Can I retrofit Apple CarPlay to my 2019 car?

I have a 69 plate BMW X1 which has the standard BMW sat nav but no support for Apple CarPlay/Android Auto. Is it possible to upgrade or retrofit this while retaining the remaining standard features including...

Will fitting an aftermarket immobiliser affect the warranty on my new car?

I have just bought a BMW iX1 as my last car was stolen. I want to get a Ghost immobiliser fitted - will this affect the warranty on my car?

Is TPMS accurate?

How accurate are the tyre pressure monitors factory fitted to the wheel rim. have a 71-plate BMW 118 and after using the gauge on the pump to inflate the tyres to the correct pressure, the electronic information...

Why does my BMW have two batteries?

There are two batteries in a my BMW 330e 2017, excluding the high voltage battery. One auxiliary battery under the bonnet and another battery in the boot. What is the role of these two batteries? How are...

What's the best estate car on an £8000 budget?

I am looking for a decent family car that is still sporty to drive. I was thinking about a BMW 5 Series Touring or a Ford Mondeo. Currently I have a double pushchair so the boot needs to be big. Also,...

How can I prevent my tyres getting damaged by potholes?

MY 2022 BMW M340i Touring failed its first mot yesterday. Yes, you’ve guessed, pothole damage to the front near side tyre. This will be the third tyre I will have had to replace in 18 months (this tyre...

Is wing mirror theft a common occurrence?

My son had the wing mirrors stolen from his 2024 model year BMW 3 series Touring. The surrounding plastic was broken, so they appear to have been ripped off. The car alarm was not triggered. Do you suppose...

What is a good small PHEV?

We currently have a 2016 Mini Clubman and with the back seats down we can easily fit our three large dogs in. We would like to change to a plug in hybrid, what hatch back models are there of a similar...

Why is my reverse camera flickering?

I have recently purchased a 2016 BMW 320d SE Estate. I noticed that the reverse camera seems to flicker and the brightness seems to change whilst reversing. Included with the purchase was a 6 month warranty....

What fun two-seater convertible do you suggest?

We are thinking about getting a two seat fun car for our retirement. We love the Mazda MX-5 but sadly with one pair of super-long legs, it’s simply too small. Ideally a tin-top convertible, what are our...