Burning smell under the bonnet of new car

I’ve brought a new Mercedes-Benz B-Class diesel. I have only driven it for a week and I have been getting an on and off burning smell under the bonnet, sometimes I can smell it via the air con. Occasionally...

Can you recommend a comfortable car for long motorway journeys?

We are in our eighties and our next car will probably be our last. What is most important is ride comfort and comfortable seats. We do about 11,000-12,000 miles a year in the UK, mainly on motorways. At...

Buying a small automatic crossover or MPV?

I have a BMW 118i M-Sport Auto. I need a modest sized car, length about the same but more space and ease of access for rapidly ageing parents. I would like to retain some of the BMW "feel" and the car...

What do you think of the automatic gearboxes in the B-Class, A3 and Golf?

My shortlist of new cars is down to three: Mercedes-Benz B-Class, Audi A3 and Volkswagen Golf, all with automatic gearboxes. I am aware of your reviews that rate highly the latter two, but I also see a...

Service intervals on a B-Class?

I have just purchased a Mercedes-Benz B180SE petrol automatic and expect delivery next month. I understand that the service interval is every two years. I expect to drive 6000 miles a year, mostly on local...

Buying a car with high seats

We currently have an A-Class Mercedes-Benz with cruise control and automatic transmission. The seat height is important - my wife is slightly disabled. 'Sink-in' seats are bad news! We need more room so...

Tyres for new Merc B class 1.8 petrol I

Sorry put all of it above, we are having a new Mercedes B class 1.8 petrol engine shortly my dealer wants to know what tyre/wheel size we want. Your newspaper article always say's how important they are...

Which family car for rural use?

I am about to replace my 2005 Mercedes-Benz A180 CDI Auto. I have looked at the new A-Class but it is not for me, as the car is too low on the ground and the view out of the back is not clear. We are a...

Why won't this Mercedes-Benz dealer repair my friend's B Class after the clutch failed?

I have an elderly friend who bought a brand new B-Class Mercedes-Benz in May. In September, after only some 3000 miles, the clutch failed and the fire service was called on the advice of the police, as...

Which new compact MPV offers comfort and luxury?

I would like to buy a compact MPV which is comfortable and practical with some luxury. I have been looking at the Citroen C3 Picasso, Ford C-Max, Mercedes-Benz B-Class, Peugeot 3008, Renault Scenic and...