Buying a new C-Class - petrol or diesel?

I am thinking of buying a Mercedes-Benz C-Class, but cannot decide between the C200 petrol or diesel. I will do less than 8000 miles per year, which engine would you recommend?

Winter wheels and tyres

Please advise your readers of potential problem with swapping over winter wheels on newer cars with tyre pressure monitoring systems. I purchased a new Mercedes-Benz C-Class in July this year. I asked...

Best compact executive car?

I am looking to change my company car. I have narrowed my choice to a Lexus IS 300h Executive and Mercedes C 220d Sport. Which would you recommend? Approx mileage per annum 20k.

Nowhere to store a spacesaver in new C-Class?

The new Mercedes C-Class I have on order comes with a can of puncture repair sealant instead of a spare wheel. Not happy with this I was going to buy a spacesaver but I was horrified to find out that the...

Is air suspension worth the extra money?

Would the addition of the air suspension option on a new Mercedes-Benz C-Class Sport give a smother ride?

Which small luxury saloon would you recommend?

I need to downsize from my Jaguar XJ and want to buy something that's smaller and luxurious. I like the new Mercedes-Benz C200 saloon and also the Lexus IS2500 which has been around longer. Is the Lexus...

I misfuelled my C-Class - what should I do?

I filled my Mercedes-Benz C250 with petrol instead of diesel. I realised when the engine began to falter after about 25 miles and stopped the car. Mercedes-Benz recovered the car and took it to their Norwich...

Winter tyres - which are best for the C-Class?

I shall be taking delivery of a new Mercedes-Benz C-Class 200 Sport next month and want to get winter tyres fitted, as it is a rear-wheel drive car. What tyres would you recommend and what price should...