What do Tiptronic and Kompressor mean?

I've been doing lots of research on Mercedes before I buy. What's Tiptronic and Kompressor mean? Currently investigating private sale, sounds good. 1.8 SLK Tiptronic 2008 £8995. Only 21500 miles 2 owners,...

How is water getting into my Mercedes-Benz SLK?

I have a 2010 Mercedes-Benz SLK 200, which I bought last year for some much-needed fun after the first pandemic lockdown. Recently, I have noticed a large amount of water in the boot (spare wheel well)...

The subframe of my car is cracking from corrosion. Does the manufacturer have any responsibility?

I've owned a 2005 Mercedes-Benz SLK from 2006. It's done 100k miles and is generally reliable. However, it needed the brake pipes replaced due to corrosion and, while doing this, the garage discovered...

Should I buy a Mercedes-Benz SLK or a Mazda MX-5?

I'm looking to buy either a Mercedes-Benz SLK or a Mazda MX-5. My budget is £2500. What are the pros and cons of both, please?

What are the risks of buying a 10-year-old Mercedes-Benz SLK diesel?

I am thinking of buying a 2010 Mercedes-Benz SLK. I am finding a number diesel cars for sale. Do you think a diesel SLK would be a good choice over petrol? If not, which petrol engine would you recommend?

I'm looking at buying a 10 year old Mercedes-Benz SLK - how can I ensure things like brakes and fluids are okay?

I'm looking at buying a 10 year old Mercedes-Benz SLK with 22,000 on the clock. However, it has only been serviced at 9000 miles (2014) and just recently by the car dealer. What do I need to have done...

Are broken coil springs a known issue on Mercedes-Benz?

My car is a 2005 Mercedes-Benz SLK 350 7G-Tronic automatic. It has covered 68,000 miles and has been well looked after and serviced regularly. I've had it two years and, after about three months, I found...

What's the cheapest way to insure two cars?

I have a 2005 Mercedes-Benz SLK 350 7G tronic with 68000 miles and have an Aviva multi car policy with my Kia Sportage. Now we have come up for fully comprehensive renewal and for both cars they want £497...

AA refused to tow my untaxed car

I bought a secondhand Mercedes-Benz SLK with a full warranty from a dealer in Bolton. I have not changed my car for some years and I didn't know about the new road tax procedures. I am in my 60s and I...

Putting my SLK in storage for winter

I am laying up my 2006 Mercedes-Benz SLK for the winter. What should I do to protect the doors, window seals and folding roof mechanism?