedes-Benz C-Class estate has slightly different tyres front and back, which is common I am sure. I have bought four spare alloys fitted with winter tyres which are the same size as the front...

Winter tyres sizes on a Mercedes-Benz CLK

My CLK 2005 currently has 225/45/17 on the front and a slightly wider tyre 245/40/17 on the back, I am being sold snow tyres which are all 225/45/17s (all four tyres), will they fit and work just as effectively?