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  • What to look out for when buying an older S-Class 20 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
    A reputable second hand car dealer has a Mercedes-Benz S350 on an 03-plate with 47,000 miles on the clock for sale at £5890. What should I consider?...
  • Can I insist the insurer replaces certain parts? 14 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
    My car (2012 Mercedes-Benz E250 CDI - 4000 miles on clock) was swamped whilst travelling on a flooded road. My car insurers have agreed to pay for a new...
  • Buying a second hand estate for £10k - any recommendations? 27 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
    My wife and I are in the market for a second hand estate; we want a car that's three to five years old and costs up to £10k. We are happy to have a fairly...
  • Need a used family car with low insurance 10 Jul 2016 (Ask HJ)
    I am 42 years old and have just passed my driving test and am looking for a used five-door automatic family car with a petrol engine. My budget is up to...
  • Buying a used estate for £10k - what should I get? 29 May 2014 (Ask HJ)
    I have £10,000 to spend on a replacement car. It should be an automatic estate with a petrol engine as I only do around 5000 miles per year. I want to...
  • Buying used car 29 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
    Could you give me your advice about cars like Skoda Superb 2008, BMW 3 Series E90, Mercedes C-Class W204, Kia Optima, Hyundai i40 estate or any other good...
  • Downsizing from a Mercedes - is the MINI Countryman a suitable replacement? 9 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
    Due to a new job and having to travel many miles each week, I have to downsize from my Mercedes-Benz E320. I have children to accommodate, so I need space,...
  • Farm tracks and low profile tyres 5 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
    Have a neighbour with an A class Mercedes-Benz with low profile tyres fitted. We all live down a 250metre limestone farm road - my family think the road...
  • Buying winter tyres 9 Dec 2011 (Ask HJ)
    I own a 2008 Mercedes-Benz ML500. I tried to get a set of alloys plus winter tyres in November 2010 from a Mercedes dealer but they could not supply, and...
  • Do you find bright daytime running lights to be a distraction? 30 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
    I am concerned that BMW, Audi, Mercedes and Ford appear to compete with each other to see who has the biggest and brightest daylight running lights. I...
  • Mercedes CLS - Car not level side to side 2 Dec 2010 (Forum)
    is a 'mercedes benz chassis measurement' flags up the difference on this reading (along with the rear camber). I checked the car later that evening to see if I could tell any difference left to right and it appeared that the car was a bit lower on the left side (seemed about a 1 cm down compared
  • Is this dealer playing April Fools 2 Apr 2012 (Forum)
    http://www.thecamberleycarriagecompany2005.co.uk/used-cars/volkswagen-polo-1-4-se-tdi-80-5dr-camberley-201213460672268 http://www.thecamberleycarriagecompany2005.co.uk/used-cars/mercedes-benz-a-class-a180-cdi-avantgarde-se-5dr-tip-auto-camberley-201213460672563 http
  • Fuel economy 18 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I want more mpg from my Mercedes-Benz E320 CDI - is a bolt on chip the way to go? Some manufacturers say they improve mpg by 20% but is it true?
  • Car won't start after running out of fuel 29 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
    I ran out of diesel but when I refueled the car won't start. It turns over but won't catch. Do I need to prime the pump, and if so how? It's a Mercedes-Benz...
  • Direct injection petrol engines - do they work? 4 Mar 2009 (Forum)
    More manufacturers are going the direct injection petrol route. VAG, Porsche, Mitsubishi, BMW, Mercedes Benz to name a few, with most of the others exploring the technology. Given that early examples of the VW FSI and Ford SCi have a pretty terrible reputation for longevity and reliability
  • twin motors wipers. Any feedback? 20 Mar 2007 (Forum)
    Mercedes-Benz S-Class." More info at http://www.bosch.co.uk/content/language2/html/3492_4530.htm Any feedback from users? it seems a good idea but I hope the the electronic controls are " robust" Having experienced a mechanical linkage failure ( in a thunderstorm) , a wiper arm fall off onto
  • MB E320 CDI Power Loss 23 Apr 2006 (Forum)
    Car: Mercedes Benz "E" Class Estate 320 CDI May 01 Reg: 37,000 miles Problem: I cannot get the engine revs above 2000 rpm when trying to accelerate in top gear. Engine will rev beyond 2000 rpm in neutral and in the lower gears as the car accelerates, but once in top there is no response
  • High-quality diesel estate 8 Mar 2002 (Forum)
    A friend intends to rationalize his ownership of several vehicles by selling them and buying one durable, comfortable, used estate car. Apart from quality and comfort, his main concern is to find something suitable for towing his vintage boat. He was leaning towards a Mercedes-Benz E300 TD
  • Is there a known problem with the Toyota Yaris' steering? 22 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
    Not so much a question, more a case of strange advice. I have been a vehicle technician for over forty years. Two months ago my daughter bought a brand...
  • Should I accept a 40% goodwill offer for an out of warranty repair? 26 Mar 2015 (Ask HJ)
    I own a low-mileage 2011 Mercedes-Benz E500 convertible that has a full service history. It has a front wind-deflector at the top of the windscreen - activated...
 

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