Buying and Maintaining a 126 S-Class Mercedes Paperback – 7 April 2017

What can I say except "WOW". I bought this book not really knowing what to expect but as soon as I started leafing through the pages I knew I'd got probably the most valuable resource for my newly acquired Mercedes C126! This book has all the issues that these cars experience documented in great detail with good photos and brilliant advice on how to fix things - who knew for example, the exact number of the paint I need to make the dashboard needles the correct colour again!I seriously can't recommend this book enough for anyone who owns or is thinking of buying a W126/C126! I may even order a second copy so I can have one in the car and one in the house!

This book is full of practical information for anyone who owns one of these cars. It will provide interest for the owner with no mechanical knowledge to a fully-trained mechanic (or should I say motor vehicle technician nowadays?) and everyone in between. I have had my 126 for less than a year and am still learning about it. This book is a valuable part of my toolkit.It contains information on the model's history, what to look for when buying, preventive and routine maintenance and repairs. There are clear explanations accompanied by colour photographs. It is printed on good quality paper and will look good on the coffee table in the lounge.I am currently half way through reading it. From what I have seen up to now I would recommend it to all 126 owners.

I received this today. I haven't read it all. It's packed with useful information. What I have read is clear, informative and written in an easily accesible style.Great for me as I have long owned W 126 S Classes. Hopefully for those other marque owners Nik Greene wil produce a book for you too!Update: Having read further there are a couple of issues. SEC 5060m long p31 4935mm long p213 (Seems pedantic but I have a very tight garage, and detracts from the authoritative nature of the book.) Plus a few more typos. Not sure who proof read this book. BUT there is even more useful info than I first thought - the author clearly knows his 126's inside out - literally.

I’d been nervous about buying a W126 Mercedes and so ordered this book in hope of some enlightenment.In short this book is excellent. Comprehensive with detailed spec information and useful selection of repair and maintenance jobs well described and illustrated with photos.Above all, and unlike other such books, it highlights risks but isn’t a pessimistic view - I feel more enthused than ever about buying a car but will take it with me to check all the risk areas.If in doubt just buy this book!

I have been obsessed by the W126 since it was launched in 1979 and thought I knew everything about it. This book has completely opened my eyes up to so much more information and detail that I simply didn’t know and is an absolute asset for any W126 owner.

Just received my copy and among all the buying guides that I have in my library, this one must be one of the most comprehensive, well written, generously illustrated.It certainly becomes the "go to" book for the topic (W126 S Class Mercedes) and for me, sets a high bar, a new standard, for anyone thinking of doing a specific model buying/maintenance guide.Very well done.Cannot wait for the next book.

Had the book for over three weeks now, it's become an invaluable asset to assist maintain my 3 x W126's. Really appreciate the level of detail in "Routine Maintenance" section. Book has given me the impetus to take on jobs that really needed to be done. Quality of illustrations and pictures are impressive. Wish I had access to this book when I took on my first W126,

Well worth it if you own one of these cars or thinking of getting one. Some great detail and inspired me to get cracking with the little jobs. Attention to detail is excellent and high quality photos and diagrams help. Would love to see a second volume with some project focused guides, but this is a must have in my opinion.