I recently wrecked my car's engine by driving through a flood - how should I have approached it?

I was driving through a flooded part of a road I use regularly, confident my 2015 Mercedes E-Class would be okay as it's a diesel engine. However, the water was much deeper than I'd imagined and the engine...

Can I get my Cat D car reclassified if it's now road worthy?

My Mercedes-Benz E-Class was deemed uneconomical to repair after being driven through standing flood water in December 2013. It was declared Cat D and required a new engine. It was subsequently repaired...

I can't open my boot of my Mercedes-Benz E Class electrically - is this a known fault?

I've got a Mercedes E320 CDi and I've started to get warnings on my dashboard display concerning the left and right hand rear number plate lights and third braking light. The frequency of these warnings...

Can not driving a car enough cause brake pad and rotor issues?

My five year old Mercedes-Benz E550 has done 17,000 miles and has had the brake pads replaced and now the rotors. Apparently the reason for the rotor failure was that I drove too little. My wife had a...

I do 6000 - 7000 miles annually, should I buy a petrol or hybrid Mercedes-Benz E-Class?

I'm thinking of changing my 2010 Mercedes-Benz E350 CDI for an E400 petrol or an E300 hybrid. I drive 6000 - 7000 miles annually, normally 20 mile journeys with occasional European trips. What is your...

Is £317 a fair price to change the transmission fluid in my 2012 Mercedes-Benz E-Class?

The local Mercedes-Benz dealer wants to charge £317 to change the transmission fluid in my 2012 E-Class 250 CDI, 35,000 miles. Is this price reasonable and is the work necessary?

Need a hybrid for taxi work - E300 or Prius?

I am a taxi driver and have £12,000 to spend on a used hybrid. Which do you recommend between the Mercedes-Benz E300 or Toyota Prius?

Splits in rear tyres - what's the cause?

I purchased a Mercedes-Benz E350 Blu Tec Saloon new in April 2015. It has done 21,000 Miles including 3000 miles whilst towing a caravan. Due to pressure loss in a rear tyre, I went to specialist tyre...

Need a used and reliable estate car for £15k

I have £15,000 to spend and need a hard working, spacious estate car. I work as a taxi driver and the car will be used for work and must have a good sized boot and be reliable. What do you suggest I buy?

Need a used car for high mileage motorway driving

I am looking for a car for high mileage motorway use. Approx 30k miles a year. Preferably automatic. Considered BMW 3 or 5 series (including coupe), Merc C and E class, Jag XF, Audi A4/5/6, VW Passatt...