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    Odd Tyre Pressure Warning

    Was driving my w169 A Class yesterday and out of the blue got a big red 'Check Tyre pressures' warning on the display. All tyres looked ok,pressures normal. Then asked to reset pressure warning system which I did and went on my way. Anyone had anything similar?
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    Tablet-Style Screen

    Had a test drive in a B-Class the other day - one of the possible replacements for my W169 A-Class. I know the tablet-style screen on the dashboard has divided opinion and I am not sure I could get used to it. Would be helpful if current owners who have this (new A-Class, GLA, C-Class etc)...
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    Odd BAFTA

    Anyone else think no BAFTA award for the BBC Olympics coverage (it went to Channel 4 Paralympics) was an eccentric decision?
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    A-Class W169 Spare Wheel Bolts

    My owner's handbook (2010 W169 16" alloys) is unclear about whether the same bolts from the alloys can also be used for the steel spare wheel. Any clarification would be gratefully received.
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    A-Class Petrol Engine Clatter

    My 2010 A160 Blue Efficiency Avantgarde is going in for its first annual service next week. Whereupon I shall be renewing my 'discussions' with the dealer about its unusually noisy idle. Sounds a bit like a diesel or a bit like a belt not running true although - to my untrained eye - I...
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    'Security' Wallets

    As I am planning a couple of 'city break' getaways in Europe, I would be grateful for any advice/suggestions about guarding against the activities of pickpockets who seem increasingly active in many cities. Not sure I'm a fan of those bulky 'belt bag' things but would like to hear of anything...
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    Audio Display Brightness

    Does anyone know whether the brightness of the display screen on the Audio20 -the latest version on 2010 A Class - can be dimmed? I find it distracting when driving at night but can find nothing in the audio handbook.
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    A-Class Tyre Puzzle

    In my thirst for knowledge (now sadly diminishing with advancing years) I have been trying to get to the bottom of a curious difference between my former A Class (A150 Classic SE 2007) and my new one (A-Class A160 Avantgarde SE Blue Efficiency 2010). As follows : Old: 15" steel wheels...
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