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  • Insurance claim after an accident in France. Does this value sound right? 12 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
    If treated as a write off what value should I get for a Mercedes-Benz C180 Kompressor Avantgarde SE 56 plate petrol manual with 34,000 miles (approx) and...
  • Warning lights after a repair 6 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I have just changed the indicator stalk on my Mercedes-Benz A-Class and the ESP and BAS lights have come on. Does this normally happen? Or have I put...
  • New C-Class - here we come again 3 Jan 2007 (Forum)
    From "Automotive News": ...........East European suppliers win big with C class : Top seller will get more parts from emerging markets....... Mercedes-Benz is shifting a sizable portion of its sourcing for the next C class (......) to eastern Europe, joining other automakers in an industrywide
  • "Which" reliability report 8 Aug 2005 (Forum)
    Romeo / Audi / BMW / Citroen / Fiat / Mercedes Benz / Peugeot / Renault / Saab / Seat / Volvo / VW Oh how the mighty have fallen! _____ A few anomalies, the RX8 and C-Max suffered an above average % of Breakdown's where most Volvos, Vauxhalls and VWs were OK regarding breakdowns though clearly
  • Merc extended warranty 8 Oct 2002 (Forum)
    It looks like Mercedes Benz (USA) have lost their court case and been forced to extend the warranty on some engines to 10 years/150K miles. Apparently, they used to recommend low viscosity oils, typically 5W30, in order only to increase their Corporate Average Fuel Economy. And this, coupled
  • What SUV should I choose on the Motability scheme? 4 Sep 2023 (Ask HJ)
    My Motability car is due for changing next year At present I have a Mercedes B-Class. I would like an auto SUV that is comfortable with room for my Rascal...
  • What trickle charger should I use for a mild hybrid? 17 Mar 2023 (Ask HJ)
    Can you suggest a suitable trickle charger for my mild hybrid Mercedes GLC 300? There seems to be a lot of choice.
  • Been waiting 10 weeks for C-Class part - what can I do? 28 Sep 2016 (Ask HJ)
    My two month old Mercedes-Benz C350e was involved in a collision and is in a repair shop waiting to be fixed. However, the dealer is unable to get the...
  • W211 spring failure 18 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
    My W211 Mercedes-Benz Estate (2007, 48,000 miles) has gone BANG quite suddenly. The RAC engineer (35 minutes from call to arrival) immediately diagnosed...
  • New Mercedes-Benz GLC broken down three times - what should we do? 8 Jun 2017 (Ask HJ)
    We bought a new GLC in early 2016. In July last year the fuel pump failed and the car stopped suddenly on a busy A road. In September the air suspension...
  • I bought a car 10 months ago that already needs the brake pads changed. Is this level of deterioration to be expected? 10 Jun 2021 (Ask HJ)
    I bought the above car from a main dealer on 15 August 2020. They stated that a service and MOT had been done and it was ready to go. The car had 24,994...
  • Mercedes-Benz C-Class W203 - Service quote... 3 Aug 2011 (Forum)
    I require a B service... (for a Mercedes C class C230, 56 plate) -Called on Monday (3 days ago), was told that because they couldn't get through to anyone, they would take down my details and call me back. -Called them again today because no call back materialised. Again, I go
  • How can I reduce tyre noise? 23 Aug 2023 (Ask HJ)
    I would like a car that cruises quietly without the tyre roar that a lot of cars seem to suffer from on run flats e.g. my current BMW 840d coupe and Mercedes...
  • Need an executive car with a quiet cabin 18 Sep 2016 (Ask HJ)
    I want to buy an executive car with a quiet ride. This means minimal wind noise, tyre roar, engine noise and suspension thud. Have narrowed my search down...
  • Faulty thermostat - What happens if I don't replace it? 23 Mar 2015 (Ask HJ)
    I have a Mercedes-Benz E320 - I noticed the temperature stays round 50c on motorways and goes up to 70C in traffic, I was told thermostat needs replacing...
  • Should I buy an old S-Class? 11 Aug 2014 (Ask HJ)
    I’m considering a 1993 Mercedes-Benz 320 S-Class. The car has had one owner from new and is sold with a full service history and 134,000 miles on the clock....
  • Which chain cam camper van is less susceptible to DPF problems? 30 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
    If I were looking to buy a camper van with a chain-cam engine while also seeking to avoid potential DPF problems, what makes / models should I be considering?
  • Which Car for Retirement 4 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I am soon to retire, and need to purchase a car. I am thinking of a 2-3 year old petrol automatic - options are narrowed to Mercedes-Benz C220/250, BMW...
  • Can you recommend a 4-seater cabriolet with a reasonable boot? 21 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
    November’s London to Brighton Veteran Car run has awoken my fresh air gene. What can you recommend as a suitable 4-seater cabriolet, preferably petrol...
  • Petrol or diesel CLC? 5 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
    Considering Mercedes CLC '08/'10 180 Kompressor petrol auto. Daily drive is five miles, weekly some 30 mile trips, monthly an occasional 60+ miles....
 

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