I recommend Mercedes-Benz owners with power loss problems check their air mass sensors.

In answer to GB's problem with his E-Class Mercedes losing power on acceleration, I suggest he checks the air mass sensor. I had the same symptoms on my 1998 Mercedes-Benz C240, which, on acceleration,...

Mercedes W211 - petrol or diesel?

Please can you help with the following decision. I am looking to buy a Mercedes W211 E-Class V6-engined saloon. I know the post-2006 facelift cars are the best ones, but should I choose petrol or diesel? I...

Car insurance and winter tyres

My Mercedes-Benz E320 is insured by Mercedes-Benz Insurance. Following your advice recently I contacted them to inform them I was fitting winter tyres. They refunded £53 of my premium - an unexpected surprise.

Would you recommend I buy a warranty from Warranty Direct or Warranty Wise?

The 3-year warranty on my Mercedes-Benz E320 CDI Sport Estate is about to expire. Mercedes-Benz gives the option to extend but I have seen Warranty Wise and Warranty Direct. Warranty Direct has quoted...

Did you know that fitting large wheels to your new car, such as my Mercedes-Benz E-Class, can increase road tax?

You replied to DM from Droitwich listing the disadvantages of big wheels Sports version of the Mercedes-Benz C-Class. There is another good reason not to buy the C-Class Sport, or indeed any other vehicle...

Where can I have my Mercedes-Benz 280E's air conditioning repaired cheaply?

I have a Mercedes-Benz 280E CDI Estate that is three and a half years old. Whilst in France the air conditioning broke down and I was informed by a French garage that it would cost 1,900 Euros to repair....

Rats chewing my fuel lines?

I recently smelt fuel on my drive. I called my local Mercedes Dealer who sent a mechanic and diagnosed that a rat or similar creature had chewed the fuel hose. Is this feasonable?

Wheels, tyres and VED

In June 2011 I purchased a new Mercedes E250 SE CDI Blue Efficiency with 7 speed auto box. The actual vehicle was in the local showroom on rather 'blingy' 17" wheels which I did not want for practical...

Which executive car?

I am looking to buy a large excecutive saloon to keep for 7- 10 years, which you would recommend? Volvo S80 D5, Mecedes-Benz E220D, BMW 520d? It would need to be high spec and auto diesel.

Radiator of the lost Arc Weld

Last week when driving my 2002 Mercedes E Class automatic up the M23 I depressed the accelerator on and incline and there was no response; the car then started to slow down. I pulled off onto a side road,...