Big disappointment!! Well, not you Nick, see my points. I'm waiting for my a-class for sometime now. It will arrive in 2 weeks. I've consumed all your Mercedes videos. So, seeing you, at this point, "rejecting" the a-class is kind of a let down. But understandable. Due to budget reasons I'm going with the "SPORT" instead of the "AMG". And it seems that the seats on the Sport version are way more comfortable than the AMG one. Not as cool certainly, but softer. I never see you mention the "SPORT" options/differences. The "next track" button... I was hoping that the other video you have on this subject would solve the issue. But if you're still not happy... then I'm worried. It is something I use constantly. I don't play background music. It means a lot what I'm listening to. Not having that is a big issue (for some at least 😊). I'll be honest: beautiful car, but the price is over the top. I would not pick it if it was not a good deal (company car basically). Mine is the a250e... It is very very expensive for such a small car.
@edgarsousa6630 ooo very nice! What colour did you go for? And thanks for watching the videos! Oh I’m not “rejecting” my A-Class (I know that you mean with the word), it’s just that as I review other brands I can highlight what I like and what I dislike. To clarify my car’s not going anywhere, I might even keep it! But there are a few niggles like folding down the seats which are first world problems I know…and I’d appreciate just a little more space. But the price point makes it tricky to go for something new and larger with the tax brackets. The seats may be firm as I said in the video but I just did another 3+ hours driving again today and because my seat is perfectly right, I love it. So I might just keep it at the end of the agreement, we’ll see 👀
This is a Mercedes focused channel and should remain like it in my opinion. This is actually what differentiates it from countless other channels and what makes me regularly watch this channel for years now. Keep up the great work!
Thank you for leaving your thoughts! Mercedes was always going to be a big part of my channel. I’ll make a video soon explaining what I’ll do going forward ☺️
Hi Nick, if I'm being brutally honest, I have loved watching all your Mercedes videos. I'd stick with them, and keep doing what you do as the brand evolves and brings out new models and facelifts etc. You're a bit of a guru with Merc too, which to me and I'm sure many others, is a go to when you want to know stuff. I get where you're coming from with expanding possibly, but it hasn't worked for a few other RUclipsrs and their content is crap now compared to their earlier stuff. I'd love to meet up with you seeing as you're so near to me and have a chat over a coffee. As I mentioned in one of my previous comments, I recently bought an A250e premium plus saloon based on your reviews and advice etc. It hasn't done me wrong at all, and I'm loving it. Keep up the great work fella.
Awh thanks @paulypoos1! Love comments like this! 🤓 It’s a tricky one, I love making videos on Mercedes I bought one because I enjoy the brand. But as the cost of things go up I might not be able to afford one next. And I know for a fact there are people who had a Mercedes and have moved to a different car for various reasons whether that be price, wanting to go electric, availability etc. I’ve been pondering for a long time as to what to do. As long as Mercedes still allow me to film their cars like at my local dealer etc the videos will keep coming! I’ll have a think some more 🤓 Appreciate the comment! Where abouts in Poole are you? Email me “contact@npo-media.co.uk”
@@npolearythanks for the reply, I'll email you later. I get what you're saying about the rising costs, but believe me, I looked at loads of manufacturers before buying the Merc. Hyundai's new Kona, the Cupra Formentor, BMW, even a Citroen, and nothing came close to the drive, the build quality, the ease of use of the gadgets and toys, and the general sense of feeling great when driving the Mercedes. I know it's not cheap, but you get what you pay for. Another thing that shouts peace of mind is the fact Mercedes are more than willing to let you do all the videos of their cars. And I can't think of many makes that have their own world in Weybridge, lol.
@npoleary I was exactly same as you had 2 A classes first A200 and then followed by A250e premium plus, which I loved. Went to get another and price had gone up so much and then the issue with tax like you said. I looked round and am now 2 weeks into owning a Renault Megane E-Tech and loving it so far!! Went for the iconic spec and really impressed. So yes I think you should review other cars and maybe consider Renault 🤷♀️.
@paulypoos1 thank you! I know I’m so grateful that they allow me to film their cars! 🤓 Seen your email, I’ll reply soon, sorry just been manic with work and filming more models! I had an opportunity to film two more over the past couple of days! 🤓
Mercedes will always be at the front of my channel, at present I have no plans to change that. As long as I still have access to cover them then it won’t change! 🤓 Glad you enjoy the videos!
I got my Mercedes earlier this year and found you channel for the tips and tricks. I don’t mind seeing other manufacturers every so often but I’m mainly interested in your Mercedes related content 😀
Thank you! And thanks for sharing your feedback! Don’t worry Mercedes will (I hope) always be a major part of the channel! But I’ll think about the other car brands, I’ll read and reply to everyone’s comments first 🙏
As always, Nick, another informative video done well. I got my first Mercedes last year and, in my lifetime, I don't think I would have ever figured out all the bells and whistles it offered without your instructive and thorough videos. “Tips and tricks, Hidden Features, MBUX, Top Things to do when you get your new Mercedes, etc”….. Keep up the great work whether it be more Mercedes info or another brand.
Nothing wrong with adding brands, it would be interesting. But I did get interested by the in-depth Mercedes reviews (and the tips and tricks) so I hope those continue.
Ah awesome! Thanks for letting me know! Oh absolutely! Don’t worry I’ve had my first invite to a brand new Mercedes model coming soon! 👀 I’m not sure if I can say what it is yet, haven’t had confirmation but I’ll be one of the first to look at it 🤓 Can’t wait! And I’ve got some more tips and tricks lined up too! 👍🏼
As an upcoming first time Mercedes owner I've enjoyed watching your videos a lot. If you can maintain your level of knowledge around Mercedes I don't see any harm in branching out and expanding your coverage to other cars. Keep up the great work! Love your content!
Ah awesome! I’ll give it some careful thought 💭 Most likely I’ll make a post and update everyone. Just reading and replying to more comments first! 😊 Thank you! 🙏
I drive a Mercedes A250e limo and this channel has been my video manual of the car, thanks so much for these videos, it made love my car even more. I was also freaking out on no next track button, until I found your solutions to this. You are a Mercedes guru as few here have said!
Picking up my first Merc tomorrow-a new GLA 200 AMG Premium. Your channel has been absolutely amazing, helping me prepare for our new car. Your brand expertise has been very useful for me. I'd keep Mercedes as your main focus and cherry-pick from other brands. But if you get another brand as your next car, you might want to switch focus to that, which I understand.
Hi Nick, I really enjoyed your content over the past year or so. I found and followed you mainly after buying my Mercedes. As others have said, your level of knowledge and expertise with Mercedes and the tips and tricks videos have helped a lot. In all honesty, I mainly dig up your content for Mercedes and you are brilliant at it. I don't mind your reviews of other cars every now and then but -again in all honesty and forgive me for it- this is not why I'm on here, if this makes sense.
Amazing thank you for your honest thoughts! 💭 I’ll give it some careful thought about other brands. Most likely I’ll make a post and update everyone. Just reading and replying to more comments first! 😊 Thank you! 🙏
I agree with a lot of the comments in here. You are the go-to channel for MB in depth content. Personally, I just purchased an EQE and coming from a Tesla, it is a really complex car with the in-car profiles, mercedes me app, mercedes me charge and so on. Your video's helped me a lot figuring out the mbux system, how to update my navigation maps etc. There are already a lot of channels for "reviews" of all kind of brands. Also; i'm a bit surprised that you wouldn't get a Mercedes for personal use with a bug reduction or even fully sponsored considering your number of subscribers and viewers.
Awh thank you! 🙏 Glad you enjoy the videos! Well I mean I wouldn’t say no 😅 it would certainly make the videos easier if I had a car with all the gadgets on the drive 😅 I’d be out every day filming stuff! 😂 But on the flip side, I’m blessed that I can do this full time so I have you guys to thank! Plus without being sponsored or anything, there’s no bias towards videos then, I can highlight good and bad on each review in a dedicated pros and cons section which I’ve started to introduce to reviews. That will allow people to genuinely see if the car I’m checking out is the right one for them 🤓 But…Mercedes do make some pretty awesome cars 👌🏼
Great video as always Nick. Regarding the ‘Next Track’ button, I just use the voice command to say ‘Next Track /Previous Track’ and it works really well with Apple Car Play.
My wife is a huge Mercedes fan and refuses to get anything else. I like them too but your videos are always my go to for any questions about her car and I've learned so much from them. I would definitely keep with MB. No harm in doing other cars too but Mercedes as main cars. I have a BMW 330e which is a plug in hybrid and will NEVER go back to normal ice car again. Wife's car is a Mercedes 300e plug in aswell and she'll never go back either. So if it was between ice, plug in or full electric then I would personally go plug in. Love going for a sporty drive on the weekends and then silent electric to work every morning at 6am. Personal preference of course.
You're doing a brilliant job with Merc, Nick. I am a content creator as well and love following my followers' advice but I do put a line to where I do what I really really enjoy at my core. I have watched so many of your videos and seen you 'at home' with Mercedes. Do not give that up unless you feel it deep in your self ❤.
Thank you! 🙏 Awh thanks 😇 I know any suggestions that anyone suggests in the comments all go in my notes app, I have so many good ideas but it’s just weighing up what I think everyone will love / what’s trending / new models etc. No Mercedes videos aren’t going anywhere 😎 Ah awesome! Where do you post? On RUclips / Instagram / TikTok?
Great job Nick, stick as you are. You haven’t managed to do what you said you would yet, no Audi, but branching out could water down what you do now. My wife has an A Class and loves it, so do I, so I’ve just bought a C Class. Bummer about the £600, but the car is so worth it.
Hi Nick Really enjoyed the honest video about your own car. As others say I have found your advice to be most helpful so keep doing that. However doing a comparison with other models of a similar size is really useful too. I have had my EQA for around 18 months and I am really glad I had the pre-facelift model, mainly for just the reasons you pointed out. My steering wheel which may look less modern is much better to use as it has physical buttons. I have the driver assistance pack so it really nice to double click up the cruise control button with no need to look at the dashboard following which the car increases to the speed limit. Similarly one click down takes it into recoup mode with virtually one pedal driving. I also agree that having the pad in the centre means you can click forward or back with ease. I had an A class as a service loan car & found touch buttons a pain. I also agree with your comments regard the £40k. At present I don't pay RFL on an EV but will from April. I have no issue with paying the basic charge but I understand from DVLA website that new electric vehicles from 2025 costing more then 40k will be subject to the premium RFL. Like you my car is on finance and when it comes to an end despite liking much about the car I do not think I would buy another. Matt
Thanks Matt! And thanks for sharing your experience! Glad you’ve been enjoying your car too! I’m sure I’ll make a video about the tax situation somewhen. We’ll see! I’ll keep the videos coming!
@@npoleary Nick - I think I’m right in saying that the £40K car price threshold for additional RFL charge includes the car price VAT amount, so is a tax on a tax. The £40K value should be the pre-VAT value, don’t you think? If not then if VAT % were to rise then the govt. would bring even more cars into the additional RFL band, let alone those that also become liable due to usual inflation based price rises
Love my 2019 A180 D AMG premium saloon. Coming up to 12 months ownership. Service due soon at 28k. Had only one problem, but Mercedes sorted it under warranty. I always look forward to my next drive and such a special cabin to be in with excellent digital display and ambient lighting. The safety is also excellent and consequently keeps the insurance realistic (when your a certain age) Yes, It has a french engine with added Mercedes technology and to me I have no complaints. The car is very nippy, quiet, economical and I’m getting average 58mpg to date. Would I change car next year …. Probably, but not in a hurry 🙂 Keep the great reviews coming Nick 👍
Even though I consider you being the Mercedes Benz guru, I would say do what makes you happy. You could do Merc only. But if you desire to try new things, new brands, just do it😊 otherwise you’ll be stuck in a position where you don’t like creating videos for fun and you will not enjoy it. I don’t mind you to review other brands, unless you say that the new 1 series is a pretty car🤣 Good luck! Always happy to see any video
As always a great video! I’ve experienced the same issue with the headlights, I noticed this evening the headlights were facing downwards, thank you for mentioning this I’ll book it with my dealer. I find the seats in the A-class really comfortable very contouring for my back. I agree with the others, Mercedes is a total different experience unlike any other car I’ve had. I have the A200 and it’s very nippy around the town and super comfy on the motorway, it’s a solid car. I bought mine for £32,200 executive AMG line and now it’s £32,500 in 6 months the price has increased. I’d like if you could review Audi A3 it’s a lovely looking car. I’ve enjoyed watching your videos on your car, it’s a lovely colour. Keep up the interesting videos!
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it! Yes I noticed it but they wound them up and all sorted. They’re amazing lights now ☺️ I’m working on trying to cover Audi! 👍🏼 But I’ll give it some careful thought on other brands
Awh thank you! 🙏 It’s tricky, with the costs of cars these days, my next one might not be a Mercedes 😢 I don’t want to pay an excessive amount of road tax if the car goes over £40k so I might be forced to. That doesn’t stop me making videos about Mercedes though 🤓 Would you be open to other makes and models for comparisons?
Hi Nick, your content is very informative and I like the way you break down your presentation to cover the lowest level detail. Definitely looking forward to seeing other brands covered in the channel so it'll be more helpful for car users in UK
Thank you for all you have done. I've got the same AClass in saloon, and it has been doing well. This is the first Mercedes I've bought; the others were all company Mercedes from the C to the S. Well, other than the cost of cars in Singapore, I may go back to a Toyota in the future, too, but I love every ride for now. Thank you again.
Great though provoking video Nick. I'm currently on my 3rd Mercedes. I started with a 2014 CLA 220d then a 2018 C Class Coupe 250d and have recently bought another 5 month old CLA 220d with only 2K miles and £10K off the retail price. (From Mercedes) I completely agree with your comment about going through the 40K retail price and almost didnt buy my last car. That said like with everything in life we make allowances for the things we want and so far i'm glad I did. Given that you work in the trade Im sure you could pick up something almost new with a great saving. I paid significantly less for my recent CLA than you did for your new A Class. The salesman offered me a new CLA 180 for the same price but is was a no brainer for me as i know the 220 engine and gear box well. Loads of power and incredible efficiency if you motorway drive. I actually dont watch your reviews of electric cars but it doesnt put me off your channell at all. Review whatever you like Nick your viewing figures will guide you. Thanks for all the great videos.
Awh thank you! 🙏 Ah sounds like you’ve had a few! 🤓 Well I know I review cars but sadly that doesn’t mean I get any money off, paid the same as everyone else as Mercedes have a model called Agency Model. It basically means that everyone gets the same offer as everyone else or what they call “One Price”. I’ll keep the videos coming! I’m sure you’ll appreciate some of the videos going up over the next few weeks! Got loads planned!
great video & review. I had an A180 Premium Plus since 2021 and had exact same experience as you (maps issue and some minor software faults) but otherwise loved the car and has made me realize its a hard choice for a successor as the A-class is a really solid choice. Also like the new style in the video! super high quality....I like how you have your expert area in Mercedes & made me join the channel, but some other interesting brands/models would also be great to get your take on...
Hi Nick, your Mercedes videos have been invaluable in helping me learn more about my CLA 35 AMG Premium plus with the drivers assistance package. The manual is just too much hard work & not particularly explanatory & the dealership guys aren't a lot of help either, so for me it's keep on doing what you do. 👍🏻
Hi Nick, I found you channel a month ago after purchasing a 2017 eclass and find it great. It is informative and your presentation style is excellent. The attraction for me was your Mercedes features, however I would enjoy reviews of cars in the same league - not so much the less premium cars - I think premium cars are your sweet spot. I would also suggest you look at older cars as there is a huge secondhand market and people like me crave info on our models - for example I don't have Carplay and am about to look to an aftermarket box that will bring carplay to my existing screen and controls and a feature on this and others such as updating maps on an older Merc would be welcome. I was quoted €600 for an updated SD card from a dealer but purchased one for €50. Keep up the good work - but don't stray too far from your niche!
Thank you! Exactly why I wanted to ask. I know my channel has been primarily Mercedes content but there are some reasons why I chose to diversify. I think I’ll make a video and explain. But thought I’d ask if people wanted to see more brands 🤓 Thanks for your feedback and comments! 🤓
Hi Nick, like you I purchased my A Class exactly a year ago. Trading in my old A class. I was not happy with my old pre face lift one for a number of reasons especially the stop/start which was useless and the battery went flat if it sat in your garage for a couple of days. So when Mercedes contacted me a year before my contract was up and offered me the new face lift model I jumped at it. My old one was the plus but did not have the HUD or the 360 cameras or the 19 inch multi spoke wheels which my new one came with. Plus no alternator just a generator, stop/start is great now. I’m glad I went for a plus as I paid £2000 more for my model. It started at £42000 but Mercedes UK were doing a contribution as was the garage plus’s a big discount. Ended up at £37000. And that’s a lot of extras for the difference. The only thing I miss is the pad on the central tunnel. Much better than reaching across to the screen. And there is no noise now from the direction indicators. On the next car like you would probably go electric. I am luckily enough to have solar panels, so charging should be less expensive. Great video,
Ah thank you for sharing! Ooo a plus 👀 loads of gadgets! 🙏 Well it’s good to hear that you’re enjoying this one! Oh I’d love to get solar panels! That would be very good!
If your new A class is a 2023 facelift version have you suffered from the noisy and constant camera opening and closing at slow speeds for calibration purposes that mine and many others do?
No mine does not do this although I have read a few comments online of people asking about this. I noticed a few times on a car sometime ago and I asked Mercedes and this is what they said. Reversing cameras used to be just mounted on the exterior exposed to the light conditions which made it show the image instantly. Because they were on the outside they got dirty very quickly. However newer styled cameras now have a retractable housing which is good for keeping it clean but the camera when it pops out has to expose for the light (daytime / nighttime / low light etc) and it can take seconds before it actually shows you an image. To combat this Mercedes will have the camera “pre-pop out” as you slow down so when you do select reverse, the image is shown instantly.
Hi Nick, I’m an A200 driver and am now in the market for a change. The German brands that you currently cover capture most of what I’ve looked at. The two additions I’d make to this list are the Lexus range (I’m considering an LBX) and the Smart cars (again I’m considering the #1). Good luck.
Hi Nick, I hope you’re well. I’ve learnt a lot from your videos on the A180. Thank you! I’ve had my a180 for 4 years and love it. Like you I have a dog who sits on the back seat belted in. But on the odd occasion if the car is full is there a way to put her on the passenger seat? I just cannot find out how to turn off the passenger airbag as seems automatic. I’ve looked everywhere for a switch and in the menu. Thanks so much!
Thank you! Glad you’ve been enjoying them! Sadly no, the passenger airbag can be disabled but only when a Mercedes child seat is fitted to the front. I think Mercedes have done this to encourage people not to fit child seats or place items in the front in case of a collision.
Thank you! Maybe! There’s rumours of a new one next year and the offers on the current one are CHEAPER than my car! Crazy…but not yet, I’ll keep my car for longer and review more cars in the process! ☺️ I’ll give it some careful thought about other brands though. I’ll update everyone soon 🤓💭
Fell in love with the a class back in 2014, way before i offically had one and only just passed my test. My 1st car, a secondhand 8 yesr old smart car. I loved it so cute. So nippy. Hubby took to loval MB dealer for a service and got a courtesy car for 24 hours. He arrived home in a BEAUTIFUL black a class. Love at first sight. I didn't get to drive it but knew one day !! Roll forward to 2020 and hubby said it was time so we we went shopping. My 1st was purchased (Friday) and due to be collected tuesday (wedneaday latest). Monday the country is in lock down. Anyway, ive upgraded twice since and ony 3rd. Each time with little increases in styling etc. But i love my a class and the hard seating, love it. I feel so safe and secure driving my car. Find a180 powerful enough so no need to upgrade to a200. Keep dping MB. Its what you know. What you love. What we love but you have to do what you enjoy and if that is expanding put to other brands do it. Finally, top tip on increasing heat in my heated seat 😊
Oh awesome! 🙌 Oh yeah I love the driving position! I did a long trip very recently after filming this. Had to renew my passport urgently for a planned trip. 6 hour drive there and back, no issues ☺️ Just if you have seat in the wrong position you’ll know about it! Thank you! I’ll give it some careful thought about expanding to other models!
Hi Nick. I really enjoyed this video, as I’ve owned my A200 for just over a year and I feel exactly the same as you except that my main complaint is the doors can’t handle the sound system. I really like your videos. I’m interested in knowing what the opposition cars are like so I know what to go for next as the merc is just not quite good enough, but I’ll keep enjoying it until the time comes to change.
Thank you! Glad you enjoy them! Yes I do kind of agree, the sound system is very good but for the true audiophiles out there, if you push this sound system quite loud, you will hear the door vibrate. I will say though that it would be certain songs and/or certain volumes that this can happen so not all audio clips. I know it’s limits on certain songs so keep it below so it doesn’t offer an unwanted vibrations. If you however you went for a premium “branded” sound system (in Mercedes on selected models they have Burmester), this I believe adds dampening to the doors along with higher quality cones and a dedicated amp so that the sound only comes out through the speaker grille and won’t travel through the door. Years ago I had modified my sound system on my first two cars and if the dampening isn’t added, when pushed you will experience unwanted vibrations. But again the average person won’t notice, just for the people who love a good sound system and would pay extra for one. I believe that Burmester is actually tuned per model by Burmester themselves so they have a bespoke audio set up per model. Shame it’s not available on every model in the UK though, I would have picked it if it was! 😅 Thanks for your feedback! I’ll give it some thought! 💭
I traded a Suzuki Ignis in for a A250 so you can imagine I am super impressed with Mercedes. I think I will be spending years in learning the settings available. I wish it had a space saving spare wheel. I could not afford one until I retired so it was a 40 year wait. Brilliant car.
Great video as always Nick. I must say, I’m not enamoured with my A200, the build quality is ok but not what I would’ve expected from a premium brand having had a C200 previously. If it wasn’t for the size of the C class, I would’ve bought one.
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it! 🙏🙏 I do like mine, it’s on par with other cars of the same price like the new Golf, BMW 1 Series (although not seen their new one yet) and Audi A3 etc. Oh yeah though there is a difference between A-Class and C-Class. Bout £15k more than most A-Class’s plus the materials on the inside are different. I can’t quite stretch to that though although I’d love an estate for our dog!
Thank you for the updates and finds you share in Mercs. Have previously had a GLA amg and your tips were helpful with the technology on board. Recently down graded to an A180 sport....thank you
Hi nick, i find it's the way you presented the videos that is quite good. Very comprehensive and detailed. I learned a lot from your Mercedes videos. For your future endeavours, i think you can try venture into introducing the chinese made electric cars. It seems that is the trend at the moment. A lot of the legacy car makers are having some trouble selling at the moment. Looking forward to your next car review! Keep up the good work!
Thank you! 🙏 Glad you like the way my videos are done! I’ll give it some thought about covering other models! I’m touching on this subject again soon so keep an eye out! Video in the works! Thank you! 🙏
Hi Nick! Great video once again! I myself own an A200 Premium Plus Hatch, and have noticed that Mercedes UK has updated the A class for the MY25. Now the top of the range has Night Package which was unavailable before, as well as a fingerprint reader for the MBUX infotainment on the center console. Cool to see Heated steering wheel being available now, shame it wasn’t available before. Hopefully they will bring Burmester in the future for the standard models as well.
Thank you! 🙏 Yeah I saw that yesterday! Went into my local dealer to film another model (coming soon :p) And I saw that fingerprint reader! I personally wouldn’t use it but good to have I guess! Oh yeah that would be good, although their current sound system is pretty good! But yes Burmester does have the edge 🙏
Absolutely I’ve done a very long drive recently after filming this video. Went to wales and back in a day. No back ache or anything! But I find the seat must be in the right position. And having compared similar cars, it’s one thing I picked up on. Yeah I never feel tired either, just done over 3 hours again today 😅
Great video again Nick. It would be great to see you review other brands, but I personally have zero interest in electric cars so not for me, hybrids maybe, but I genuinely think pure electric are a complete white elephant.
Thank you! 🙏 I’ll give it some thought! Whatever I choose, I appreciate Electric isn’t for everyone so don’t worry there won’t be countless videos on EV’s.
Really enjoyed watching your review Nick and reading other comments. Its fascinating to hear other peoples views. I had a 2020 Mercedes A250e AMG premium line saloon until about a month ago. It was possibly the worst car I've ever owned! A clattering rattly unrefined thing to drive with lots of poor fitting creaky trim and multiple electrical issues. I hated the hybrid drive train that dithered its gearchanges and was very unrefined. It was my first Mercedes and I've run away back to Volvo whose quality in my opinion is leagues ahead. Looking at everyones comments i must have had a bad one, but its honestly put me off for life! To be fair the tech was good, but it was so let down by its build quality. So interesting to hear your views and the views of your audience.... maybe one day i'll pluck up the courage to re-appraise!
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed the video! Oh no! :( Well it can happen with cars even today regardless of the car brand. It is very rare though to find a car with issues. I shared with someone else the other day, I had to reject a car once as I spent more time in a loan car than the car I’d actually bought. Had to draw the line and say I didn’t want it anymore. But bought another and it was one of the most reliable cars I’ve ever had (both were Vauxhall, my previous car) But yes a year in, thought I’d touch base with everyone and keep everyone in the loop 🤓 Which Volvo did you go for? (If you don’t mind sharing)
I swapped it for a Volvo C40... not much price difference from my fully loaded Merc but the interior quality is a world away.... it has an 'of a piece' feel that my Merc didn't have. I wonder whether it's to do with the factory the saloon is produced in....
First of all, Nick, I like your style of reviews and I trust what you are saying and your informed opinions. I hope you will keep up with the detailed Mercedes content, but I also understand your wanting to grow your channel by branching out to more brands. I'm sure that if you do that, others hoping to learn more about those brands will find you and benefit from your reviews as well. You have vast experience with the Mercedes brand which helps to make your opinions valuable to me, but just stepping briefly into other brands presents different challenges. Nothing ventured, nothing gained. 🙂
Thank you for sharing your thoughts! I’ll give it some careful thoughts, just reading and replying to everyone first 🤓 The Mercedes videos will keep coming! 👍🏼 got loads lined up soon!
Excellent video, I have a 200 exclusive launch edition a class 23 plate and was just hit for a 600 car tax ! Would not have bought if I had been made aware of this in showroom. Love my car but not worth paying that especially as it doesn’t even have an automatic boot !! I totally agreed with all your points. Thanks for sharing your knowledge I would have never discovered half of what my car had to offer. Still love Mercedes but rethinking the next car 🙄
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it! Oh no :( that’s been around since 2017, it’s one thing I actively avoid for my own personal car. I wish they would change the limit as a lot of cars are closing on that number now. Glad you enjoy the other vids too! What model are you thinking?
Great review as usual Nick and I like the updated format. I bought an A180 AMG Line Executive in 2023 for £34,600 and it is now worth about £22,000 after 18 months or a depreciation of £12,600 - 36% which is quite a drop. I bought a C class convertible in 2021 for a heavily discounted price of £35,000 and it is coincidently also worth about £22,000 now after 3 1/2 years. I really like my A class as it looks great inside and out, is pretty comfortable and smooth (but not as comfortable and smooth as my C class), quite economical at 51mpg on average although I have seen up to 70mpg on a long motorway run. I had a minor problem with faulty wipers and horn but they were easily and quickly sorted. There is one thing that still really annoys me about this car and I don’t know why you haven’t mentioned it as it is a very well documented problem and would stop me buying any Mercedes that I found had the same issue and there are quite a few models now with this issue. The issue is the rear view camera constantly opening and closing at low speed as it tries to complete a calibration sequence. This operation is noisy and really annoying and it does it every single time I start the car about four or five times but does it constantly when it is dark or low light such as in winter. It is so bad that I would like to get rid of the car If I could but I can’t justify buying a new car and suffering more depreciation. Mercedes are just not interested in doing anything about this and say it is not a fault but a characteristic of the car - not good! Keep up the good work.
I've just bought a GLA200 and absolutely agree about the camera. It makes no sense! Does it happen on all the Mercedes models? As you say Mercedes don't seem interested in the issue. It is all over the Mercedes forums and I don't know either whether it happens in Nicks A class, strange he never mentioned it as I have had a conversation about it with him. Thing is they are not going to recall all these cars to fix it, although I would have thought a software fix was possible! Can't see the camera lasting long with all the times it opens and closes!
Thank you! Glad you enjoy the videos! So I asked Mercedes this years ago (to clarify this doesn’t happen on my car). I’m not sure what models it happens on but I think (from reading comments) it’s on cars with the 360° camera but if yours is executive, then not sure on that one. This doesn’t happen on mine so that’s why I didn’t mention it. I also haven’t mentioned it because I personally am not 100% sure on the exact models it does it on. I don’t believe it’s a calibration thing. Mercedes said this years ago: “Reversing cameras used to be just mounted on the exterior exposed to the light conditions which made it show the image instantly. Because they were on the outside they got dirty very quickly. However newer styled cameras now have a retractable housing which is good for keeping it clean but the camera when it pops out has to expose for the light (daytime / nighttime / low light etc) and it can take seconds before it actually shows you an image. To combat this Mercedes will have the camera “pre-pop out” as you slow down so when you do select reverse, the image is shown instantly.” However I believe it pops out when you dip below a certain speed. I don’t think it’s 19mph, I think it’s a little bit under that. I reckon it’s something to do with the close range braking or safety systems for monitoring the back of the car or park assist scanning spaces. Next time I have a new one, I’ll pay close attention to it and see if I notice a pattern.
@@npolearyIt’s definitely a calibration thing as I have that in writing from Mercedes but it’s not clear why the camera has been programmed to do this when the previous version with the same camera didn’t do it. I think it may be down to some new legislation or as a result of legal claims for camera failures. I don’t think it has anything to do with any of the safety systems on the car or the park assist, it’s just a camera calibration sequence on every start up. Some people have had Mercedes put additional sound insulation in the tailgate but this apparently only slightly masks the noise. I’m amazed that Mercedes can’t see how much of a problem this is and are just ignoring customers concerns.
You're like Mercedes's version of Joe Achilles on RUclips, and thanks to you we now own an A200d Executive, what a great car overall and the engine is brilliant too. I am a BMW guy but even I will admit Merc has nailed it on the new A class
Awh thank you! I’ve met Joe once before he’s exactly the same in person as he is on his Insta! Yeah he knows his stuff! I watch his vids too 🤓 Glad you’re enjoying your new car!
Ooo very nice! 👌🏼 Hmmm I would probably say it should last a little longer than that. But it depends how much the battery is charged when it’s left for those two weeks (untouched) Maybe 3-4 weeks for a modern car due to their electronics etc
Been watching you since you started Nick. Love your videos! I think your following will be those who want the more premium brands, lower price point cars just aren't as interesting to watch. Maybe go the other way... Porsche, Jaguar, Aston?
Hi nick brilliant stuff as usual..ive just had a b.2..service on my cla..and had a courtesy car..it was a brand new a.class 200d..brilliant car...love em...gazz
A great watch as usual, my last two cars have been a 200 AMG Line Premium Plus Saloon & a CLA 200 AMG 200 PP, Night edition, both great cars. Losing the touch pad, for me and a few other minor things, will mean I will look elsewhere next time. Getting less for your money, value engineering at its best. In term of covering other brands, a little variation never hurts!
Nick Thank you for all the discussions re Mercedes +. I have been driving Mercs for approaching 40 years. I like ‘em. But it would be interesting to broaden the range of makes you look at especially the new Chinese vehicles. MG, BYD, Polaris etc. I’m currently driving an A class 2016. Good car even though it is getting on it has all the features I need. Continue on with your job. I and many others enjoy it greatly. Peter
Thanks for commenting! I’ll give it some careful thought 💭 Most likely I’ll make a post and update everyone. Just reading and replying to more comments first! 😊 Glad you enjoy the current videos!
Hi, Nick - great video as always. Not really surprised that you are not in love with the A class. I drive a C class and it is plenty small enough 😂 (I am 6ft 4). I flatly refused a CLA loaner the other day cose I couldn't get in it! There is no doubt Mercedes' interiors are tough to beat at the price point and I like the ride compared to other similar brands but the A class is way to "compact" for me. Would prefer that you stick to Mercedes reviews as you might get spread to thin if you start venturing into other brands. Carwow, Autogefühl and others already cover all the brands and frankly it gets a bit hectic trying to follow them all. Perhaps deeper dives into the whole Mercedes branding and product would be nice. I'm afraid the £40,000 upper limit is going to catch us all in a year or two no matter what you buy - unless they revise it upwards which I doubt 🙄Cheers for all your efforts - great following you.
Thank you! Oh I do love my car 🤓 It’s just I’m not sure what’s next after this one. Very true, I watch all of both of their videos 🤓 I’ll give it some more thought! Thank you for commenting!
Nick I drive an A class A200 Executive & I agree with you about many things you have pointed out here & my next car will be something else. Most likely a late used EV or hybrid car with more space in the back for passengers & boot area. I also find it harder to get out because it is lower to the ground than the older Mercedes GLA I owned 2 cars ago. I think you will buy a used Tesla next time around as you did enjoy driving it.
Thank you! Glad you agree! Ah very nice! We’ll see Tesla was good but there are other makes out there. But as someone’s first EV it’s up there for me to recommend!
I love the new style with the effects Nick, plz keep doing it, i give u 5🚙 out of 5 👍 i would really love if u would explore on more models, i really love ur vids and some new car models would be awesome content for u and attract new viewers tbh. I do have one question thou, do u ever use the paddles on the stearing wheel? I never use mine, so im just curious if im the only one 😆 keep doing what u do, ur the best boss man 🥰🤩
Thank you! Something that I’m trialing at the moment! Glad you like it! I’ll give it some thought about new brands of car 🙏 thank you! Yes sometimes! I might use them if I want to take control of the gears for example when I know I’m going to drive in a sportier way, I can have the car’s revs higher ready for when I do. Or if you go down a steep hill, you can keep into a lower gear so you don’t wear your brakes out 🤓
Hi Nick. I’m on my second a class, a200 premium. I did consider moving away this year when I got the second one and looked at the usual suspects (worth noting that for similar packages , MB is actually pretty competitive) . But yeah i think you should try and reach as broader appeal as possible . Dont restrict yourself to certain brands.
Thanks for commenting! I’ll give it some careful thought 💭 Most likely I’ll make a post and update everyone. Just reading and replying to more comments first! 😊 Thank you! 🙏
I know the feeling, Nick! Once you get bitten by the Mercedes bug, it's hard to let go, lol. I had a C63S that recently went out of warranty, so I sold it. I checked out other brands, but nothing really satisfied me. Even though I live in the USA, I am not into american cars. Cadillacs and Teslas are fine, GM and Ford are ok too but mainly for trucks and I don't need a truck :). I ended up going back to the MB dealer and got a great deal on a new C300. It's an impressive car, loaded with tech (can be used as a floating office) and the ride is very smooth. It really feels like a high-end luxury car at a reasonable price, the mild hybrid feature gives me about 36 MPG on the highway! So far I am very satisfied with it.
@@npolearyIn the future, I might consider getting another AMG, let's see. I love the power and sound, but I honestly think that these types of cars are better suited for the European market, with highways like the Autobahn or Italy's Autostrada del Sole where you can drive fast and truly enjoy all that power. Here in Texas, it’s tough; I was getting too many speeding tickets, and using it just for racetrack days feels like a waste. :)))
Hi Nick, You’ve heard from me before on Mercedes reviews, so you’ll know I’m a follower. For me, I’d like to see you stick with the more premium makers but maybe also look at other models that come very close to their build quality and, in particular, comfort. Your insight on Mercedes has been highly valued and I feel it might be diminished if you were to spread yourself too widely. Others here appear to think along similar lines. Ken
Hi Nick, I started watching your videos when I bought my first Mercedes in March 2019 and it was you that gave me the handover of that and my subsequent Mercedes. Since then I wanted to move over to an EV . Unfortunately Mercedes didn't make an EV in my price point. I then went to a Volvo EX30 of which I'm delighted. Two things that I think are better on the Volvo, A) The paintwork is much better, I only had to pass a roadside bush and I'd be using my body repair App on my phone. I thought the paint on a Mercedes very thin for a premium car. B) The bodywork on a Volvo feels stronger. and when you consider the Volvo EX30 is made in China ,it makes you wonder. On saying that I am typing this on my Apple Imac and in my pocket is an iPhone both of which are made in China. As far as future reviews , if I were you I would stick to premium brands. You may sound a bit critical when reviewing a Vauxhall Astra. There is nothing wrong with the Astra and I had two of them when I was transporting children around in the dim distant past, but I was under no illusion about the build quality or various lack of driving aids. They are an A to B car and let's leave it there.
Awh awesome thank you! 🙏 Yes I completely get that and it’s a careful balancing act of looking at a cars price vs what you get and managing expectations from there. I’ve had a Vauxhall Astra before it was my previous car and it was a solid car! Very much enjoyed it! For the money it was a bargain! I paid £210 deposit and £210 per month for 4 years. Back then that was a very good deal for a brand new car and as you said a car to get you from A to B. Yes it didn’t have the gadgets but it was a brilliant all rounder. Of course Mercedes and Volvo have a fair few gadgets when compared. I’ll give it some careful thought and consideration first before doing anything majorly different on my channel 🙏 Thanks for messaging
Hi Nick I’d love you to do more manufactures. I’ve a MercedesEQA but like you say the road tax is too much so I’m thinking of MG4, Omoda, BYD basically anything in that price range. Keep the good work up . Pukka
Had a C class Hybrid for a year and due to an offer i could not refuse purchased a barely new A class 250 E AMG, the first thing that irritates are.. No driver/passenger rear or front hand rails, so difficult to exit the car, as a result no area to hang your coats. No way of opening the boot from the interior unless the car is turned off. the indicator stalk when used often causes the windscreen wipers to turn on. These maybe small points, but i will change to a CLA or go back to C class PS.. I find your reviews excellent
Hi Nick really love your Mercedes reports , but would be interested in your views on the other models, Wonder what dog you have as I bought the B180d as it has extra headroom , love the car , but it’s getting a little high on mileage , Mercedes don’t have it in the range now so would a large Labrador fit ? Or is it time to change ?
Awh 🙏 Yeah of course: ruclips.net/video/RKSWP0M0OLE/видео.htmlsi=iJdmTONsxaDOTanJ I’d like to update this video actually so if I can get my hands on one I’ll be sure to post about it!
Hi nick Your car looks brand new did you valet it yourself looks beautiful . Im picking up a brand new polo R tomorrow I will get a Mercedes next time hopefully i miss my c class .. great video
Thank you! Yes it’s one of the many things people don’t know behind the scenes 😅 I’ve invested in a pressure washer and full cleaning gear. So when I have a car on test, I’ll usually test for a least a few days while it’s dirty (they’re usually driven down) and then I’ll clean it at home the day before filming. AND before filming I’ll give a quick check over for anything else just in case. Although I was spoilt yesterday, I went to my local dealer and I got to drive a sparkly new AMG (almost new). That’ll be a video coming soon with my thoughts on that! Probably couple of weeks yet. Don’t look at my car atm though it’s definitely dirty 😂
Hi Nick! Another great video as usual! I started following you because i want to buy a new mercedes (i currently have a c220 from 99 so it’s getting old) and your videos are just phenomenal with a deep insight of the brand. As you said in the video that you want to maybe got eletric or hybrid, I didn’t you go for the 250e? And i’m all in dor other brands! Keep up the good work! Cheers from 🇵🇹
Thank you! 🙏 yeah I’d be open to that but the tax would be higher in the uk for what would be a slightly smaller boot. Could charge it at home though so that would make journeys cheaper! Regarding other brands thank you, I’ll give it some thought 💭
If i'd be you: For TY: I'd stick with Mercedes as main content (cuz you really are a guru in this brand), and also cover any other competitive brands that are popular, to get reference and more videos as well as more perspective for differences in the market, just as you said. For your next car: I'd definetly try to go for a good used Mercedes (as they are quite popular and good deals, even the EQ's in the second-hand market), or maybe upgrade for fe. a GLB for bigger space for your dog and needs, and with that maxing out that 40K barrier, but still keeping yourself under it. If you know that you still love Mercedes, stick with it if you can, bc we love that youre actually an owner too, not "just" a reviewer. It might not be the best bang for the buck, i can completely understand that... Mercedes really should do you a nice deal with the amount of marketing value you provide to them on the online space...
The luxury car tax is based on the full list price new not the current second hand value so buying used is not necessarily going to save you on tax. A new GLB 200 Premium is around £44k or more depending on spec so a used one a couple of years old is still likely to have been over £40k new.
Awh thank you! Mercedes was always going to be at the forefront anyway ☺️ I’m not sure I’m a guru though! Haha there’s always stuff to learn! 😇 everyday’s a school day! Good ideas! Tax would still be high on used though unless it’s over 5 years old I believe? I’d need to look into it again. We’ll see! Thanks for the suggestions!
Yes, try other brands 👍🏻. I have an A class A200 premium plus, so it puts it above the 40k threshold, I never worry about the tax, especially if it's the car you want. I pay road tax in installments, so I don't really notice it, I tend to worry more about insurance 😅
Thanks for the suggestion! I’ll give it some thought! 🙏 Yeah I know! I was very close to making a video on insurance this year! Had the notes / script written and everything 😅
Your expert views, reviews, tips and tricks always allowed me to catch up on the MB models. I've had and A from 2018, a CLA in 2021 and now a C300de ... And I bought them mostly based on your appraisal. And I'm thankful for your insights - the MB guru. To go general, I see the your point, but be careful. Jack of all trades, master of none.
Thank you! Glad you enjoy the videos! 🙏 oh I don’t know about a Guru, there’s probably others who know more 😅 Yes absolutely I’ll give it some careful consideration before doing anything
Interesting to see your thoughts, Nick. Much like you, I went from an Astra K to an A-class, namely a W177 A250 Prem Plus pre-facelift. I was looking at the Golf 8 and A3 8Y, and found the A-class to be much better value and a nicer package overall. It had its minor niggles, but the ownership experience was great. I never thought I'd become a Mercedes owner, but here we are 😂 Edit: To clarify, I did get a hefty discount at time of purchase. Nowadays, the closest version would be the A250e or A35 (same engine as the pre-facelift A250), but those are now north of 40 grand, and the current A200 is more than my A250 was before discount. With similar options, the A3 and 1 series are similarly-priced.
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it! Ah snap! There we go! Mine was an Astra K too 😉 Not many people know this, I had an A250 before too. I loved that car, although I did enjoy sport mode too much. Got through some tyres pretty quickly! 😂
Hi Nick another good video. As you ask I’ve just traded in my A200 for a 6 month old GLA200 next track is annoying I sometimes do as you said or change with the left hand side control works too but yes fiddly easy to got up or down. Your other questions I looked at the Kia Sportage, Cupra Formantera, VW Tiguan but preferred the GLA especially as my wife kept shouting GLA in my ear… Yes I’ve had to pay the rip off luxury road tax grrr. Tests on those other makes by you would have been great. Even though the GLA is a mild Hybrid I have no interest in electric cars myself so not interested in those tests. Cheers for the good work.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts! And good to hear you’re enjoying your new car! 🙏 I’ll give it some thought before making any decisions to cover more brands than I do right now.
Another great in-depth review. Here in Canada they no longer sell the A class. CLA is our lowest class. I enjoy your Mercedes reviews. Mostly because I am not interested in many other brands. I did enjoy your reviews on Tesla and BMW (not WV). Maybe would like to see some Lexus and Porsche reviews.
Thank you! Got some BMW’s lined up in the future 👀 (sometime away yet though) I’ll give it some careful thought about other brands 💭 Just reading and replying to more comments first! 😊 Thank you! 🙏
Just got my first Mercedes and found your channel the best and most informative. I'm not really interested in other cars that are not at least comparable to a Mercedes. I believe many of your viewers, like me, watch you channel only for Mercedes because it is the best. I hope you don't dilute the channel with lots of other makes. Are you having problems with coming up with Mercedes content? You mentioned an extra 600 per year. That averages out to 50/month which is $65/month in US dollars. Looking at it on a monthly basis that isn't a lot. When I bought my Mercedes I never considered that a BMW or Audi was maybe $2K cheaper. I knew they all were expensive compared to the US branded cars I have been driving. In the end it is your channel and you know your audience better than anyone else.
Awh awesome thank you! Yes that’s where it all started but what gets me thinking is, does everyone still own a Mercedes? And what happens when the prices get too high? I was thinking of covering other brands so that there are videos for others in case they leave. That was my kind of logic to it. Never out of ideas 💡 I have a notes thing on my phone with a gold mine of ideas (I hope 😅) Plus any suggestions anyone has ever said, goes in there. Plus I have videos planned till the end of the year (and more have snuck in as well!)
Hi Nick you my Guru🤩 I’m like you I start from a 180 but saloon and then go to CIA 200 AMG premium + night pack and yes you’re right much powerful 💯% Everything what you’re saying is 🦾😊 and now I think exactly like you instead going to next mercedes looking for different option because of the money what they charging us and like you says road tax is joke thanks very much for your different videos. Because you honest man and like us know what to look for in new car… I may like you go for Tesla ? or… MG/Kia… Hmmm 🤔
@@npoleary Glad to hear you have more "goodies" on your phone for future videos. One thing I have noticed is many of the videos are outdated due to software updates, I assume, to MBUX or changes to the Mercedes Me app. Menu items are no longer available or in a different location. It seems as though Mercedes has actually removed some "features". An example is the menu setting to have the SUV lower when the car is placed in park to make exit easier. It is no longer available. Keep up the good work. You're much better than my local Mercedes dealer's Concierge.
@pb4915 haha thank you! We’ll see I’ve got some time on my car left yet. And although it’s annoying with the head rests, I do love it. So I may keep it. We’ll see. I wouldn’t also mind going for an EV so there’s that as well. I got some time yet. BUT In the meantime I’ll keep reviews coming! 🙏 got plenty lined up!
Hi Nick, thrilled that you are still loving your GLA. I also bought a GLA35 about a month before you got yours and like you, I had some issues. The biggest being with the fuel injectors. At 9 months old, and brand spanking new, it developed a behavior that took my dealership SIX weeks to figure out. After weeks of working with MERC headquarters they said they had it figured it out. The company was awful; customer service none existent. The issue was fixed but at $60k it should not have happened and for 6 weeks I was in one loaner or the other. Long story short, I suspect I was sold a lemon and soon after that I got rid of the car. To answer the question, would I buy another GLA? I will never buy a Mercedes again, ever. From when my issues started it was the worst. Best decision I made was to dump it like a hot rock. Mercedes, the worst experience ever.
Ah no sadly not a GLA, it’s an A-Class. Although wouldn’t say no to a GLA, extra space is always good! That’s a shame you had a bad experience, I’ve had to reject a car once from another manufacturer. That one car of course doesn’t represent every single car they ever make, for some reason it was just that car. They genuinely had it longer in their workshop longer than I had it. So I have it back to them. These things are extremely rare these days but the probability is not zero percent. So it just depends how you’re looked after. I would say if the same issue has occurred more than once on specifically the same problem, probably change. Hopefully you’ve got something sorted now 🤓
I got a 23 plate A200 ex demonstrator with 1500 miles on the clock with metallic black paint a year ago for £28500 list price was about £37k. I would never go for a brand new car especially with the nonsense waiting times that I was getting from Kia, VW & Skoda. I wasn’t looking at a Merc initially but their loss was my gain, so glad I got one.👍
Ah nice! Yeah I heard that car delays were really long some time ago. Mercedes for some reasons pulled magic out of the air with delivery times quite consistently of around a couple of weeks. I picked mine out of their showroom as I didn’t want to wait 😂 There are some models which take longer of course but glad you got one in time! 🙏
Yes more cars. It’s very simple, you must evolve, go forward, constant development of your channel is a must, otherwise you restrict the versatility of your output. With a few manufactures you will constantly just waiting on the next model coming out. The word is Expand.
I'm a250 plugin hybrid owner for around 2 years before facelift which means I have touchpad on the middle field and that's great, you can control everything and feel the haptic touch. It's my first Mercedes btw, anyway I wanted the mention about the brakes man. Ohh man they are extremely hard, we stop like I hit the car to tree at every traffic light. Don't you ever experience this?
Ah very nice! No I haven’t noticed that on my car however I know that plug-in hybrids can be a little different. They of course use brake recuperation, but they also have normal brakes. When operating the brake pedal, they use brake recuperation first and then fade in the actual brakes if you either brake harder or as you slow down below I think it’s around 15mph or 10mph. They can though as I mentioned feel a little different and in some scenarios a little sensitive. For brakes though I’d personally rather them be that way round. It’s scary if you go to the brake pedal and not much happens 😂
Hi Nick. Yes, totally agree with you about the pricing structure not only of MB but other brands too which cost over £40k new. The road tax is ridiculous. Is this one reason why MB sales are suffering perhaps? Please do cover other brands. The fastest growing brand or at least one of the manufacturers is MG. The new ZS Hybrid only has 2 models but start at just over 21k to approximately 24k .Max.. That appears to be a lot of car for the money... As mentioned previously Nick I bought my MB a year old.. I'd love to upgrade to a newer MB but with such tempting offers from other brands I'm not so sure.! Cheers Nick
Thank you! Yeah I’ll give it some careful thought and consideration first before covering anything else, just getting through the comments reading and replying to everyone first 🙏
I bought an A180, mainly because I like the look of the car, and the big one is fuel economy. It suits me well, because I am the only one in it most of the time.
Another great video. I am weird. I don't drive much. Both of my Mercedes don't have 500 miles on them. And we are looking at another car to keep the miles off the S580 which is now at 2k. Both of mine are Diamond White, which they don't make anymore. I think its Moonlight White, or Polar White. The car we are now looking at to add is the 25 Chevrolet Blazer RS. Its really nice, and loaded. We also looked at a Hyundai Santa Fe Calligraphy, but its very large. We would do another Mercedes, but leaving it outside is the idea.
Hi Nick, is this A class line available in the US? If not, what class is closest to it? Would also be nice to see comparison between GLC300 and GLC350e. Great videos! Thank you!
Thank you! Glad you enjoy them! Not sure on availability in other countries you’ll have to ask Mercedes 🤓 or check out their website etc I’m pretty sure I’ve seen an A-Class Saloon while on holiday though, but not the hatchback. For the GLC, they’re the same model so the shape won’t change. The only difference is that one is a plug-in hybrid. I reviewed one recently. The boot is slightly less (no underfloor storage) due to the battery underneath but it offers some serious range for a plug-in hybrid!
Another great video, and yes, you should show comparisons. I came to Mercedes from Kia, I had a 1.6 petrol Sportage. Would like to've known what your averaging MPG wise as that kind of info after 10K is relevant to anyone buying one I would have thought. But yes, great video. I acquired my '22 plate 220D CLA in February and I just love it. Looked at the 1.3.engines but couldn't understand why anyone would buy a premium German marque with a French engine? And basically, a Clio one at that!!😀 I'm a snob I know!! so I wanted a complete German car (albeit made in Hungary!! ) so I scoured the online dealer market and found mine. A 2 litre diesel, I'm averaging 61MPG on a mixed drive with a slight motorway bias. If I do purely town stuff it's about 47MPG. Would I have another? In a heartbeat YES!!
Thank you 🙏 Glad you enjoyed it! So there’s this rumour that goes round saying that the engine is directly copied from Renault which is false. The entry level engines in their compact car range are not just "Renault engines", Mercedes and Renault have combined their efforts together to produce a very highly economical, low emission and powerful engine. It’s common for some manufacturers to share designs with each other. Others include Mini Peugeot sharing their engines, Volvo and Noble, Mercedes S-Class & Pagani Zonda and many others too. For the engine you’re talking about, Mercedes also put their own tech and spin into it and designed Formula One technology such as Nanoslide and even cylinder shut-off called CAMTRONIC allowing the cylinders to go down to 2! None of this is found in the Renault’s engines so no, they are definitely not the same at all. Even the new variants feature mild hybrid technology which also is not found on Renault models. So they both teamed up together but the engines are not the same. If you were to go down that road and be picky, you could say that the Renault has a Mercedes engine 😅 They just share the same blueprint but aren’t 100% the same. And you’d never know. The performance from that engine, the MPG you get is incredible for a petrol. I did my own test at varying speeds here: ruclips.net/video/OAYWKrKu7kI/видео.htmlsi=DN8LwCmmUiD9tt4M
I have had an A200 premium plus limited for 30 months. Great car. I love your Merc reviews. I agree though at the price point in the UK to progress up the ladder and we’re are thinking of a GLC it’s ridiculous that we have to pay £600 a year road fund licence. It makes you think that these Chinese cars that are coming over are going to really impact on these premium brands.
Very interesting, thank you. I have a new A35. Have you ever experienced an issue with the rear camera opening and closing in traffic or when moving slowly?
I have a GLA 200 and the noise of the rear camera constantly opening and closing in order to recalibrate drives me and wife crazy. I would never but one again.
I asked Mercedes this years ago and this is what they said. Reversing cameras used to be just mounted on the exterior exposed to the light conditions which made it show the image instantly. Because they were on the outside they got dirty very quickly. However newer styled cameras now have a retractable housing which is good for keeping it clean but the camera when it pops out has to expose for the light (daytime / nighttime / low light etc) and it can take seconds before it actually shows you an image. To combat this Mercedes will have the camera “pre-pop out” as you slow down so when you do select reverse, the image is shown instantly.
Prices do go down as the models mature but you might get things optioned out of the cheapest models to reduce starting price, but maybe sales are waning enough for them to reduce. I own w205 c class Amg line from new and it’s been a great car to live with everyday. So comfortable and easy to live with definitely would consider getting another one as my next model. I did look at a45 and a35 but wanted something bigger. Great brand of car
@ haha the a45 was tempting. I’d literally went from a golf R and the a45 was next step but then I put my sensible head on and decided on c class instead. Comfier better for long distance drives and as it’s not the top end model I’m not stopping at the petrol station so frequently.
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Hi Nick, you can actually swipe the left side as long as you have media selected to change track.
Big disappointment!!
Well, not you Nick, see my points.
I'm waiting for my a-class for sometime now. It will arrive in 2 weeks. I've consumed all your Mercedes videos. So, seeing you, at this point, "rejecting" the a-class is kind of a let down. But understandable.
Due to budget reasons I'm going with the "SPORT" instead of the "AMG". And it seems that the seats on the Sport version are way more comfortable than the AMG one. Not as cool certainly, but softer. I never see you mention the "SPORT" options/differences.
The "next track" button... I was hoping that the other video you have on this subject would solve the issue. But if you're still not happy... then I'm worried. It is something I use constantly. I don't play background music. It means a lot what I'm listening to. Not having that is a big issue (for some at least 😊).
I'll be honest: beautiful car, but the price is over the top. I would not pick it if it was not a good deal (company car basically). Mine is the a250e... It is very very expensive for such a small car.
@silverfoxsilverfox6932 true!
@edgarsousa6630 ooo very nice! What colour did you go for? And thanks for watching the videos!
Oh I’m not “rejecting” my A-Class (I know that you mean with the word), it’s just that as I review other brands I can highlight what I like and what I dislike. To clarify my car’s not going anywhere, I might even keep it! But there are a few niggles like folding down the seats which are first world problems I know…and I’d appreciate just a little more space. But the price point makes it tricky to go for something new and larger with the tax brackets.
The seats may be firm as I said in the video but I just did another 3+ hours driving again today and because my seat is perfectly right, I love it.
So I might just keep it at the end of the agreement, we’ll see 👀
This is a Mercedes focused channel and should remain like it in my opinion.
This is actually what differentiates it from countless other channels and what makes me regularly watch this channel for years now.
Keep up the great work!
Thank you for leaving your thoughts! Mercedes was always going to be a big part of my channel. I’ll make a video soon explaining what I’ll do going forward ☺️
Hi Nick, if I'm being brutally honest, I have loved watching all your Mercedes videos. I'd stick with them, and keep doing what you do as the brand evolves and brings out new models and facelifts etc. You're a bit of a guru with Merc too, which to me and I'm sure many others, is a go to when you want to know stuff. I get where you're coming from with expanding possibly, but it hasn't worked for a few other RUclipsrs and their content is crap now compared to their earlier stuff. I'd love to meet up with you seeing as you're so near to me and have a chat over a coffee. As I mentioned in one of my previous comments, I recently bought an A250e premium plus saloon based on your reviews and advice etc. It hasn't done me wrong at all, and I'm loving it. Keep up the great work fella.
Awh thanks @paulypoos1! Love comments like this! 🤓
It’s a tricky one, I love making videos on Mercedes I bought one because I enjoy the brand. But as the cost of things go up I might not be able to afford one next.
And I know for a fact there are people who had a Mercedes and have moved to a different car for various reasons whether that be price, wanting to go electric, availability etc.
I’ve been pondering for a long time as to what to do.
As long as Mercedes still allow me to film their cars like at my local dealer etc the videos will keep coming!
I’ll have a think some more 🤓
Appreciate the comment!
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@@npolearythanks for the reply, I'll email you later.
I get what you're saying about the rising costs, but believe me, I looked at loads of manufacturers before buying the Merc. Hyundai's new Kona, the Cupra Formentor, BMW, even a Citroen, and nothing came close to the drive, the build quality, the ease of use of the gadgets and toys, and the general sense of feeling great when driving the Mercedes. I know it's not cheap, but you get what you pay for.
Another thing that shouts peace of mind is the fact Mercedes are more than willing to let you do all the videos of their cars. And I can't think of many makes that have their own world in Weybridge, lol.
I agree - more Merc content is more relevant and what makes gives this channel its identity.
@npoleary I was exactly same as you had 2 A classes first A200 and then followed by A250e premium plus, which I loved. Went to get another and price had gone up so much and then the issue with tax like you said. I looked round and am now 2 weeks into owning a Renault Megane E-Tech and loving it so far!! Went for the iconic spec and really impressed. So yes I think you should review other cars and maybe consider Renault 🤷♀️.
@paulypoos1 thank you! I know I’m so grateful that they allow me to film their cars! 🤓
Seen your email, I’ll reply soon, sorry just been manic with work and filming more models! I had an opportunity to film two more over the past couple of days! 🤓
Keep MB as your main #1 brand in terms of reviewing brands. I think you’re doing a phenomenal job at it. Thank you!
Mercedes will always be at the front of my channel, at present I have no plans to change that. As long as I still have access to cover them then it won’t change! 🤓
Glad you enjoy the videos!
I got my Mercedes earlier this year and found you channel for the tips and tricks.
I don’t mind seeing other manufacturers every so often but I’m mainly interested in your Mercedes related content 😀
Thank you! And thanks for sharing your feedback! Don’t worry Mercedes will (I hope) always be a major part of the channel!
But I’ll think about the other car brands, I’ll read and reply to everyone’s comments first 🙏
As always, Nick, another informative video done well.
I got my first Mercedes last year and, in my lifetime, I don't think I would have ever figured out all the bells and whistles it offered without your instructive and thorough videos.
“Tips and tricks, Hidden Features, MBUX, Top Things to do when you get your new Mercedes, etc”…..
Keep up the great work whether it be more Mercedes info or another brand.
Thank you! 🙏
I’ve got more Mercedes stuff coming soon! ☺️
And some interesting topics for sure! 👌🏼
Nothing wrong with adding brands, it would be interesting. But I did get interested by the in-depth Mercedes reviews (and the tips and tricks) so I hope those continue.
Ah awesome! Thanks for letting me know!
Oh absolutely! Don’t worry I’ve had my first invite to a brand new Mercedes model coming soon! 👀
I’m not sure if I can say what it is yet, haven’t had confirmation but I’ll be one of the first to look at it 🤓 Can’t wait!
And I’ve got some more tips and tricks lined up too! 👍🏼
As an upcoming first time Mercedes owner I've enjoyed watching your videos a lot. If you can maintain your level of knowledge around Mercedes I don't see any harm in branching out and expanding your coverage to other cars. Keep up the great work! Love your content!
Ah awesome! I’ll give it some careful thought 💭
Most likely I’ll make a post and update everyone. Just reading and replying to more comments first! 😊
Thank you! 🙏
I like how you keep reviewing the A class. Keep it up
Thank you! 🙏
Your in-depth knowledge just on Mercedes has been a huge help. In my opinion you should continue with this as your priority please.
Oh it still is my priority 🤓👌🏼
Was just curious if people wanted to see more 😇 thanks for the feedback!
I drive a Mercedes A250e limo and this channel has been my video manual of the car, thanks so much for these videos, it made love my car even more. I was also freaking out on no next track button, until I found your solutions to this. You are a Mercedes guru as few here have said!
Awh thank you! Glad you enjoy the videos, I don’t know about Guru though! 😅 there’s always something to learn! But I’ll keep the vids coming! 🤓
I bought an A250e because of your videos. I love it so, so much. Stick with the best, we’re all here for Merc x
Awh thank you! Ooo very nice! 👌🏼
Picking up my first Merc tomorrow-a new GLA 200 AMG Premium. Your channel has been absolutely amazing, helping me prepare for our new car. Your brand expertise has been very useful for me. I'd keep Mercedes as your main focus and cherry-pick from other brands. But if you get another brand as your next car, you might want to switch focus to that, which I understand.
Thank you! Glad you enjoy them!
Ah Mercedes will always be the focus for now 🤓🙏 wasn’t planning on changing that anytime soon
Hi Nick, I really enjoyed your content over the past year or so. I found and followed you mainly after buying my Mercedes. As others have said, your level of knowledge and expertise with Mercedes and the tips and tricks videos have helped a lot. In all honesty, I mainly dig up your content for Mercedes and you are brilliant at it. I don't mind your reviews of other cars every now and then but -again in all honesty and forgive me for it- this is not why I'm on here, if this makes sense.
Amazing thank you for your honest thoughts! 💭
I’ll give it some careful thought about other brands.
Most likely I’ll make a post and update everyone. Just reading and replying to more comments first! 😊
Thank you! 🙏
I agree with a lot of the comments in here. You are the go-to channel for MB in depth content. Personally, I just purchased an EQE and coming from a Tesla, it is a really complex car with the in-car profiles, mercedes me app, mercedes me charge and so on. Your video's helped me a lot figuring out the mbux system, how to update my navigation maps etc. There are already a lot of channels for "reviews" of all kind of brands. Also; i'm a bit surprised that you wouldn't get a Mercedes for personal use with a bug reduction or even fully sponsored considering your number of subscribers and viewers.
Awh thank you! 🙏
Glad you enjoy the videos!
Well I mean I wouldn’t say no 😅 it would certainly make the videos easier if I had a car with all the gadgets on the drive 😅
I’d be out every day filming stuff! 😂
But on the flip side, I’m blessed that I can do this full time so I have you guys to thank! Plus without being sponsored or anything, there’s no bias towards videos then, I can highlight good and bad on each review in a dedicated pros and cons section which I’ve started to introduce to reviews.
That will allow people to genuinely see if the car I’m checking out is the right one for them 🤓
But…Mercedes do make some pretty awesome cars 👌🏼
Great video as always Nick. Regarding the ‘Next Track’ button, I just use the voice command to say ‘Next Track /Previous Track’ and it works really well with Apple Car Play.
Yeah very true! I found that to be a pretty quick way!
My wife is a huge Mercedes fan and refuses to get anything else. I like them too but your videos are always my go to for any questions about her car and I've learned so much from them. I would definitely keep with MB. No harm in doing other cars too but Mercedes as main cars. I have a BMW 330e which is a plug in hybrid and will NEVER go back to normal ice car again. Wife's car is a Mercedes 300e plug in aswell and she'll never go back either. So if it was between ice, plug in or full electric then I would personally go plug in. Love going for a sporty drive on the weekends and then silent electric to work every morning at 6am. Personal preference of course.
Thank you! Glad you enjoy them! Ah two very nice cars! Thanks for the feedback and suggestions! I’ll give it some thought!
You're doing a brilliant job with Merc, Nick. I am a content creator as well and love following my followers' advice but I do put a line to where I do what I really really enjoy at my core. I have watched so many of your videos and seen you 'at home' with Mercedes. Do not give that up unless you feel it deep in your self ❤.
Thank you! 🙏
Awh thanks 😇
I know any suggestions that anyone suggests in the comments all go in my notes app, I have so many good ideas but it’s just weighing up what I think everyone will love / what’s trending / new models etc.
No Mercedes videos aren’t going anywhere 😎
Ah awesome! Where do you post? On RUclips / Instagram / TikTok?
Great job Nick, stick as you are. You haven’t managed to do what you said you would yet, no Audi, but branching out could water down what you do now. My wife has an A Class and loves it, so do I, so I’ve just bought a C Class. Bummer about the £600, but the car is so worth it.
Thank you! I’ll give it some careful thought 👌🏼
Hi Nick
Really enjoyed the honest video about your own car.
As others say I have found your advice to be most helpful so keep doing that.
However doing a comparison with other models of a similar size is really useful too.
I have had my EQA for around 18 months and I am really glad I had the pre-facelift model, mainly for just the reasons you pointed out. My steering wheel which may look less modern is much better to use as it has physical buttons. I have the driver assistance pack so it really nice to double click up the cruise control button with no need to look at the dashboard following which the car increases to the speed limit. Similarly one click down takes it into recoup mode with virtually one pedal driving.
I also agree that having the pad in the centre means you can click forward or back with ease. I had an A class as a service loan car & found touch buttons a pain.
I also agree with your comments regard the £40k. At present I don't pay RFL on an EV but will from April. I have no issue with paying the basic charge but I understand from DVLA website that new electric vehicles from 2025 costing more then 40k will be subject to the premium RFL. Like you my car is on finance and when it comes to an end despite liking much about the car I do not think I would buy another.
Matt
Thanks Matt! And thanks for sharing your experience! Glad you’ve been enjoying your car too!
I’m sure I’ll make a video about the tax situation somewhen. We’ll see!
I’ll keep the videos coming!
@@npoleary Nick - I think I’m right in saying that the £40K car price threshold for additional RFL charge includes the car price VAT amount, so is a tax on a tax. The £40K value should be the pre-VAT value, don’t you think? If not then if VAT % were to rise then the govt. would bring even more cars into the additional RFL band, let alone those that also become liable due to usual inflation based price rises
True!
I’ll check out some details somewhen and get into the weeds of it 😅
It affects a lot of people though!
Love my 2019 A180 D AMG premium saloon. Coming up to 12 months ownership. Service due soon at 28k. Had only one problem, but Mercedes sorted it under warranty. I always look forward to my next drive and such a special cabin to be in with excellent digital display and ambient lighting. The safety is also excellent and consequently keeps the insurance realistic (when your a certain age) Yes, It has a french engine with added Mercedes technology and to me I have no complaints. The car is very nippy, quiet, economical and I’m getting average 58mpg to date. Would I change car next year …. Probably, but not in a hurry 🙂 Keep the great reviews coming Nick 👍
Glad you enjoy the videos! I’ll keep em coming! 🙏🤓
Even though I consider you being the Mercedes Benz guru, I would say do what makes you happy. You could do Merc only. But if you desire to try new things, new brands, just do it😊 otherwise you’ll be stuck in a position where you don’t like creating videos for fun and you will not enjoy it. I don’t mind you to review other brands, unless you say that the new 1 series is a pretty car🤣
Good luck! Always happy to see any video
Love this 👊🏼
Thank you! 🙏
I’ll make a video soon updating everyone 👍🏼
As always a great video!
I’ve experienced the same issue with the headlights, I noticed this evening the headlights were facing downwards, thank you for mentioning this I’ll book it with my dealer. I find the seats in the A-class really comfortable very contouring for my back. I agree with the others, Mercedes is a total different experience unlike any other car I’ve had. I have the A200 and it’s very nippy around the town and super comfy on the motorway, it’s a solid car. I bought mine for £32,200 executive AMG line and now it’s £32,500 in 6 months the price has increased. I’d like if you could review Audi A3 it’s a lovely looking car. I’ve enjoyed watching your videos on your car, it’s a lovely colour. Keep up the interesting videos!
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it!
Yes I noticed it but they wound them up and all sorted. They’re amazing lights now ☺️
I’m working on trying to cover Audi! 👍🏼
But I’ll give it some careful thought on other brands
Thanks for another awesome video Nick. But stick to our Mercedes family! 😊
Awh thank you! 🙏
It’s tricky, with the costs of cars these days, my next one might not be a Mercedes 😢
I don’t want to pay an excessive amount of road tax if the car goes over £40k so I might be forced to.
That doesn’t stop me making videos about Mercedes though 🤓
Would you be open to other makes and models for comparisons?
Super informative and brilliant Nick, have to say the removal of the center track pad is a mahoosive deal breaker for me!
Glad you enjoyed the video🙏
I don’t miss the trackpad, I just want a next track button 😅
Hi Nick, its my second A Class and I’ll consider one more 😘😘 I have a A200 and it’s amazing. Thanks for your content, I really enjoyed. 🇵🇹
Ah awesome! I’ve actually got a road trip planned today! Can’t wait for it! 🤓
Hi Nick, your content is very informative and I like the way you break down your presentation to cover the lowest level detail. Definitely looking forward to seeing other brands covered in the channel so it'll be more helpful for car users in UK
Thank you! 🙏 love reading comments like this! 🤓🙏
I’ll give it some thought though about other brands, just reading and replying to everyone first 🙏
Thank you for all you have done. I've got the same AClass in saloon, and it has been doing well. This is the first Mercedes I've bought; the others were all company Mercedes from the C to the S. Well, other than the cost of cars in Singapore, I may go back to a Toyota in the future, too, but I love every ride for now. Thank you again.
Thank you! Glad you enjoy the videos! 🙏🤓
Great though provoking video Nick. I'm currently on my 3rd Mercedes. I started with a 2014 CLA 220d then a 2018 C Class Coupe 250d and have recently bought another 5 month old CLA 220d with only 2K miles and £10K off the retail price. (From Mercedes) I completely agree with your comment about going through the 40K retail price and almost didnt buy my last car. That said like with everything in life we make allowances for the things we want and so far i'm glad I did. Given that you work in the trade Im sure you could pick up something almost new with a great saving. I paid significantly less for my recent CLA than you did for your new A Class. The salesman offered me a new CLA 180 for the same price but is was a no brainer for me as i know the 220 engine and gear box well. Loads of power and incredible efficiency if you motorway drive. I actually dont watch your reviews of electric cars but it doesnt put me off your channell at all. Review whatever you like Nick your viewing figures will guide you. Thanks for all the great videos.
Awh thank you! 🙏
Ah sounds like you’ve had a few! 🤓
Well I know I review cars but sadly that doesn’t mean I get any money off, paid the same as everyone else as Mercedes have a model called Agency Model. It basically means that everyone gets the same offer as everyone else or what they call “One Price”.
I’ll keep the videos coming! I’m sure you’ll appreciate some of the videos going up over the next few weeks! Got loads planned!
great video & review. I had an A180 Premium Plus since 2021 and had exact same experience as you (maps issue and some minor software faults) but otherwise loved the car and has made me realize its a hard choice for a successor as the A-class is a really solid choice. Also like the new style in the video! super high quality....I like how you have your expert area in Mercedes & made me join the channel, but some other interesting brands/models would also be great to get your take on...
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it! Oooo premium Plus, all the gadgets! Haha
I’ll give it some careful thought for the extra brands 👍🏼 thank you
Hi Nick, your Mercedes videos have been invaluable in helping me learn more about my CLA 35 AMG Premium plus with the drivers assistance package. The manual is just too much hard work & not particularly explanatory & the dealership guys aren't a lot of help either, so for me it's keep on doing what you do. 👍🏻
Amazing thank you! Glad you enjoy the videos! 🙏🙏
Nick you do what you feel comfortable with, you always go over and beyond with your presentation.
Awh thank you! 🙏 glad you enjoy the videos!
I will however give it some thought before making any decisions.
You’re up early lol!!!
Always! 😅
Got 200+ comments to reply to! 😂
Great review, this is one of the cars that I’m looking at at the moment so this was very helpful
Awesome! Glad you enjoyed the video! 🙏
Hi Nick,
I found you channel a month ago after purchasing a 2017 eclass and find it great. It is informative and your presentation style is excellent. The attraction for me was your Mercedes features, however I would enjoy reviews of cars in the same league - not so much the less premium cars - I think premium cars are your sweet spot. I would also suggest you look at older cars as there is a huge secondhand market and people like me crave info on our models - for example I don't have Carplay and am about to look to an aftermarket box that will bring carplay to my existing screen and controls and a feature on this and others such as updating maps on an older Merc would be welcome. I was quoted €600 for an updated SD card from a dealer but purchased one for €50. Keep up the good work - but don't stray too far from your niche!
Thank you! Exactly why I wanted to ask. I know my channel has been primarily Mercedes content but there are some reasons why I chose to diversify. I think I’ll make a video and explain.
But thought I’d ask if people wanted to see more brands 🤓
Thanks for your feedback and comments! 🤓
Hi Nick, like you I purchased my A Class exactly a year ago. Trading in my old A class. I was not happy with my old pre face lift one for a number of reasons especially the stop/start which was useless and the battery went flat if it sat in your garage for a couple of days. So when Mercedes contacted me a year before my contract was up and offered me the new face lift model I jumped at it. My old one was the plus but did not have the HUD or the 360 cameras or the 19 inch multi spoke wheels which my new one came with. Plus no alternator just a generator, stop/start is great now.
I’m glad I went for a plus as I paid £2000 more for my model. It started at £42000 but Mercedes UK were doing a contribution as was the garage plus’s a big discount. Ended up at £37000. And that’s a lot of extras for the difference. The only thing I miss is the pad on the central tunnel. Much better than reaching across to the screen. And there is no noise now from the direction indicators. On the next car like you would probably go electric. I am luckily enough to have solar panels, so charging should be less expensive. Great video,
Ah thank you for sharing! Ooo a plus 👀 loads of gadgets! 🙏
Well it’s good to hear that you’re enjoying this one!
Oh I’d love to get solar panels! That would be very good!
If your new A class is a 2023 facelift version have you suffered from the noisy and constant camera opening and closing at slow speeds for calibration purposes that mine and many others do?
No mine does not do this although I have read a few comments online of people asking about this.
I noticed a few times on a car sometime ago and I asked Mercedes and this is what they said.
Reversing cameras used to be just mounted on the exterior exposed to the light conditions which made it show the image instantly. Because they were on the outside they got dirty very quickly. However newer styled cameras now have a retractable housing which is good for keeping it clean but the camera when it pops out has to expose for the light (daytime / nighttime / low light etc) and it can take seconds before it actually shows you an image.
To combat this Mercedes will have the camera “pre-pop out” as you slow down so when you do select reverse, the image is shown instantly.
Hi Nick,
I’m an A200 driver and am now in the market for a change.
The German brands that you currently cover capture most of what I’ve looked at.
The two additions I’d make to this list are the Lexus range (I’m considering an LBX) and the Smart cars (again I’m considering the #1).
Good luck.
Thanks for the suggestion! 🙏🤓
I’ll give it some thought! Already covered the smart #1 multiple times 👀
Hi Nick, I hope you’re well. I’ve learnt a lot from your videos on the A180. Thank you! I’ve had my a180 for 4 years and love it. Like you I have a dog who sits on the back seat belted in. But on the odd occasion if the car is full is there a way to put her on the passenger seat? I just cannot find out how to turn off the passenger airbag as seems automatic. I’ve looked everywhere for a switch and in the menu. Thanks so much!
Thank you! Glad you’ve been enjoying them!
Sadly no, the passenger airbag can be disabled but only when a Mercedes child seat is fitted to the front.
I think Mercedes have done this to encourage people not to fit child seats or place items in the front in case of a collision.
Hey Nick, thank you so much for confirming! I will make sure she (my dog) never sits in the front! All the best and have a wonderful Christmas break 🙏
And you! 🙏
Great long term review! I see you as a Model Y kinda guy. It’s a great pup hauler!! More brand reviews please.
Thank you! Maybe! There’s rumours of a new one next year and the offers on the current one are CHEAPER than my car! Crazy…but not yet, I’ll keep my car for longer and review more cars in the process! ☺️
I’ll give it some careful thought about other brands though. I’ll update everyone soon 🤓💭
Fell in love with the a class back in 2014, way before i offically had one and only just passed my test. My 1st car, a secondhand 8 yesr old smart car. I loved it so cute. So nippy. Hubby took to loval MB dealer for a service and got a courtesy car for 24 hours. He arrived home in a BEAUTIFUL black a class. Love at first sight. I didn't get to drive it but knew one day !! Roll forward to 2020 and hubby said it was time so we we went shopping. My 1st was purchased (Friday) and due to be collected tuesday (wedneaday latest). Monday the country is in lock down.
Anyway, ive upgraded twice since and ony 3rd. Each time with little increases in styling etc. But i love my a class and the hard seating, love it. I feel so safe and secure driving my car. Find a180 powerful enough so no need to upgrade to a200.
Keep dping MB. Its what you know. What you love. What we love but you have to do what you enjoy and if that is expanding put to other brands do it.
Finally, top tip on increasing heat in my heated seat 😊
Oh awesome! 🙌
Oh yeah I love the driving position! I did a long trip very recently after filming this. Had to renew my passport urgently for a planned trip. 6 hour drive there and back, no issues ☺️
Just if you have seat in the wrong position you’ll know about it!
Thank you! I’ll give it some careful thought about expanding to other models!
Hi Nick.
I really enjoyed this video, as I’ve owned my A200 for just over a year and I feel exactly the same as you except that my main complaint is the doors can’t handle the sound system.
I really like your videos. I’m interested in knowing what the opposition cars are like so I know what to go for next as the merc is just not quite good enough, but I’ll keep enjoying it until the time comes to change.
Thank you! Glad you enjoy them!
Yes I do kind of agree, the sound system is very good but for the true audiophiles out there, if you push this sound system quite loud, you will hear the door vibrate. I will say though that it would be certain songs and/or certain volumes that this can happen so not all audio clips. I know it’s limits on certain songs so keep it below so it doesn’t offer an unwanted vibrations.
If you however you went for a premium “branded” sound system (in Mercedes on selected models they have Burmester), this I believe adds dampening to the doors along with higher quality cones and a dedicated amp so that the sound only comes out through the speaker grille and won’t travel through the door.
Years ago I had modified my sound system on my first two cars and if the dampening isn’t added, when pushed you will experience unwanted vibrations. But again the average person won’t notice, just for the people who love a good sound system and would pay extra for one.
I believe that Burmester is actually tuned per model by Burmester themselves so they have a bespoke audio set up per model. Shame it’s not available on every model in the UK though, I would have picked it if it was! 😅
Thanks for your feedback! I’ll give it some thought! 💭
I traded a Suzuki Ignis in for a A250 so you can imagine I am super impressed with Mercedes. I think I will be spending years in learning the settings available. I wish it had a space saving spare wheel. I could not afford one until I retired so it was a 40 year wait. Brilliant car.
Glad you enjoy it! Ah yes an A250. Not many know this but I did have one once. Awesome car! Pretty powerful too!
Great video as always Nick. I must say, I’m not enamoured with my A200, the build quality is ok but not what I would’ve expected from a premium brand having had a C200 previously. If it wasn’t for the size of the C class, I would’ve bought one.
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it! 🙏🙏
I do like mine, it’s on par with other cars of the same price like the new Golf, BMW 1 Series (although not seen their new one yet) and Audi A3 etc.
Oh yeah though there is a difference between A-Class and C-Class. Bout £15k more than most A-Class’s plus the materials on the inside are different.
I can’t quite stretch to that though although I’d love an estate for our dog!
Bought my first Merc end of last year. A200d premium plus saloon. love it. Smooth, comfortable to drive
Very nice! And very economical! 👍🏼
Thank you for the updates and finds you share in Mercs. Have previously had a GLA amg and your tips were helpful with the technology on board. Recently down graded to an A180 sport....thank you
Nah don’t use the word “down graded”, use downsized 👌🏼
A180 sport is a good car 😎
Glad you enjoy the videos!
Hi nick, i find it's the way you presented the videos that is quite good. Very comprehensive and detailed. I learned a lot from your Mercedes videos. For your future endeavours, i think you can try venture into introducing the chinese made electric cars. It seems that is the trend at the moment. A lot of the legacy car makers are having some trouble selling at the moment. Looking forward to your next car review! Keep up the good work!
Thank you! 🙏 Glad you like the way my videos are done!
I’ll give it some thought about covering other models! I’m touching on this subject again soon so keep an eye out! Video in the works!
Thank you! 🙏
Hi Nick! Great video once again! I myself own an A200 Premium Plus Hatch, and have noticed that Mercedes UK has updated the A class for the MY25. Now the top of the range has Night Package which was unavailable before, as well as a fingerprint reader for the MBUX infotainment on the center console. Cool to see Heated steering wheel being available now, shame it wasn’t available before. Hopefully they will bring Burmester in the future for the standard models as well.
Thank you! 🙏
Yeah I saw that yesterday! Went into my local dealer to film another model (coming soon :p)
And I saw that fingerprint reader! I personally wouldn’t use it but good to have I guess!
Oh yeah that would be good, although their current sound system is pretty good! But yes Burmester does have the edge 🙏
Nick, great video! Regarding seats, most comfortable ive ever come across in a car, never feel tired after a long drive!
Absolutely I’ve done a very long drive recently after filming this video. Went to wales and back in a day. No back ache or anything! But I find the seat must be in the right position. And having compared similar cars, it’s one thing I picked up on.
Yeah I never feel tired either, just done over 3 hours again today 😅
Great video again Nick. It would be great to see you review other brands, but I personally have zero interest in electric cars so not for me, hybrids maybe, but I genuinely think pure electric are a complete white elephant.
Thank you! 🙏
I’ll give it some thought!
Whatever I choose, I appreciate Electric isn’t for everyone so don’t worry there won’t be countless videos on EV’s.
Really enjoyed watching your review Nick and reading other comments. Its fascinating to hear other peoples views. I had a 2020 Mercedes A250e AMG premium line saloon until about a month ago. It was possibly the worst car I've ever owned! A clattering rattly unrefined thing to drive with lots of poor fitting creaky trim and multiple electrical issues. I hated the hybrid drive train that dithered its gearchanges and was very unrefined. It was my first Mercedes and I've run away back to Volvo whose quality in my opinion is leagues ahead. Looking at everyones comments i must have had a bad one, but its honestly put me off for life! To be fair the tech was good, but it was so let down by its build quality. So interesting to hear your views and the views of your audience.... maybe one day i'll pluck up the courage to re-appraise!
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed the video!
Oh no! :(
Well it can happen with cars even today regardless of the car brand. It is very rare though to find a car with issues.
I shared with someone else the other day, I had to reject a car once as I spent more time in a loan car than the car I’d actually bought. Had to draw the line and say I didn’t want it anymore. But bought another and it was one of the most reliable cars I’ve ever had (both were Vauxhall, my previous car)
But yes a year in, thought I’d touch base with everyone and keep everyone in the loop 🤓
Which Volvo did you go for? (If you don’t mind sharing)
I swapped it for a Volvo C40... not much price difference from my fully loaded Merc but the interior quality is a world away.... it has an 'of a piece' feel that my Merc didn't have. I wonder whether it's to do with the factory the saloon is produced in....
First of all, Nick, I like your style of reviews and I trust what you are saying and your informed opinions. I hope you will keep up with the detailed Mercedes content, but I also understand your wanting to grow your channel by branching out to more brands. I'm sure that if you do that, others hoping to learn more about those brands will find you and benefit from your reviews as well. You have vast experience with the Mercedes brand which helps to make your opinions valuable to me, but just stepping briefly into other brands presents different challenges. Nothing ventured, nothing gained. 🙂
Thank you for sharing your thoughts! I’ll give it some careful thoughts, just reading and replying to everyone first 🤓
The Mercedes videos will keep coming! 👍🏼 got loads lined up soon!
Excellent video, I have a 200 exclusive launch edition a class 23 plate and was just hit for a 600 car tax ! Would not have bought if I had been made aware of this in showroom. Love my car but not worth paying that especially as it doesn’t even have an automatic boot !! I totally agreed with all your points. Thanks for sharing your knowledge I would have never discovered half of what my car had to offer. Still love Mercedes but rethinking the next car 🙄
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it!
Oh no :( that’s been around since 2017, it’s one thing I actively avoid for my own personal car. I wish they would change the limit as a lot of cars are closing on that number now.
Glad you enjoy the other vids too! What model are you thinking?
Great video. Ive just got my A45s...for my 55th. A big change from my Transit Custom 😎👍🏻👍🏻
Thank you! Oh awesome! I’ve been wondering if I should do a video on the A 45 S 🤓
How have you been finding it?
Great review as usual Nick and I like the updated format. I bought an A180 AMG Line Executive in 2023 for £34,600 and it is now worth about £22,000 after 18 months or a depreciation of £12,600 - 36% which is quite a drop. I bought a C class convertible in 2021 for a heavily discounted price of £35,000 and it is coincidently also worth about £22,000 now after 3 1/2 years. I really like my A class as it looks great inside and out, is pretty comfortable and smooth (but not as comfortable and smooth as my C class), quite economical at 51mpg on average although I have seen up to 70mpg on a long motorway run. I had a minor problem with faulty wipers and horn but they were easily and quickly sorted. There is one thing that still really annoys me about this car and I don’t know why you haven’t mentioned it as it is a very well documented problem and would stop me buying any Mercedes that I found had the same issue and there are quite a few models now with this issue. The issue is the rear view camera constantly opening and closing at low speed as it tries to complete a calibration sequence. This operation is noisy and really annoying and it does it every single time I start the car about four or five times but does it constantly when it is dark or low light such as in winter. It is so bad that I would like to get rid of the car If I could but I can’t justify buying a new car and suffering more depreciation. Mercedes are just not interested in doing anything about this and say it is not a fault but a characteristic of the car - not good! Keep up the good work.
I've just bought a GLA200 and absolutely agree about the camera. It makes no sense! Does it happen on all the Mercedes models? As you say Mercedes don't seem interested in the issue. It is all over the Mercedes forums and I don't know either whether it happens in Nicks A class, strange he never mentioned it as I have had a conversation about it with him. Thing is they are not going to recall all these cars to fix it, although I would have thought a software fix was possible! Can't see the camera lasting long with all the times it opens and closes!
Thank you! Glad you enjoy the videos!
So I asked Mercedes this years ago (to clarify this doesn’t happen on my car). I’m not sure what models it happens on but I think (from reading comments) it’s on cars with the 360° camera but if yours is executive, then not sure on that one. This doesn’t happen on mine so that’s why I didn’t mention it.
I also haven’t mentioned it because I personally am not 100% sure on the exact models it does it on.
I don’t believe it’s a calibration thing.
Mercedes said this years ago:
“Reversing cameras used to be just mounted on the exterior exposed to the light conditions which made it show the image instantly. Because they were on the outside they got dirty very quickly. However newer styled cameras now have a retractable housing which is good for keeping it clean but the camera when it pops out has to expose for the light (daytime / nighttime / low light etc) and it can take seconds before it actually shows you an image.
To combat this Mercedes will have the camera “pre-pop out” as you slow down so when you do select reverse, the image is shown instantly.”
However I believe it pops out when you dip below a certain speed. I don’t think it’s 19mph, I think it’s a little bit under that.
I reckon it’s something to do with the close range braking or safety systems for monitoring the back of the car or park assist scanning spaces.
Next time I have a new one, I’ll pay close attention to it and see if I notice a pattern.
@@allenwaters3945Hey dude do you like your gla? How good is it?
@@lorins8687 Really nice car but the camera issue spoils it for me!
@@npolearyIt’s definitely a calibration thing as I have that in writing from Mercedes but it’s not clear why the camera has been programmed to do this when the previous version with the same camera didn’t do it. I think it may be down to some new legislation or as a result of legal claims for camera failures. I don’t think it has anything to do with any of the safety systems on the car or the park assist, it’s just a camera calibration sequence on every start up. Some people have had Mercedes put additional sound insulation in the tailgate but this apparently only slightly masks the noise. I’m amazed that Mercedes can’t see how much of a problem this is and are just ignoring customers concerns.
You're like Mercedes's version of Joe Achilles on RUclips, and thanks to you we now own an A200d Executive, what a great car overall and the engine is brilliant too. I am a BMW guy but even I will admit Merc has nailed it on the new A class
Awh thank you! I’ve met Joe once before he’s exactly the same in person as he is on his Insta!
Yeah he knows his stuff! I watch his vids too 🤓
Glad you’re enjoying your new car!
I have an A250 4Matic and am very happy with it. The only issue I have had is the low battery warning if I don't drive it for a couple of weeks.
Ooo very nice! 👌🏼
Hmmm I would probably say it should last a little longer than that. But it depends how much the battery is charged when it’s left for those two weeks (untouched)
Maybe 3-4 weeks for a modern car due to their electronics etc
Been watching you since you started Nick. Love your videos! I think your following will be those who want the more premium brands, lower price point cars just aren't as interesting to watch. Maybe go the other way... Porsche, Jaguar, Aston?
Thank you! Ah yes I recognise the profile pic! 🤓🙏
Maybe! I’ll give it some thought 💭
Thank you! 🙏
And thanks for watching after all this time!
Hi nick brilliant stuff as usual..ive just had a b.2..service on my cla..and had a courtesy car..it was a brand new a.class 200d..brilliant car...love em...gazz
Thank you! Ah very nice! 👌🏼
A great watch as usual, my last two cars have been a 200 AMG Line Premium Plus Saloon & a CLA 200 AMG 200 PP, Night edition, both great cars. Losing the touch pad, for me and a few other minor things, will mean I will look elsewhere next time. Getting less for your money, value engineering at its best. In term of covering other brands, a little variation never hurts!
Thanks for the your thoughts on it! I’ll give it some thought my end and let everyone know!
Nick
Thank you for all the discussions re Mercedes +. I have been driving Mercs for approaching 40 years. I like ‘em.
But it would be interesting to broaden the range of makes you look at especially the new Chinese vehicles. MG, BYD, Polaris etc.
I’m currently driving an A class 2016. Good car even though it is getting on it has all the features I need.
Continue on with your job.
I and many others enjoy it greatly.
Peter
Thanks for commenting! I’ll give it some careful thought 💭
Most likely I’ll make a post and update everyone. Just reading and replying to more comments first! 😊
Glad you enjoy the current videos!
Hi, Nick - great video as always. Not really surprised that you are not in love with the A class. I drive a C class and it is plenty small enough 😂 (I am 6ft 4). I flatly refused a CLA loaner the other day cose I couldn't get in it! There is no doubt Mercedes' interiors are tough to beat at the price point and I like the ride compared to other similar brands but the A class is way to "compact" for me. Would prefer that you stick to Mercedes reviews as you might get spread to thin if you start venturing into other brands. Carwow, Autogefühl and others already cover all the brands and frankly it gets a bit hectic trying to follow them all. Perhaps deeper dives into the whole Mercedes branding and product would be nice. I'm afraid the £40,000 upper limit is going to catch us all in a year or two no matter what you buy - unless they revise it upwards which I doubt 🙄Cheers for all your efforts - great following you.
Thank you!
Oh I do love my car 🤓
It’s just I’m not sure what’s next after this one.
Very true, I watch all of both of their videos 🤓
I’ll give it some more thought! Thank you for commenting!
Nick I drive an A class A200 Executive & I agree with you about many things you have pointed out here & my next car will be something else. Most likely a late used EV or hybrid car with more space in the back for passengers & boot area. I also find it harder to get out because it is lower to the ground than the older Mercedes GLA I owned 2 cars ago.
I think you will buy a used Tesla next time around as you did enjoy driving it.
Thank you! Glad you agree!
Ah very nice!
We’ll see Tesla was good but there are other makes out there. But as someone’s first EV it’s up there for me to recommend!
I love the new style with the effects Nick, plz keep doing it, i give u 5🚙 out of 5 👍 i would really love if u would explore on more models, i really love ur vids and some new car models would be awesome content for u and attract new viewers tbh.
I do have one question thou, do u ever use the paddles on the stearing wheel? I never use mine, so im just curious if im the only one 😆 keep doing what u do, ur the best boss man 🥰🤩
Thank you! Something that I’m trialing at the moment! Glad you like it!
I’ll give it some thought about new brands of car 🙏 thank you!
Yes sometimes! I might use them if I want to take control of the gears for example when I know I’m going to drive in a sportier way, I can have the car’s revs higher ready for when I do.
Or if you go down a steep hill, you can keep into a lower gear so you don’t wear your brakes out 🤓
Hi Nick. I’m on my second a class, a200 premium. I did consider moving away this year when I got the second one and looked at the usual suspects (worth noting that for similar packages , MB is actually pretty competitive) . But yeah i think you should try and reach as broader appeal as possible . Dont restrict yourself to certain brands.
Thanks for commenting! I’ll give it some careful thought 💭
Most likely I’ll make a post and update everyone. Just reading and replying to more comments first! 😊
Thank you! 🙏
I know the feeling, Nick! Once you get bitten by the Mercedes bug, it's hard to let go, lol.
I had a C63S that recently went out of warranty, so I sold it. I checked out other brands, but nothing really satisfied me. Even though I live in the USA, I am not into american cars. Cadillacs and Teslas are fine, GM and Ford are ok too but mainly for trucks and I don't need a truck :). I ended up going back to the MB dealer and got a great deal on a new C300. It's an impressive car, loaded with tech (can be used as a floating office) and the ride is very smooth. It really feels like a high-end luxury car at a reasonable price, the mild hybrid feature gives me about 36 MPG on the highway! So far I am very satisfied with it.
Thanks for sharing your experience!
Ooo a new C300! Very nice indeed!
Glad you’re enjoying it!
@fredfurlong9167 thank you! ☺️
@@npolearyIn the future, I might consider getting another AMG, let's see. I love the power and sound, but I honestly think that these types of cars are better suited for the European market, with highways like the Autobahn or Italy's Autostrada del Sole where you can drive fast and truly enjoy all that power. Here in Texas, it’s tough; I was getting too many speeding tickets, and using it just for racetrack days feels like a waste. :)))
At least the roads are bigger out there! Here they’re so narrow and small!
Hi Nick, great video, I have enjoyed your videos as they have helped me really get the most out of my new car, which is an A45s facelift.
Oh awesome! 🙌
That’s a cool car 👌🏼
Hi Nick, You’ve heard from me before on Mercedes reviews, so you’ll know I’m a follower. For me, I’d like to see you stick with the more premium makers but maybe also look at other models that come very close to their build quality and, in particular, comfort. Your insight on Mercedes has been highly valued and I feel it might be diminished if you were to spread yourself too widely. Others here appear to think along similar lines. Ken
Thanks Ken! Absolutely it’s the main thing I’m being careful of thank you. I’ll give it some careful thought and update everyone soon 🙏
Hi Nick, I started watching your videos when I bought my first Mercedes in March 2019 and it was you that gave me the handover of that and my subsequent Mercedes. Since then I wanted to move over to an EV . Unfortunately Mercedes didn't make an EV in my price point. I then went to a Volvo EX30 of which I'm delighted. Two things that I think are better on the Volvo, A) The paintwork is much better, I only had to pass a roadside bush and I'd be using my body repair App on my phone. I thought the paint on a Mercedes very thin for a premium car. B) The bodywork on a Volvo feels stronger. and when you consider the Volvo EX30 is made in China ,it makes you wonder. On saying that I am typing this on my Apple Imac and in my pocket is an iPhone both of which are made in China. As far as future reviews , if I were you I would stick to premium brands. You may sound a bit critical when reviewing a Vauxhall Astra. There is nothing wrong with the Astra and I had two of them when I was transporting children around in the dim distant past, but I was under no illusion about the build quality or various lack of driving aids. They are an A to B car and let's leave it there.
Awh awesome thank you! 🙏
Yes I completely get that and it’s a careful balancing act of looking at a cars price vs what you get and managing expectations from there. I’ve had a Vauxhall Astra before it was my previous car and it was a solid car! Very much enjoyed it! For the money it was a bargain! I paid £210 deposit and £210 per month for 4 years. Back then that was a very good deal for a brand new car and as you said a car to get you from A to B. Yes it didn’t have the gadgets but it was a brilliant all rounder.
Of course Mercedes and Volvo have a fair few gadgets when compared.
I’ll give it some careful thought and consideration first before doing anything majorly different on my channel 🙏
Thanks for messaging
Yes! Please cover more brands of car.
Thank you for leaving a comment! 🙏 🤓I’ll give it some thought!
Hi Nick I’d love you to do more manufactures.
I’ve a MercedesEQA but like you say the road tax is too much so I’m thinking of MG4, Omoda, BYD basically anything in that price range.
Keep the good work up .
Pukka
Thank you! I’ll give it some careful thought about reviewing more car manufacturers 🙏
Had a C class Hybrid for a year and due to an offer i could not refuse purchased a barely new A class 250 E AMG, the first thing that irritates are.. No driver/passenger rear or front hand rails, so difficult to exit the car, as a result no area to hang your coats. No way of opening the boot from the interior unless the car is turned off. the indicator stalk when used often causes the windscreen wipers to turn on. These maybe small points, but i will change to a CLA or go back to C class
PS.. I find your reviews excellent
Thank you! Glad you enjoy the reviews! 🤓🙏
Ooo nice! I wouldn’t mind an A 250e!
All the way from South Africa and I'd love your channel and I would love it if you'd cover more brands🎉❤
Oh awesome! I’ve been once! But that was years ago!
Thanks for the feedback, I’ll give it some thought! 💭
Hi Nick really love your Mercedes reports , but would be interested in your views on the other models, Wonder what dog you have as I bought the B180d as it has extra headroom , love the car , but it’s getting a little high on mileage , Mercedes don’t have it in the range now so would a large Labrador fit ? Or is it time to change ?
Thank you! 🙏
We have a Vizsla at home who’s just over a year now (no idea where the time has gone! 😅)
Yeah a B-Class would offer a lot more space!
mines a Fox red Lab , often mistaken for Visla , one more car question , is the B Class still in current Mercedes Range ? looking to replace mine ,
Awh 🙏
Yeah of course: ruclips.net/video/RKSWP0M0OLE/видео.htmlsi=iJdmTONsxaDOTanJ
I’d like to update this video actually so if I can get my hands on one I’ll be sure to post about it!
Hi nick Your car looks brand new did you valet it yourself looks beautiful . Im picking up a brand new polo R tomorrow I will get a Mercedes next time hopefully i miss my c class .. great video
Thank you! Yes it’s one of the many things people don’t know behind the scenes 😅 I’ve invested in a pressure washer and full cleaning gear.
So when I have a car on test, I’ll usually test for a least a few days while it’s dirty (they’re usually driven down) and then I’ll clean it at home the day before filming. AND before filming I’ll give a quick check over for anything else just in case.
Although I was spoilt yesterday, I went to my local dealer and I got to drive a sparkly new AMG (almost new). That’ll be a video coming soon with my thoughts on that! Probably couple of weeks yet.
Don’t look at my car atm though it’s definitely dirty 😂
@ i like your videos Nick your down to earth guy 👍👍
Awh thank you! 🙏
Hi Nick! Another great video as usual!
I started following you because i want to buy a new mercedes (i currently have a c220 from 99 so it’s getting old) and your videos are just phenomenal with a deep insight of the brand. As you said in the video that you want to maybe got eletric or hybrid, I didn’t you go for the 250e?
And i’m all in dor other brands!
Keep up the good work!
Cheers from 🇵🇹
Thank you! 🙏 yeah I’d be open to that but the tax would be higher in the uk for what would be a slightly smaller boot. Could charge it at home though so that would make journeys cheaper!
Regarding other brands thank you, I’ll give it some thought 💭
If i'd be you:
For TY:
I'd stick with Mercedes as main content (cuz you really are a guru in this brand), and also cover any other competitive brands that are popular, to get reference and more videos as well as more perspective for differences in the market, just as you said.
For your next car:
I'd definetly try to go for a good used Mercedes (as they are quite popular and good deals, even the EQ's in the second-hand market), or maybe upgrade for fe. a GLB for bigger space for your dog and needs, and with that maxing out that 40K barrier, but still keeping yourself under it.
If you know that you still love Mercedes, stick with it if you can, bc we love that youre actually an owner too, not "just" a reviewer. It might not be the best bang for the buck, i can completely understand that... Mercedes really should do you a nice deal with the amount of marketing value you provide to them on the online space...
The luxury car tax is based on the full list price new not the current second hand value so buying used is not necessarily going to save you on tax. A new GLB 200 Premium is around £44k or more depending on spec so a used one a couple of years old is still likely to have been over £40k new.
Awh thank you! Mercedes was always going to be at the forefront anyway ☺️
I’m not sure I’m a guru though! Haha there’s always stuff to learn! 😇 everyday’s a school day!
Good ideas! Tax would still be high on used though unless it’s over 5 years old I believe? I’d need to look into it again. We’ll see!
Thanks for the suggestions!
@@donaldsivewright903 ouch, sad to hear that…
in my country the brand new ones starts around 34.500£
@@npoleary didn’t know it works that way in the UK, im sorry…
Im from Hungary…
Dang I need to visit you guys and import the car! Haha 😅
Yes, try other brands 👍🏻. I have an A class A200 premium plus, so it puts it above the 40k threshold, I never worry about the tax, especially if it's the car you want. I pay road tax in installments, so I don't really notice it, I tend to worry more about insurance 😅
Thanks for the suggestion! I’ll give it some thought! 🙏
Yeah I know! I was very close to making a video on insurance this year! Had the notes / script written and everything 😅
Your expert views, reviews, tips and tricks always allowed me to catch up on the MB models. I've had and A from 2018, a CLA in 2021 and now a C300de ... And I bought them mostly based on your appraisal. And I'm thankful for your insights - the MB guru.
To go general, I see the your point, but be careful.
Jack of all trades, master of none.
Thank you! Glad you enjoy the videos! 🙏 oh I don’t know about a Guru, there’s probably others who know more 😅
Yes absolutely I’ll give it some careful consideration before doing anything
Interesting to see your thoughts, Nick. Much like you, I went from an Astra K to an A-class, namely a W177 A250 Prem Plus pre-facelift. I was looking at the Golf 8 and A3 8Y, and found the A-class to be much better value and a nicer package overall. It had its minor niggles, but the ownership experience was great. I never thought I'd become a Mercedes owner, but here we are 😂
Edit: To clarify, I did get a hefty discount at time of purchase. Nowadays, the closest version would be the A250e or A35 (same engine as the pre-facelift A250), but those are now north of 40 grand, and the current A200 is more than my A250 was before discount. With similar options, the A3 and 1 series are similarly-priced.
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it!
Ah snap! There we go! Mine was an Astra K too 😉
Not many people know this, I had an A250 before too. I loved that car, although I did enjoy sport mode too much. Got through some tyres pretty quickly! 😂
@npoleary a fine choice. Great engine.
I know that feeling, mine went through the tyres pretty quick too! I'm sad I sold it.
99,998 miles, 99,999 miles, 10,000 miles… Nick thought we wouldn’t notice. But we noticed.
Haha oh yeah! How on earth did I miss that? 😅
Well we all make mistakes so can’t really hide that 😂
I’m gonna blame the animation plug in for that 😂
Hi Nick another good video. As you ask I’ve just traded in my A200 for a 6 month old GLA200 next track is annoying I sometimes do as you said or change with the left hand side control works too but yes fiddly easy to got up or down. Your other questions I looked at the Kia Sportage, Cupra Formantera, VW Tiguan but preferred the GLA especially as my wife kept shouting GLA in my ear… Yes I’ve had to pay the rip off luxury road tax grrr. Tests on those other makes by you would have been great.
Even though the GLA is a mild Hybrid I have no interest in electric cars myself so not interested in those tests. Cheers for the good work.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts! And good to hear you’re enjoying your new car! 🙏
I’ll give it some thought before making any decisions to cover more brands than I do right now.
Another great in-depth review. Here in Canada they no longer sell the A class. CLA is our lowest class. I enjoy your Mercedes reviews. Mostly because I am not interested in many other brands. I did enjoy your reviews on Tesla and BMW (not WV). Maybe would like to see some Lexus and Porsche reviews.
Thank you! Got some BMW’s lined up in the future 👀 (sometime away yet though)
I’ll give it some careful thought about other brands 💭
Just reading and replying to more comments first! 😊
Thank you! 🙏
Just got my first Mercedes and found your channel the best and most informative. I'm not really interested in other cars that are not at least comparable to a Mercedes. I believe many of your viewers, like me, watch you channel only for Mercedes because it is the best. I hope you don't dilute the channel with lots of other makes. Are you having problems with coming up with Mercedes content? You mentioned an extra 600 per year. That averages out to 50/month which is $65/month in US dollars. Looking at it on a monthly basis that isn't a lot. When I bought my Mercedes I never considered that a BMW or Audi was maybe $2K cheaper. I knew they all were expensive compared to the US branded cars I have been driving. In the end it is your channel and you know your audience better than anyone else.
Awh awesome thank you!
Yes that’s where it all started but what gets me thinking is, does everyone still own a Mercedes? And what happens when the prices get too high?
I was thinking of covering other brands so that there are videos for others in case they leave. That was my kind of logic to it.
Never out of ideas 💡 I have a notes thing on my phone with a gold mine of ideas (I hope 😅)
Plus any suggestions anyone has ever said, goes in there. Plus I have videos planned till the end of the year (and more have snuck in as well!)
Hi Nick you my Guru🤩 I’m like you I start from a 180 but saloon and then go to CIA 200 AMG premium + night pack and yes you’re right much powerful 💯% Everything what you’re saying is 🦾😊 and now I think exactly like you instead going to next mercedes looking for different option because of the money what they charging us and like you says road tax is joke thanks very much for your different videos. Because you honest man and like us know what to look for in new car…
I may like you go for Tesla ? or… MG/Kia…
Hmmm 🤔
@@npoleary Glad to hear you have more "goodies" on your phone for future videos. One thing I have noticed is many of the videos are outdated due to software updates, I assume, to MBUX or changes to the Mercedes Me app. Menu items are no longer available or in a different location. It seems as though Mercedes has actually removed some "features". An example is the menu setting to have the SUV lower when the car is placed in park to make exit easier. It is no longer available. Keep up the good work. You're much better than my local Mercedes dealer's Concierge.
@@lorins8687 2025 GLS450. My first Mercedes. That is why I find this channel so helpful. I hope he sticks with MB.
@pb4915 haha thank you! We’ll see I’ve got some time on my car left yet. And although it’s annoying with the head rests, I do love it. So I may keep it. We’ll see.
I wouldn’t also mind going for an EV so there’s that as well. I got some time yet.
BUT
In the meantime I’ll keep reviews coming! 🙏 got plenty lined up!
Hi Nick, thrilled that you are still loving your GLA. I also bought a GLA35 about a month before you got yours and like you, I had some issues. The biggest being with the fuel injectors. At 9 months old, and brand spanking new, it developed a behavior that took my dealership SIX weeks to figure out. After weeks of working with MERC headquarters they said they had it figured it out. The company was awful; customer service none existent. The issue was fixed but at $60k it should not have happened and for 6 weeks I was in one loaner or the other. Long story short, I suspect I was sold a lemon and soon after that I got rid of the car. To answer the question, would I buy another GLA? I will never buy a Mercedes again, ever. From when my issues started it was the worst. Best decision I made was to dump it like a hot rock. Mercedes, the worst experience ever.
Ah no sadly not a GLA, it’s an A-Class. Although wouldn’t say no to a GLA, extra space is always good!
That’s a shame you had a bad experience, I’ve had to reject a car once from another manufacturer. That one car of course doesn’t represent every single car they ever make, for some reason it was just that car. They genuinely had it longer in their workshop longer than I had it. So I have it back to them.
These things are extremely rare these days but the probability is not zero percent. So it just depends how you’re looked after. I would say if the same issue has occurred more than once on specifically the same problem, probably change.
Hopefully you’ve got something sorted now 🤓
I got a 23 plate A200 ex demonstrator with 1500 miles on the clock with metallic black paint a year ago for £28500 list price was about £37k. I would never go for a brand new car especially with the nonsense waiting times that I was getting from Kia, VW & Skoda. I wasn’t looking at a Merc initially but their loss was my gain, so glad I got one.👍
Ah nice! Yeah I heard that car delays were really long some time ago. Mercedes for some reasons pulled magic out of the air with delivery times quite consistently of around a couple of weeks. I picked mine out of their showroom as I didn’t want to wait 😂
There are some models which take longer of course but glad you got one in time! 🙏
@@npoleary Kia, VW & Skoda were all quoting delivery times at around 30 weeks & no way was I waiting that long...
Oh jeez that is steep!
Hi Nick I have a 2022 a180d 2.0L and I love it because it is a 72 plate it has the centre touch console and I love using it much easier I think.
Ah very nice! 👌🏼 very economical that engine! 👍🏼
Yes more cars. It’s very simple, you must evolve, go forward, constant development of your channel is a must, otherwise you restrict the versatility of your output. With a few manufactures you will constantly just waiting on the next model coming out. The word is Expand.
Thanks for your feedback, I’ll give it some careful thought 🙏
I'm a250 plugin hybrid owner for around 2 years before facelift which means I have touchpad on the middle field and that's great, you can control everything and feel the haptic touch. It's my first Mercedes btw, anyway I wanted the mention about the brakes man. Ohh man they are extremely hard, we stop like I hit the car to tree at every traffic light. Don't you ever experience this?
Ah very nice!
No I haven’t noticed that on my car however I know that plug-in hybrids can be a little different.
They of course use brake recuperation, but they also have normal brakes. When operating the brake pedal, they use brake recuperation first and then fade in the actual brakes if you either brake harder or as you slow down below I think it’s around 15mph or 10mph.
They can though as I mentioned feel a little different and in some scenarios a little sensitive. For brakes though I’d personally rather them be that way round. It’s scary if you go to the brake pedal and not much happens 😂
Hi Nick. Yes, totally agree with you about the pricing structure not only of MB but other brands too which cost over £40k new. The road tax is ridiculous. Is this one reason why MB sales are suffering perhaps? Please do cover other brands. The fastest growing brand or at least one of the manufacturers is MG.
The new ZS Hybrid only has 2 models but start at just over 21k to approximately 24k .Max.. That appears to be a lot of car for the money... As mentioned previously Nick I bought my MB a year old.. I'd love to upgrade to a newer MB but with such tempting offers from other brands I'm not so sure.!
Cheers Nick
Thank you! Yeah I’ll give it some careful thought and consideration first before covering anything else, just getting through the comments reading and replying to everyone first 🙏
I bought an A180, mainly because I like the look of the car, and the big one is fuel economy. It suits me well, because I am the only one in it most of the time.
Same here! 🤓🤓
Could you also cover the safety features such as lane keeping assist, cruise control & blind spot warning etc
Thanks for the suggestion! I’ll add it to the list of potential future videos! 🙏
Am thinking of buying an A Class in white. Thanks for the constructive video. Look forward to the next video
Thank you! 🙏
Another great video. I am weird. I don't drive much. Both of my Mercedes don't have 500 miles on them. And we are looking at another car to keep the miles off the S580 which is now at 2k. Both of mine are Diamond White, which they don't make anymore. I think its Moonlight White, or Polar White. The car we are now looking at to add is the 25 Chevrolet Blazer RS. Its really nice, and loaded. We also looked at a Hyundai Santa Fe Calligraphy, but its very large. We would do another Mercedes, but leaving it outside is the idea.
Thank you! I wouldn’t say it’s weird 🤓
Just a nice collection! 👀
Very nice! 👌🏼
Hi Nick, is this A class line available in the US? If not, what class is closest to it? Would also be nice to see comparison between GLC300 and GLC350e. Great videos! Thank you!
Thank you! Glad you enjoy them!
Not sure on availability in other countries you’ll have to ask Mercedes 🤓 or check out their website etc
I’m pretty sure I’ve seen an A-Class Saloon while on holiday though, but not the hatchback.
For the GLC, they’re the same model so the shape won’t change. The only difference is that one is a plug-in hybrid. I reviewed one recently. The boot is slightly less (no underfloor storage) due to the battery underneath but it offers some serious range for a plug-in hybrid!
Another great video, and yes, you should show comparisons. I came to Mercedes from Kia, I had a 1.6 petrol Sportage.
Would like to've known what your averaging MPG wise as that kind of info after 10K is relevant to anyone buying one I would have thought. But yes, great video.
I acquired my '22 plate 220D CLA in February and I just love it. Looked at the 1.3.engines but couldn't understand why anyone would buy a premium German marque with a French engine? And basically, a Clio one at that!!😀 I'm a snob I know!! so I wanted a complete German car (albeit made in Hungary!! ) so I scoured the online dealer market and found mine. A 2 litre diesel, I'm averaging 61MPG on a mixed drive with a slight motorway bias. If I do purely town stuff it's about 47MPG.
Would I have another?
In a heartbeat YES!!
Thank you 🙏
Glad you enjoyed it!
So there’s this rumour that goes round saying that the engine is directly copied from Renault which is false.
The entry level engines in their compact car range are not just "Renault engines", Mercedes and Renault have combined their efforts together to produce a very highly economical, low emission and powerful engine.
It’s common for some manufacturers to share designs with each other. Others include Mini Peugeot sharing their engines, Volvo and Noble, Mercedes S-Class & Pagani Zonda and many others too.
For the engine you’re talking about, Mercedes also put their own tech and spin into it and designed Formula One technology such as Nanoslide and even cylinder shut-off called CAMTRONIC allowing the cylinders to go down to 2! None of this is found in the Renault’s engines so no, they are definitely not the same at all. Even the new variants feature mild hybrid technology which also is not found on Renault models.
So they both teamed up together but the engines are not the same. If you were to go down that road and be picky, you could say that the Renault has a Mercedes engine 😅
They just share the same blueprint but aren’t 100% the same. And you’d never know.
The performance from that engine, the MPG you get is incredible for a petrol. I did my own test at varying speeds here: ruclips.net/video/OAYWKrKu7kI/видео.htmlsi=DN8LwCmmUiD9tt4M
I have had an A200 premium plus limited for 30 months. Great car. I love your Merc reviews. I agree though at the price point in the UK to progress up the ladder and we’re are thinking of a GLC it’s ridiculous that we have to pay £600 a year road fund licence. It makes you think that these Chinese cars that are coming over are going to really impact on these premium brands.
Thank you! Glad you enjoy the videos! 🙏
I went for the Premium Plus spec in black. Has all the tech and was a pinch under £40k so keeps it on the lower RFL bracket.
Nice! 👌🏼 bet it looks awesome! 🙌
Very interesting, thank you. I have a new A35. Have you ever experienced an issue with the rear camera opening and closing in traffic or when moving slowly?
I have a GLA 200 and the noise of the rear camera constantly opening and closing in order to recalibrate drives me and wife crazy. I would never but one again.
I asked Mercedes this years ago and this is what they said.
Reversing cameras used to be just mounted on the exterior exposed to the light conditions which made it show the image instantly. Because they were on the outside they got dirty very quickly. However newer styled cameras now have a retractable housing which is good for keeping it clean but the camera when it pops out has to expose for the light (daytime / nighttime / low light etc) and it can take seconds before it actually shows you an image.
To combat this Mercedes will have the camera “pre-pop out” as you slow down so when you do select reverse, the image is shown instantly.
Prices do go down as the models mature but you might get things optioned out of the cheapest models to reduce starting price, but maybe sales are waning enough for them to reduce.
I own w205 c class Amg line from new and it’s been a great car to live with everyday. So comfortable and easy to live with definitely would consider getting another one as my next model. I did look at a45 and a35 but wanted something bigger. Great brand of car
Ohh yeah an A35 or A45 I defo wouldn’t say no! 😅
@ haha the a45 was tempting. I’d literally went from a golf R and the a45 was next step but then I put my sensible head on and decided on c class instead. Comfier better for long distance drives and as it’s not the top end model I’m not stopping at the petrol station so frequently.
Hi Nick, I enjoy your mainly Mercedes videos but woukd be receptive to you covering other manufactures and compare them with the equivalent Merc
Thank you for your feedback! I’ll give it some thought! 💭
Love to see normal cars being reviewed.