Our Top Blogs of 2024

Another eventful year has passed us by at Mercedes-Benz South West, with new car launches, events, and so much more!

We’ve had a wonderful time creating content for you, whether it’s been answering your FAQs or reviewing cars. We’re taking a look back at our most popular blog posts this year.

10. Active Lane Keeping Assist

Active Lane Keeping Assist can warn the driver when they unintentionally leave their lane and can use one-sided braking intervention (via ESP) to help manoeuvre the vehicle back into its lane. Active Lane Keeping Assist monitors the area in front of your Mercedes-Benz by using a small camera at the top of the car’s windscreen. Radar sensors located all over the vehicle are then in charge of monitoring the traffic around the car. The camera scans the area in front of the car and detects the lane markings on the road (using differences in contrast) and where the vehicle is in relation to these markings.

9. Discover Mercedes-Benz Digital Extras

Digital Extras are available on the Mercedes-Benz Store to connect you, a Mercedes-Benz owner, to your car giving you more control of your vehicle.

Choose from a wide range of packages including Comfort Package, Remote Package, Navigation Package, Urban Guard Package, Charging Package and more, each providing different functionalities and benefits to suit your lifestyle. If you would like to see more details on the packages available, just take a look at our Digital Extras page.

8. MBUX: Mercedes-Benz User Experience

The Mercedes-Benz User Experience System (MBUX), is our infotainment system intertwined with artificial intelligence to enhance your user experience and personalise your drive. Since MBUX arrived in 2018, we’ve seen some exciting software updates and brand new features have been introduced to upgrade your adventures to a whole new level.

7. Are you coasting towards more repairs?

Coasting while driving is defined as travelling either with the clutch pedal held down or with the car in neutral. This happens naturally for very short periods when changing gear and when coming to a stop. However, many motorists drive in this way for extended periods under the perception it is saving on fuel.

We take a look at the effect coasting has on health of your car, investigate if it really does save money at the pump and dissect why it is considered a dangerous driving habit.

6. Long wheelbase vs short wheelbase what’s the difference

When looking for your perfect van, you will have considered what cargo you will be carrying and the types of location you will be visiting, but have you considered what wheelbase best suits your requirements? We have highlighted the advantages of both long wheelbase and short wheelbase options and explained how each one will benefit your drive, whether it's for business or personal use.

5. Top car colours

The colour of a car is often a contribuitng factor when it comes to buying a new car, and it's always interesting to see what the top car colours of the previous year has been. 

We took a look at the most popular car colours purchased at our Mercedes-Benz South West showrooms, and exploring what your favourite car colour says about you!

4. C-Class vs E-Class

Francesca is at Winslade Park to take a closer look at the Mercedes-Benz C-Class and the Mercedes-Benz E-Class. Both of these expressive vehicles ooze pure luxury, which one is the right fit for your lifestyle? Buying a car is an important decision, Francesca is here to walk you through the key differences to make things a bit simpler. You can watch the full video below, subscribe to our YouTube channel to keep in the loop.

3. AMG Model vs AMG Line – what’s the difference?

AMG: three letters that you’re bound to come across at a Mercedes-Benz Dealership. But what does an AMG model have that an AMG Line doesn’t? How do you know which one is right for you?

The fundamental difference is this: the AMG Line adds cosmetic differences designed to add to the overall look and feel of the car, while an AMG Model features a high performance engine designed with driving in mind.

2. Premium vs Premium Plus

There are a number of trim levels available with Mercedes-Benz vehicles, including Premium and Premium Plus. But what is the difference between these two trims, and are they worth it?

The Premium and Premium Plus trims are additions to the AMG Line package. We broke down the differences between AMG and AMG Line here.

1. Mercedes-Benz dashboard warning lights – what do they mean?

It can be really easy to ignore the warning lights that flash up on your dashboard now and again but these warning lights play a vital role and indicate problems with your vehicle that need checking or immediate action. Our Service Team Manager, Kelly, talks us through what each light means and what action you should take if one pops up.