Which winter tyres for my BMW 520d?

I have a 2008 BMW 520d Touring and am giving serious consideration to fitting a set of winter tyres as you have recommended on numerous occasions in The Daily Telegraph. What tyres do you recommend for...

Do winter tyres have additional benefits over runflats?

I decided to fit winter tyres this year, and now use Avons on 16-inch steel rims to replace the original 17-inch runflats on my BMW 3-Series. As expected, grip is great, but there is also a very noticeable...

Which comfortable, economical car for long distance commuting?

I'm about to start a 500 miles per week weekly commute in my new role and need to make a choice on company car to fit several needs. With this mileage and cost of fuel it's got to be economical. I have...

Which SUV for winter driving, off-roading and motorway journeys?

Currently I own a fully loaded Mercedes C350 Sports. It is the best car I have ever owned and I have thoroughly enjoyed its power, road handling and comfort over the past five years and 68,000 miles. However,...

Should I buy an ex-Olympic fleet BMW 320d?

I am seriously considering the purchase of a high spec BMW 320d auto saloon F30. The car is eight months old, has covered 1300 miles and is an ex-Olympic fleet car. Assuming that the 1300 miles will have...

How do get out of locked a BMW if you can't smash a window?

How do you get out of a locked BMW if you have been locked in by the driver with the key as he walks away? This is a safety issue as there is no way out if you have no means a breaking a window and its...

Which of these three saloon cars is best?

I'm thinking of buying either a: Mazda 6 2008 2.0d or 2.2d hatchback BMW 320d 2006 saloon Mitsubishi Lancer 2.0 diesel 2008 saloon Which one would you recommend and why?

Winter Tyres on a BMW Coupe - thanks for your advice

I am just writing to say that having finally taken your (repeated) advice and put some winter tyres on my 330i BMW Coupe, I am absolutely astounded at the difference they make. This morning I have driven...

Best cars for a back-pain sufferer

My wife suffers a chronic and quite unique lower-back problem, she also drives 25,000 miles a year and finds it hard to remain out of pain for long. Her current car (Volvo S40) has great seats and she...

Which car is capable of covering high mileages reliably?

I am an equine veterinary surgeon doing over 40,000 miles a year. My Saab 9.3 2.2-litre diesel has come to the end of its life at close to 300,000 miles. What do you suggest to replace it? I always buy...