Are there any cars that are designed to last more than 12 years without rusting?

In the past I have owned a Volkswagen Polo and a Golf. The cars lasted 17 years and 14 years and were still good roadworthy cars when I sold them. I was shocked when I read your comments about modern cars...

What's clonking at the front of my 2005 Mercedes-Benz A-Class?

I have an 2005 Mercedes-Benz A180CDi which has done 40,000 miles. The offside front suspension clatters over bumps and makes a single 'clonk' when first setting off. The clattering noise varies quite a...

Tall story

My husband, now retired, has driven Mercedes for many years but his latest Mercedes C180 estate no longer provides a comfortable driving position for him or easy access when getting in as he needs a higher...

What are your thoughts on the Mercedes-Benz C220 Blue Efficiency?

I am thinking of changing my 2008 Skoda diesel estate (32,000 miles) for a nearly-new Mercedes-Benz C220 Blue Efficiency manual 6-speed SE Estate. Have you any views on the C220 (reliability etc)? Where...

Why is my Mercedes-Benz E220 accelerating slowly?

My Mercedes-Benz E220 is very slow when under acceleration.

I'd like an Audi A6 or Mercedes-Benz E-Class for commuting - would a diesel be problematic?

I intend to change my 2001 BMW 530i Touring (73,000 miles) for either an Audi A6 or Mercedes-Benz E-Class estate. I have always driven petrol-engined cars and since I don't do a lot of miles the extra...

Which is best - the Jaguar XK8 or the Mercedes-Benz C- or E-Class?

What is the best buy - a post-2000 Jaguar XK8 or a later model Mercedes-Benz C- or E-Class?

Jag X-Type or Mercedes-Benz C220?

I am planning to change my 2007 Mercedes-Benz C200CDI automatic as I have now done 65,000 miles. I am considering a 2009 Jag X-Type Sovereign auto or a 2009 Mercedes-Benz C220 auto with satellite navigation....

2010 Mercedes-Benz E250 or 2010 Jaguar XF?

I have been looking at buying a 2010 ex-demonstrator Mercedes-Benz E250 CDI or a 2010 ex-demonstrator Jaguar XF 3.00 D Luxury. The latter gets a good write-up, but I fear Jaguar's residuals. The Mercedes-Benz...

Should it cost £500 to repair my Mercedes-Benz SLK's BAS fault?

My 2004 Mercedes-Benz SLK has done 23,000 miles. The BAS warning light on the cluster came on after about half an hour's drive and then stays on (even after stopping and restarting). Next day, same thing....