I want to buy a new car but can't get enough time on the test drive - what do you suggest?

I'm considering a Mercedes-Benz C-Class Estate. I've had a very brief test drive, but I'm struggling to get anything more than about 20 mins round the block. I accept that the dealership will seek to keep...

Are Mercedes-Benz starting to soften on the GLC steering issue?

Please see excerpt below from review of Mercedes-Benz E43 AMG Estate by pistonheads.com. Seems to be in line with the GLC, GLC Coupe 4-Matic full-lock steering issues. Note the final sentence. "As in...

What luxury car would you recommend?

After 8 years driving a SEAT Leon I want something a little more luxurious. What do you think I should get, a 2015 BMW 3 Series 2.0 TD 320d EfficientDynamics BusinessTouring 5d (£16,895) or a 2015 Mercedes-Benz...

Is a C-Class Estate a good buy as a comfortable car?

After having BMW 3 Series diesel estates for years, advancing years have increased my desire for a comfortable car on today's abysmal roads and less concern about all out handling so I am looking at the...

Buying family estate with a £17k budget?

I am looking at replacing my current car and need something that will give me enough room for 2 children and bikes but is also suitable for work (mainly motorway miles). I do around 24k a year. I'd also...

Continental run flat tyre failure on Mercedes

After 8500 miles (from new) I noticed a rumbling coming from the rear nearside tyre on my C250 AMG Line estate. The tyres are Continental 255/35R19Y run flats. When I took the car to my local tyre suppliers...

Strange ticking noise when engine is switched off

My local dealer agreed to investigate the loud ticking noise that my 2014 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Estate makes for five minutes after the engine is switched off. The noise seems to come from the bottom...