2:22 ⬅ Jump straight ahead to the news! But thank you so much, you guys make this possible! Have an awesome Christmas! Don't forget to tune in on the 27th December for the biggest and most informative video you've ever seen! 🙏
Thanks, Nick. Another sterling video. I like the tree. Release the video between 16h00 - 17h00, good. I like the way you were screaming around the track at the 11min33sec mark, with your head tilting the correct way, too. 😅😅
Just bought my son an A Class AMG Line just like yours Now told him to take care of it as it will become collectable !!! Cheers Nick Merry Christmas All 🎄🎄👍
A great way to finish off the year. Thanks for all the videos throughout 2024 and looking forward to what is to come in 2025! Best wishes to you and of course the star of the video, the dog!
Thanks Nick, I entered the world of Mercedes courtesy of a C350e. Your videos helped me navigate the bewildering array of technology in front of me. I charge at home, and am using fuel at 1.7L per 100km. Keep up the good work, and have a happy holiday
Thank you! ☺️ Yeah as soon as the camera comes out he knows, 😅 🐾 Keep an eye out on the 27th! I usually take two weeks off at Christmas but the videos are continuing on throughout this time! 😊
Happy Christmas Nick! You've done more for Mercedes PR than any agency could wish to. Fantastic videos and balanced views, I'm sure the channel will go from strength to strength in 2025!!
Thank you! 🙏 Based on this video: ua-cam.com/users/shortsd8sV-bfNpF4?si=8TUmn06JJQKSv05M I’ve already been chatting with them to plan a few videos for next year. Let’s just say there’s some exciting things coming! There will be a mix of other brands, much like I’ve done over the last year (for comparison and to grow my channel further) but most will be Mercedes stuff. Just a sprinkle of other things 🙏 Thank you! ☺️
Merry Christmas, Nick. I just discovered your channel yesterday and I really enjoy it. I just took delivery of brand new E-450, and your videos have really helped me to set up my car. And yes, the massage seats are AMAZING!
All the best to you Nick for Christmas and the new year .. and your dog .. Awww how chilled was it looking on the chair ..Looking forward to more vlogs in the new year mate
Merry Christmas Nick! Great video as always. I entered the world of Mercedes with the GLB, it’s a great car with tonnes of space and ticks pretty much every box for a young family. It would be a shame if it is discontinued, as it has a great potential.
Brilliant thanks nick...you've been so helpful and informative especially as I've had my cla.35..last January..fantastic car...excellent info regarding mbux and stuff...I'm loving it...a proper motor!...looking forward to your excellent merc reviews in 2025 mate..merry Christmas 🎅 and happy new year..Gazz
I really don't know what I would have done without you, well...I mean... without watching your videos 😉 My old Mercedes was 10 years old, and my goodness what a difference 10 years made! Still learning, next thing will be assisted parking 😅. Thank you Nick, and a Merry Christmas from Texas, to you and your family, including your handsome dog!
Thank you very much Nick for a year always full of news from Mercedes. We love the Mercedes brand and that's why we love your channel. Happy holidays to you too and see you in 2025.😊
Great Xmas vibes Nick. Excited to see what Mercedes are bringing to the table or should I more aptly say track! Love your dog, he has great presence/personality and so photogenic too.
🇬🇧 Nick, I knew you were speaking, I could see your mouth moving, but I was completely distracted by your beautiful fur child, which stole the limelight! Seriously though, Nick, thank you for another year of superb content and great information. Your channel has really come a long way, especially in the last year; very professional presentation and detailed content, plus a big boost in how slick it all is. Keep going, Nick, you’re one of the best out there! Good luck for 2025.
Great video! I find it pity that the a class won’t be continued anymore, if you compare it with its direct contest, it’s really outstanding. Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas Nick. Love the videos; the information you provide on the cars is a huge help and gave me much peace of mind on our EQA purchase! Love finding out new tips and tricks because the tech can be overwhelming. Keep up the good work… I’ll be watching next year 😮😊
It will. Everything made in house. Proprietary software, outstanding quality, insane range, over the air updates, insane efficiency. It tool them some time but they are back. Das Beste oder nichts.
I rmb last year wishing you during this season, time flies for real. Keep up the fantastic work like always, you helped so much with your incredible contents and myself in Malaysia I like to thank you and let you know how much I appreciate your channel. Merry Christmas and happy new year Nick 🥳 🎉
Have a good Christmas Nick. I enjoy your videos. I think my CLA250e will be replaced by an EQE early in the new year. CLA is a great looking car inside and out but there are a few things I don't like about the car. Electric mode is smooth and refined but slow. Sport mode when the engine kicks in is horrible and unrefined. It doesn't kick in seamlessly and revs far too high. Suspension too firm and therefore too many creaks and rattles. Why they never made a full electric CLA in current model is a mystery to me.
Merry Christmas! It’s probably due to timing, make an electric car too early and no one will buy. Make an electric car too late and others will have bought something else and or the tech improves and the range shoots up. It’s a tricky balance to get right! If they had released a CLA a few years ago, the range would be that of an EQC, so something like 250. Which in just a few years is below average now…tech moves so quickly!
Sorry I was referring to the GLC SUV (that’s what I’ve seen online) but realistically it’ll be probably 2026 for those ones at the end I mentioned. And Coupe’s never launch at the same time from what I’ve seen. And to top that AMG’s are always way after that. So I’m pretty sure you’re good 😊 What colour did you go for? Thank you! 🐾
Another year of great & informative videos from you Nick. Looking forward to a continuation in 2025. Merry Christmas & HNY. P.S. will the new CLA have an SB version I wonder?
Thank you! And Merry Christmas to you too! Who knows? We’ll have to see what they launch! I guess it would make sense to as Mercedes don’t offer an electric estate
Hi Nick, thanks for all the great videos, so helpful. I’ve just changed my lovely A250e for a c class, 24 hours in and loving it, but I don’t understand how to do routines. Have you done a video on them at some point? Many thanks
Thank you! 🙏 glad you enjoy them! 🤓🙏 I’ve actually just emailed Mercedes yesterday booking in some cars for 2025 for filming something on routines so I plan to make one!
I love your Christmas specials. I can only imagine how amazing it would’ve been to go to Germany and see the factory. Our local dealership is getting a 25CLE 53 Cabrio. I have the build sheet, and it looks amazing. But it’s 98,000 USD. Should be here in April, same time I purchased my C300 Cab. Maybe time to upgrade? Love your puppy.
How long ago was that? I heard the same thing last year. But was that before their EV offerings just didn’t sell. Maybe they’ll keep the A class around for a while longer?
My wife's just bought a new A Class Premium Plus, and it's a great car with an awesome spec. Mercedes would be crazy to more out of the small/medium size hatchback ICE market so early - just look at what's happening with ford in the UK after they ditched the Fiesta - sales plummet, profitability down the toilet. Lots of people won't consider a "larger" car My wife looked at a new CLA or C Class but they just felt too big and she wasn't comfortable driving them. They will lose a lot of potential sales to other rival manufacturers - even from loyal brand customers,
The CLE 53 performance exhaust just pumps the sound through the speakers, it doesn't make the car louder on the outside(something a certain other AMG youtuber got wrong!). New sound regulations(which get harder for EU7) have put an end to loud cars.
It’s a shame…I like AMG’s because of their unique growl! Have you seen these sound capture devices in city centres like London that will fine you if your car is too loud? 😳
@@npoleary indeed!. I'm torn. I love the sound of a big V8 when used responsibly but I also don't want people to have to be pissed off for my hobby. The problem is there are enough people out there willing to be anti-social with their exhausts to ruin it for the rest of us.
Hard to say, depends how the market reacts. The most recent models to stop production were the were the C-Class Coupe & Cabriolet & E-Class Coupe & Cabriolet models. So possibly that might paint a picture? I personally didn’t see what the values were before though….
Interesting video Nick 👍 seems like the EQC is being discontinued as it’s not in the Mercedes new car list? Maybe the new CLA electric in an SUV style will replace the EQC? Best seasons wishes 🎉
Ah yes that one was dropped a little while ago now But I do keep seeing “EQC mkii spy shots” I was going to include it in this video but I only found that rumour in a couple of places Possibly! That would make sense! And you thank you! 🙏
Based on what I’ve heard working for them, they were going to get rid of the A models but have now pushed that date back a few years and from a definite to a potentially
I have heard myself that the A class is finishing next year but I really wish they would keep the A class 4 door saloon, I much prefer saloons and coupe's to hatchback and even suv's though today I was behind a GLC and it looked stunning.
Interesting stuff Nick. Can’t understand the logic behind giving up the smaller car market entirely and it would be a big surprise and disappointment to a lot of people. Looking at the obvious though - is there room for both an A Class Saloon and a CLA as they exist now? Also, I’m unsure how good a seller the B Class is for Mercedes any longer, certainly in the UK. We’ll have to wait and see what happens. Ken
Great video, as always. You think there will be any decent deals on the E Class next year? £68k for a E220d Prem+ is silly. Seen these have £1k support from this week. Thank you
Thank you! 🙏 Possibly? Sorry I wouldn’t know about offers etc, in the UK Mercedes actually changed to a thing called Agency when it comes to selling cars. So basically when you buy a new car, there’s no haggling now in between different dealers. They’re all the same price. They do have offers and discounts throughout the year on selected models. But every dealer will be 100% exactly the same. So this way, you just go to your preferred one 🤓 For the E-Class though, I highly doubt they would have offers on such a new car but seeing as it will have been out for a little as of next year, possibly? You’ll have to keep an eye out. Or get chatting with dealers to see if they are selling demo’s etc Currently through, the E-Class in some areas has more tech than the S-Class! It’s a beautiful car!
I assume then you no longer have a contract with a dealer for your car and it’s now directly with MB UK who have sold you the vehicle, so any issues, complaints are for MB UK to sort. If not the “agency” agreement with retailers would be illegal as its price fixing and anti-competitive.
Mercedes dealers in the UK would sort anything for servicing or if something needed looking at. But they sell on behalf of Mercedes UK 🤓 But they are their own businesses outright.
I used to supply the automotive industry, GM, SAAB, ROVER, PEUGEOT. They use a prefix of normally two letters and then numbers for a new car. They also start developing a new model 5 to 6 years ahead of the current model.
Off topic for this video, but I wonder if you could do a video on how MBUX and Mercedes Me navigation favourites work? My new GLA doesn't sync to the app, and the way favourites are arranged in-car seems a bit poor? Thank you!
I have a red b class and it’s started blistering on nearly all the panels I have taken it to Mercedes garage and someone came and had a look at it while I waited that was nearly 3 weeks ago ie this a common problem with the colour red? I forgot to say that the car is a 2014
Best thing to do is chat to someone who works at a dealer about that one. Mercedes do have corrosion warranties like most car manufacturers but chatting with for example their body shop repair people will be your best bet. They’ll be able to diagnose what has caused that. I’m no expert on paint by any means but I know that black and red cars are the most difficult to maintain (I’m talking years and years of ownership). Paint has improved massively since my first car years ago.
Hello Nick, I hope you can help me with this current issue of mine. I recently got a 2025 GLC 300 and all is fine except there is a whistling sound once I reach 45 MPH and doesn’t go away until I slow down below 45. It kind of sounds like an air leak. I took it to back to Mercedez and they said that it was due to the new design of the GLC 300. They won’t do anything else. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Really sorry I’ve never worked on diagnosing cars like that so only thing I can suggest, there is no harm in getting a second opinion. Just head to another dealership and see what they say (if there’s one nearby). I’ve never known a car to whistle at high speed though unless there’s roof bars on or something.
Hi Nick. Don't know if you're aware of the duplicate contacts issue... I try to call one person, and MBUX presents me with two options - mobile 1 or mobile 2. And they are the same. I have my contacts in my mobile, SIM, WatsApp... but this never happened before. Only with MBUX. Do you know how to solve this? It's very annoying. Thanks
Merry Christmas! 🎄 Not 100% familiar with Android’s but I know there was an option in the contacts section to only show contacts saved on “phone” or “Sim” or “Google Account”. Unlike iPhones where it’s phone only, Androids do let you view contacts from more places.
Sadly that doesn’t exist here in the UK. I’ve heard remote start is available elsewhere in selected other countries but I’ve never seen it before as I’m based here.
Ooo nice! 1) They’ll be a video dropping on my channel on the 27th December 👌🏼 (you’ll love it! Without giving too much away if you’re picking up a new Mercedes, it’ll be very valuable!) 2) Have you got a charger fitted at home? 🤓
Well spotted! I was waiting to see if anyone noticed 👀 Mercedes very kindly gifted me the new CLE Cabriolet model when I went to the film the CLE Cabriolet and the CLE 53 earlier in the year. First time out of the original packaging! 👀
Sadly Mercedes don’t really post about software updates in the years I’ve made videos about them. They release software security updates and bug fixes more than anything else (and of course map updates for the in-built nav) But extra features are found on the new generations of multimedia system, so new model released every 3-4 years. So as an example, A-Class came out in 2018, slight change in the generation of multimedia system in 2022 (ish)
When I asked Mercedes they stated that the engine was 100% developed in house but produced by their partners Geely (who are located in China). My thoughts, I have no problem with this whatsoever. When I get my hands on one that I can drive in the UK, I’ll put it through its paces for a review. However, if it delivers on emission standards, is quiet under load, has decent power at all RPM’s, has good MPG and is reliable, what is there not to love? My thoughts on it being made in China specifically, no problem whatsoever. There are many things that come from China. I’ve never been, but there are cheap things that come from China, but also some of the best products that I have ever used come from China. These include the very device that am replying to you on, every single video you see on my channel has been edited on by a device “made in china”. Even my drone that I sometimes use is the best out there, I would not use anything else in these examples. Let’s check it out when it arrives 🤓🙏
That would be cool! When Mercedes bring out a new model, they usually bring out AMG’s a year or so later (if they do for this one). So we’ll have to keep an eye out in 2026
@@Mylopas22 Hi, yes you are right about good deals at Mercedes. I traded in my 2021 CLA 45s for a new facelift CLA 45s last month and I paid the same price as I did in 2021 and included 2 years free servicing in the deal. Brilliant car!
I really can’t see Mercedes ceasing the A-Class especially as it’s one of their best sellers, seem to remember reading it’s the No1 top selling hatchback 🤔
The problem is, it is a best seller here. And most likely only here. As a global business it probably doesn’t sell as well as others in other countries or in some countries it’s not even for sale. I hope they don’t as it’s a good car! 🤓
@ I could see the B-Class going but the sole purpose of the A-Class is to encourage newbies into Mercedes ownership at an entry level price with the hope you’ll upgrade higher up in the range in the future, the Mercedes dealership where I purchased my A200 told me exactly that so I can’t see it, but time will tell I guess, maybe you’ve heard it from a good source & know way better than me Nick… I’m just saying it doesn’t make sense to me. Anyway thanks for all your content & have a great Christmas & a happy New year, look forward to further updates from you in 2025 👍🏻
Good evening Nick-I am profoundly disturbed about the demise of the A250! Mine is 2023 and 21,000k's. I never gave Mercedes permission to discontinue this model! I am horrified just thinking about driving an obsolete Mercedes around New Zealand! Would you be kind enough to ask Mercedes to reconsider their position please? The 165Kw engine on 100 octane fuel is a magnanimous tribute to the man who built it. I've always considered my A250 THE Mercedes Benz-the rest of the range are nothing more the copies of it! 😊
Hey! It makes sense from a global perspective, there are only a couple of countries where hatchbacks are sold in the masses (UK is one of them). We love a good hatchback here! So we’ll have to see, it will be a shame if they do. Sadly whatever their decision I’m sure they’re already committed! I’ll keep everyone updated if I hear anything.
2:22 ⬅ Jump straight ahead to the news!
But thank you so much, you guys make this possible! Have an awesome Christmas! Don't forget to tune in on the 27th December for the biggest and most informative video you've ever seen! 🙏
hopefully you're numbers will keep growing...you're well spoken, knowledgeable and videos pleasant to watch..keep up with great work!
Thank you so much for your kind words! Got videos planned for January already! 🤓🙏
Thanks, Nick. Another sterling video. I like the tree. Release the video between 16h00 - 17h00, good. I like the way you were screaming around the track at the 11min33sec mark, with your head tilting the correct way, too. 😅😅
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it! 🤓🙏
Haha yup! New thing I’ve learnt how to do on the editing program I use 👀
I don't know who is more cute in the video.... You or your adorable dog lounging in the comfy sofa! ❤️🦮
I’m gonna go with the dog! 🐶
Haha he’s laying on me at the moment wanting his breakfast 😅
Both are just adorable!!!!
Just bought my son an A Class AMG Line just like yours Now told him to take care of it as it will become collectable !!! Cheers Nick Merry Christmas All 🎄🎄👍
Merry Christmas! 🎄🎄
Congratulations 🎉🎉
A great way to finish off the year. Thanks for all the videos throughout 2024 and looking forward to what is to come in 2025! Best wishes to you and of course the star of the video, the dog!
Thank you! 🙏
Glad your enjoyed it! 🤓
Awwwwh 🐾
Merry Christmas Nick! Looking forward to your 2025 videos.
Merry Christmas! I’ve already started videos for 2025, I started a couple of weeks ago. Filmed three videos already! 😅
Thank you for all the nice content this year. Merry Christmas from Belgium 🇧🇪!
Thank you! Merry Christmas to you too! 🙏🤓
Thanks Nick, I entered the world of Mercedes courtesy of a C350e. Your videos helped me navigate the bewildering array of technology in front of me. I charge at home, and am using fuel at 1.7L per 100km. Keep up the good work, and have a happy holiday
Awesome! Thank you! 🙏
Glad you’ve been enjoying the videos! 🤓
My 2017 AMG Sport will become a collectable...thanks Merc!
Thanks Nick for all you do. Great channel.
Btw….Fantastic Tree….and dog.
Thank you! ☺️
Yeah as soon as the camera comes out he knows, 😅 🐾
Keep an eye out on the 27th! I usually take two weeks off at Christmas but the videos are continuing on throughout this time! 😊
Wish you a happy New Year, Nick
From Madrid
Thank you! And you! 🥳
Merry Christmas Nick. You have been fantastic. Great new content and a magnificent backlog. You are the Rolling Stones of UA-cam !
Awh thank you! Merry Christmas to you too! 🙏🤓
Merry Christmas Nick!
Merry Christmas! 🎄
Happy Christmas Nick! You've done more for Mercedes PR than any agency could wish to. Fantastic videos and balanced views, I'm sure the channel will go from strength to strength in 2025!!
Thank you! 🙏
Based on this video: ua-cam.com/users/shortsd8sV-bfNpF4?si=8TUmn06JJQKSv05M
I’ve already been chatting with them to plan a few videos for next year. Let’s just say there’s some exciting things coming! There will be a mix of other brands, much like I’ve done over the last year (for comparison and to grow my channel further) but most will be Mercedes stuff. Just a sprinkle of other things 🙏
Thank you! ☺️
Merry Christmas, Nick. I just discovered your channel yesterday and I really enjoy it. I just took delivery of brand new E-450, and your videos have really helped me to set up my car. And yes, the massage seats are AMAZING!
Merry Christmas! Glad you enjoyed the video! 🙏🙏
Sounds very nice! Early Xmas present? 🎁
@@npoleary Indeed!
Merry Xmas Nick. you are a true gift from the internet
Awh thank you! Merry Xmas! 🎄
All the best to you Nick for Christmas and the new year .. and your dog .. Awww how chilled was it looking on the chair ..Looking forward to more vlogs in the new year mate
Thank you! And you! Merry Christmas! 🤓🙏
Merry Christmas Nick! Great video as always. I entered the world of Mercedes with the GLB, it’s a great car with tonnes of space and ticks pretty much every box for a young family. It would be a shame if it is discontinued, as it has a great potential.
Merry Christmas! 🎄
Thanks for watching! 🙏
YESS happy Xmass man 💪
Merry Christmas! 🎄
Have an awesome Xmas, too. Can't wait for the 27th.
Thank you! And you! 🙏
Merry Christmas! 🎄
You’ve already seen the video though 😅
😅Of course, yes 😅😅 silly me.
All the best for Christmas Nick.
Merry Christmas! 🎄
Brilliant thanks nick...you've been so helpful and informative especially as I've had my cla.35..last January..fantastic car...excellent info regarding mbux and stuff...I'm loving it...a proper motor!...looking forward to your excellent merc reviews in 2025 mate..merry Christmas 🎅 and happy new year..Gazz
Thank you! Glad you’ve been enjoying the videos!
That’s good!
And you! Have a great Christmas & New Year!
I really don't know what I would have done without you, well...I mean... without watching your videos 😉 My old Mercedes was 10 years old, and my goodness what a difference 10 years made! Still learning, next thing will be assisted parking 😅. Thank you Nick, and a Merry Christmas from Texas, to you and your family, including your handsome dog!
Awwwh thank you! Glad you enjoy the videos! Merry Christmas to you too! 🐾 🎄
Merry Christmas to you and your family too Nick .Cheers
Thank you! Merry Christmas to you too! 🤓🙏
All your hard work is paying off. Well done, Nick! I think your dog almost stole the show 🙂. Happy Christmas to you and yours.
Haha he’s great 😊
He’s currently asleep right next me / on me as I reply to everyone 😅
Nice dog, great tree. Merry Christmas Nick.
Thank you!
Merry Christmas! 🎄
Thank you very much Nick for a year always full of news from Mercedes. We love the Mercedes brand and that's why we love your channel. Happy holidays to you too and see you in 2025.😊
Thank you! Merry Christmas! 🎄
Great Xmas vibes Nick. Excited to see what Mercedes are bringing to the table or should I more aptly say track! Love your dog, he has great presence/personality and so photogenic too.
Thank you! Merry Christmas to you too!
He is very photogenic! 😅 🐾
🇬🇧 Nick, I knew you were speaking, I could see your mouth moving, but I was completely distracted by your beautiful fur child, which stole the limelight! Seriously though, Nick, thank you for another year of superb content and great information. Your channel has really come a long way, especially in the last year; very professional presentation and detailed content, plus a big boost in how slick it all is. Keep going, Nick, you’re one of the best out there! Good luck for 2025.
Haha fur child 😅
Yeah he does like the camera! 😊
No thank you for tuning in and watching!
here for CLA news - Thanks for the video
Aha! Good job I included it! 🤓🙏
Gracias, Nick. Felices fiestas !!!
Thank you! And you! 🙏
Thanks for all your videos this year Nick, love your tree and the dog looks comfy.
Have a great Xmas and a happy New year.
Thanks for watching! 🙏
And you! Have a great Christmas & New Year!
Great video! I find it pity that the a class won’t be continued anymore, if you compare it with its direct contest, it’s really outstanding. Merry Christmas!
Thank you! ☺️
Merry Christmas! 🎄
Merry Christmas Nick. Love the videos; the information you provide on the cars is a huge help and gave me much peace of mind on our EQA purchase! Love finding out new tips and tricks because the tech can be overwhelming. Keep up the good work… I’ll be watching next year 😮😊
Merry Christmas! Thank you! 🙏
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Cla 2025 will destroy the Competition.
It will. Everything made in house. Proprietary software, outstanding quality, insane range, over the air updates, insane efficiency. It tool them some time but they are back. Das Beste oder nichts.
Nick. Happy Christmas and thank you for your videos, when I bought my EQA 250 your videos were a great help.
Thanks, you too! Merry Christmas! 🎄
Merry Christmas Nick
Merry Christmas! 🎄
Merry Christmas Nick. brilliant channel 😎👍
Merry Christmas! 🎄🤓
Thank you!
Merry Christmas 🎅🏻
Merry Christmas to you too! 🤓🙏
I rmb last year wishing you during this season, time flies for real. Keep up the fantastic work like always, you helped so much with your incredible contents and myself in Malaysia I like to thank you and let you know how much I appreciate your channel. Merry Christmas and happy new year Nick 🥳 🎉
Thank you for watching last year’s and this year’s! 🤓🙏
Merry Christmas! 🎄 🎄
Beautiful - have a lovely holiday
And you! 🎄🙏🎄
Thanks for insiders information 🎉Merry Christmas
Merry Christmas! 🎄
Great Video Nick. As they all are.
But what is that huge Croissant doing on the sofa?
Thank you! Haha 😛
Great video - as always. All things merc.
Thank you! 🙏
Have a good Christmas Nick. I enjoy your videos. I think my CLA250e will be replaced by an EQE early in the new year. CLA is a great looking car inside and out but there are a few things I don't like about the car. Electric mode is smooth and refined but slow. Sport mode when the engine kicks in is horrible and unrefined. It doesn't kick in seamlessly and revs far too high. Suspension too firm and therefore too many creaks and rattles. Why they never made a full electric CLA in current model is a mystery to me.
Merry Christmas!
It’s probably due to timing, make an electric car too early and no one will buy. Make an electric car too late and others will have bought something else and or the tech improves and the range shoots up. It’s a tricky balance to get right!
If they had released a CLA a few years ago, the range would be that of an EQC, so something like 250. Which in just a few years is below average now…tech moves so quickly!
Thanks Nick for all your videos this year. Keep up the good work 👏 absolutely love your dog 🐕 ❤❤❤
Thank you! 😊
He likes to pose on camera! He appeared in last year’s one! 😅
Wish you a merry Christmas and happy new year Nick.
Merry Christmas! 🎄 and Happy New Year!
Congratulations on the number of views Nick. That's some achievement.
Happy Xmas and new year
Cheers .
Thank you!
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year! 🎄
🎄Lovely video. merry xmas
Thank you! Merry Christmas! 🎄
I’m still waiting for my GLC 43 coupe to arrive hand your telling me they might facelift it? 😫😆
Great Video, Nick!
Loved your dog ❤️
Sorry I was referring to the GLC SUV (that’s what I’ve seen online) but realistically it’ll be probably 2026 for those ones at the end I mentioned.
And Coupe’s never launch at the same time from what I’ve seen. And to top that AMG’s are always way after that. So I’m pretty sure you’re good 😊
What colour did you go for?
Thank you! 🐾
@ I was aiming for Mojave silver but somehow it’s not available (at least in Mexico) so I changed for Selenite Gray.
Happy holidays, Nick!
Another year of great & informative videos from you Nick. Looking forward to a continuation in 2025. Merry Christmas & HNY. P.S. will the new CLA have an SB version I wonder?
Thank you! And Merry Christmas to you too!
Who knows? We’ll have to see what they launch! I guess it would make sense to as Mercedes don’t offer an electric estate
You have a vizsla! Bonus points!
Haha 🙏
Hi Nick, thanks for all the great videos, so helpful. I’ve just changed my lovely A250e for a c class, 24 hours in and loving it, but I don’t understand how to do routines. Have you done a video on them at some point? Many thanks
Thank you! 🙏 glad you enjoy them! 🤓🙏
I’ve actually just emailed Mercedes yesterday booking in some cars for 2025 for filming something on routines so I plan to make one!
@ brilliant, thanks so much, you have a great way of making it easy to understand. Have a great Christmas cheers
And you! 🤓🙏
Can you do a video explaining the whole changes in vehicle tax for 2025, please?
I have actually written up a few notes for a video like this, I plan to! Just got loads of things already booked in! 😅
I’ll try and squeeze it in!
Happy 2025 Nick.
Thank you! And you! 🤓🙏
Love you Nick ❤
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Nice! Thubs up
Thanks for watching!
Merry Christmas
Merry Christmas to you too! 🤓🙏
Hi Nick…Another good informative video…. Don’t tell me they are discontinuing the A Classe 🙈mines is just over a year old. Happy Christmas to you.
Thank you! We’ll have to see what Mercedes do over the next couple of years! Merry Christmas to you too!
Hope that Mercedes will have solid stage battery in 2025, merry Christmas 🎄🎁
Merry Christmas! 🎄
I love your Christmas specials. I can only imagine how amazing it would’ve been to go to Germany and see the factory. Our local dealership is getting a 25CLE 53 Cabrio. I have the build sheet, and it looks amazing. But it’s 98,000 USD. Should be here in April, same time I purchased my C300 Cab. Maybe time to upgrade? Love your puppy.
Thank you! 🙏
Changed this one up this year with a different intro and slightly different editing 🤓
Ooo nice 👌🏼 maybe!
Awh thank you 🐾
*I went to Mercedes World recently and they said the A Class is being discontinued by the end of 2025. Thanks for the vid this is super informative*
Thanks for sharing! Oh I’ve been there, I could spend a whole day there! 😅
How long ago was that? I heard the same thing last year. But was that before their EV offerings just didn’t sell. Maybe they’ll keep the A class around for a while longer?
Happy Holidays to you and yours! Thanks for the great videos!
Thank you! And to you too! 🙏
No worries! 🤓
Love your dogo , we have Vizsla too ! :)
🐾 🐾 Awh thank you! Vizsla’s are great! 😊
My wife's just bought a new A Class Premium Plus, and it's a great car with an awesome spec. Mercedes would be crazy to more out of the small/medium size hatchback ICE market so early - just look at what's happening with ford in the UK after they ditched the Fiesta - sales plummet, profitability down the toilet. Lots of people won't consider a "larger" car My wife looked at a new CLA or C Class but they just felt too big and she wasn't comfortable driving them. They will lose a lot of potential sales to other rival manufacturers - even from loyal brand customers,
Ah very nice! We’ll have to watch this space and see what happens! 🤓
The CLE 53 performance exhaust just pumps the sound through the speakers, it doesn't make the car louder on the outside(something a certain other AMG youtuber got wrong!). New sound regulations(which get harder for EU7) have put an end to loud cars.
also the dog is ace!
It’s a shame…I like AMG’s because of their unique growl!
Have you seen these sound capture devices in city centres like London that will fine you if your car is too loud? 😳
Haha thanks! 🐾
@@npoleary indeed!. I'm torn. I love the sound of a big V8 when used responsibly but I also don't want people to have to be pissed off for my hobby. The problem is there are enough people out there willing to be anti-social with their exhausts to ruin it for the rest of us.
If it is discontinued it is a concern what will happen with trade in values. Will they take a plunge or might it drive used values up?
Hard to say, depends how the market reacts.
The most recent models to stop production were the were the C-Class Coupe & Cabriolet & E-Class Coupe & Cabriolet models. So possibly that might paint a picture? I personally didn’t see what the values were before though….
Interesting video Nick 👍 seems like the EQC is being discontinued as it’s not in the Mercedes new car list? Maybe the new CLA electric in an SUV style will replace the EQC?
Best seasons wishes 🎉
Ah yes that one was dropped a little while ago now
But I do keep seeing “EQC mkii spy shots” I was going to include it in this video but I only found that rumour in a couple of places
Possibly! That would make sense!
And you thank you! 🙏
What breed is your dog? Looks to have a lot of personality. He stole the show!
Awwwwh yeah he does like to do that! He’s a Vizsla
Based on what I’ve heard working for them, they were going to get rid of the A models but have now pushed that date back a few years and from a definite to a potentially
I think they should keep it 👊🏼
I have heard myself that the A class is finishing next year but I really wish they would keep the A class 4 door saloon, I much prefer saloons and coupe's to hatchback and even suv's though today I was behind a GLC and it looked stunning.
Yeah we’ll have to see what they do!
Interesting stuff Nick. Can’t understand the logic behind giving up the smaller car market entirely and it would be a big surprise and disappointment to a lot of people. Looking at the obvious though - is there room for both an A Class Saloon and a CLA as they exist now? Also, I’m unsure how good a seller the B Class is for Mercedes any longer, certainly in the UK. We’ll have to wait and see what happens. Ken
Thanks for watching Ken!
Yeah we’ll have to wait and see! 🙏
😂 It's you blaming us for you not going shopping in time 😂
11:37 it's panto season i.e. behind you! :)
Great video, as always. You think there will be any decent deals on the E Class next year? £68k for a E220d Prem+ is silly. Seen these have £1k support from this week. Thank you
Thank you! 🙏
Possibly? Sorry I wouldn’t know about offers etc, in the UK Mercedes actually changed to a thing called Agency when it comes to selling cars.
So basically when you buy a new car, there’s no haggling now in between different dealers. They’re all the same price. They do have offers and discounts throughout the year on selected models. But every dealer will be 100% exactly the same.
So this way, you just go to your preferred one 🤓
For the E-Class though, I highly doubt they would have offers on such a new car but seeing as it will have been out for a little as of next year, possibly? You’ll have to keep an eye out. Or get chatting with dealers to see if they are selling demo’s etc
Currently through, the E-Class in some areas has more tech than the S-Class! It’s a beautiful car!
I assume then you no longer have a contract with a dealer for your car and it’s now directly with MB UK who have sold you the vehicle, so any issues, complaints are for MB UK to sort. If not the “agency” agreement with retailers would be illegal as its price fixing and anti-competitive.
Mercedes dealers in the UK would sort anything for servicing or if something needed looking at. But they sell on behalf of Mercedes UK 🤓
But they are their own businesses outright.
I used to supply the automotive industry, GM, SAAB, ROVER, PEUGEOT. They use a prefix of normally two letters and then numbers for a new car. They also start developing a new model 5 to 6 years ahead of the current model.
Yeah I know it’s crazy to think that they’ll be working on the 2032 CLA 😅 (or drawing and designing at this stage anyway)
Off topic for this video, but I wonder if you could do a video on how MBUX and Mercedes Me navigation favourites work? My new GLA doesn't sync to the app, and the way favourites are arranged in-car seems a bit poor? Thank you!
I could add it to the list of potential future videos! 🙏
Thanks for the suggestion!
@npoleary Thanks Nick!
Never mind the cars. I spied a Vizsla in there. Gorgeous dog! Love my ginger ninja!!!
Ginger Ninja 😅 haha
Yeah he’s great, he’s actually fallen asleep on me at the moment while I reply to comments 😅
@ Mine does the same. Usually at night with a whole free bed and she jumps up and will lay on top of me 😂
Velcro dogs! 😅
@ Exactly! Mine is an old girl these days so even more Velcro than when she was younger and wilder.
Awwwwh 🥹
I was told some years ago by a Mercedes sales man that the A class car saved Mercedes.
It would be a shame if they discontinue it.
I love your dog! Viszla?
Oh yes! 👍🏼
If 4 door coupe is a car, my guess is it will be a CLE 4 door coupe, hence the return of the CLS in 450, 53 and possibly 63.
I thought the current new GLC is the facelift model.
I have a red b class and it’s started blistering on nearly all the panels I have taken it to Mercedes garage and someone came and had a look at it while I waited that was nearly 3 weeks ago ie this a common problem with the colour red? I forgot to say that the car is a 2014
Best thing to do is chat to someone who works at a dealer about that one. Mercedes do have corrosion warranties like most car manufacturers but chatting with for example their body shop repair people will be your best bet. They’ll be able to diagnose what has caused that.
I’m no expert on paint by any means but I know that black and red cars are the most difficult to maintain (I’m talking years and years of ownership). Paint has improved massively since my first car years ago.
Hello Nick, I hope you can help me with this current issue of mine. I recently got a 2025 GLC 300 and all is fine except there is a whistling sound once I reach 45 MPH and doesn’t go away until I slow down below 45. It kind of sounds like an air leak. I took it to back to Mercedez and they said that it was due to the new design of the GLC 300. They won’t do anything else. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Really sorry I’ve never worked on diagnosing cars like that so only thing I can suggest, there is no harm in getting a second opinion. Just head to another dealership and see what they say (if there’s one nearby).
I’ve never known a car to whistle at high speed though unless there’s roof bars on or something.
@ thank you Nick. No problem.
Hi Nick. Don't know if you're aware of the duplicate contacts issue...
I try to call one person, and MBUX presents me with two options - mobile 1 or mobile 2. And they are the same.
I have my contacts in my mobile, SIM, WatsApp... but this never happened before. Only with MBUX.
Do you know how to solve this? It's very annoying.
Thanks
What model of phone do you have? 🤓
@npoleary Merry Xmas Nick!!
It's an OPPO A60 (android version 14).
Merry Christmas! 🎄
Not 100% familiar with Android’s but I know there was an option in the contacts section to only show contacts saved on “phone” or “Sim” or “Google Account”. Unlike iPhones where it’s phone only, Androids do let you view contacts from more places.
can i add a auto start on the ml350 blutech 2015 amg prem ... and ca i have it drive out of a parking spot? and lol how much please
Not sure what you mean by auto start?
@ being able to point remote to start my ml350 from inside my house
Sadly that doesn’t exist here in the UK. I’ve heard remote start is available elsewhere in selected other countries but I’ve never seen it before as I’m based here.
pick up new EQB 250+ 10 January any advice
Ooo nice!
1) They’ll be a video dropping on my channel on the 27th December 👌🏼 (you’ll love it! Without giving too much away if you’re picking up a new Mercedes, it’ll be very valuable!)
2) Have you got a charger fitted at home? 🤓
Seems like everyone is forgetting about the E63!!
What's the model on the shelf behind you.
Well spotted! I was waiting to see if anyone noticed 👀
Mercedes very kindly gifted me the new CLE Cabriolet model when I went to the film the CLE Cabriolet and the CLE 53 earlier in the year. First time out of the original packaging! 👀
Hi. Can we expect new mbux software update in 2025 for the current cars?
Sadly Mercedes don’t really post about software updates in the years I’ve made videos about them. They release software security updates and bug fixes more than anything else (and of course map updates for the in-built nav)
But extra features are found on the new generations of multimedia system, so new model released every 3-4 years.
So as an example, A-Class came out in 2018, slight change in the generation of multimedia system in 2022 (ish)
What do you think about the chinese going to make mercedes engine?
When I asked Mercedes they stated that the engine was 100% developed in house but produced by their partners Geely (who are located in China).
My thoughts, I have no problem with this whatsoever.
When I get my hands on one that I can drive in the UK, I’ll put it through its paces for a review. However, if it delivers on emission standards, is quiet under load, has decent power at all RPM’s, has good MPG and is reliable, what is there not to love?
My thoughts on it being made in China specifically, no problem whatsoever. There are many things that come from China. I’ve never been, but there are cheap things that come from China, but also some of the best products that I have ever used come from China. These include the very device that am replying to you on, every single video you see on my channel has been edited on by a device “made in china”. Even my drone that I sometimes use is the best out there, I would not use anything else in these examples.
Let’s check it out when it arrives 🤓🙏
Are they doing a AMG 45 on the new CLA ?
That would be cool! When Mercedes bring out a new model, they usually bring out AMG’s a year or so later (if they do for this one).
So we’ll have to keep an eye out in 2026
@ I’m currently considering getting a cla45 s or maybe the c63 trading in my Audi rs3 8y
Nice! 👌🏼
How’s the Audi been? 🤓
@ Audi has been good bit bored now want something different had it 3 years now, would love to try merc heard they do some great deals.
@@Mylopas22 Hi, yes you are right about good deals at Mercedes. I traded in my 2021 CLA 45s for a new facelift CLA 45s last month and I paid the same price as I did in 2021 and included 2 years free servicing in the deal. Brilliant car!
merc not 4 me i will stick to my porsche&meetup great vlogs fella merc info not 4 me happy 2025
Glad you enjoy the videos! What Porsche do you have?
Still nothing on sound drive : -(
No not yet, I still would like to experience that! 🤓🙏
The CLA 2025 will be on the Brussels car show in januari '25?
I highly doubt it as it’s not been released yet, when I was in Austria, Mercedes specifically said it was in spring somewhen
@@npoleary I heard a rumour about it so we will see but I also doubt it.
@@npoleary OK, I just found out; in Brussels CLA will be shown in the patio but camouflaged. The official world premiere is for Rome march 13
Cool! 👌🏼 thanks for sharing!
I really can’t see Mercedes ceasing the A-Class especially as it’s one of their best sellers, seem to remember reading it’s the No1 top selling hatchback 🤔
The problem is, it is a best seller here. And most likely only here. As a global business it probably doesn’t sell as well as others in other countries or in some countries it’s not even for sale.
I hope they don’t as it’s a good car! 🤓
@ I could see the B-Class going but the sole purpose of the A-Class is to encourage newbies into Mercedes ownership at an entry level price with the hope you’ll upgrade higher up in the range in the future, the Mercedes dealership where I purchased my A200 told me exactly that so I can’t see it, but time will tell I guess, maybe you’ve heard it from a good source & know way better than me Nick… I’m just saying it doesn’t make sense to me.
Anyway thanks for all your content & have a great Christmas & a happy New year, look forward to further updates from you in 2025 👍🏻
@@npolearythis news comes back every year since 2022
Good evening Nick-I am profoundly disturbed about the demise of the A250! Mine is 2023 and 21,000k's. I never gave Mercedes permission to discontinue this model! I am horrified just thinking about driving an obsolete Mercedes around New Zealand! Would you be kind enough to ask Mercedes to reconsider their position please? The 165Kw engine on 100 octane fuel is a magnanimous tribute to the man who built it. I've always considered my A250 THE Mercedes Benz-the rest of the range are nothing more the copies of it! 😊
Hey!
It makes sense from a global perspective, there are only a couple of countries where hatchbacks are sold in the masses (UK is one of them). We love a good hatchback here!
So we’ll have to see, it will be a shame if they do. Sadly whatever their decision I’m sure they’re already committed! I’ll keep everyone updated if I hear anything.
The pope bought a g wagon. 😮