Which large saloon for comfort?

I am looking to buy a used Jaguar XF; BMW 5; Mercedes E or Audi A6. My Budget is a flexible £22k. Prime consideration is comfort - both in seats and ride quality. I probably would not recognise 'handling'...

4x4 reliability and Winter/Snow tyres

Is either of 2007 BMW X3 3.0d and 2006 ML320CDI likely to be appreciably more reliable than the other? For driving one of the above on road in bad winter weather and snow, should I use winter tyres or...

Juddering 3 Series clutch

I purchased an ex BMW 320D Tourer a few months ago at 2500 miles. I have now done about 4500 and from time to time have noticed slight clutch judder, usually when reversing up a slight slope or pulling...

Which four-seater convertible should I buy?

I am considering purchasing a four-seater convertible with a maximum price of £25,000. I have a list of four cars: BMW E93 3-Series, Audi A5, Lexus IS250C and a Volvo C70. I would appreciate your input...

Which large cruiser will accommodate us and our baby?

We're looking to change our three-door BMW 3-Series convertible for something that will accommodate our baby. Overall we currently do less than 10,000 miles a year and the journeys we do tend to be at...

Electronic dipstick failure on my BMW 3 Series - what was wrong with the old physical disptick?

BMW has abandoned the good old-fashioned dipstick that was cheap, reliable and accurate, for an electronic one. The system on my 3 Series has jammed on full and the BMW dealer has had the car for nine...

BMW 1 Series won't start

My 1 Series engine fires but then resorts to a chugging sound and does not fire up properly. No computer data problems on dash board, fuel all good. Car was towed back to our garage and the mechanic's...

Repair taking a long time - what can I do?

I had an accident in my car April 13th 2012. The insurance company sent the car to Just Car Clinic for repair. They said that it would be ready the 17th May 2012. This seamed to be reasonable for the amount...

Which BMW?

I shall be buying again in a few months. My no.1 priority is a great drive, then reliability. In addition, I need space for all my golf paraphernalia. I plan to spend between £10k and £15k, and my first...

Driving over the Alps - how to prepare?

My car is in VGC but which mechanical/coolant/electricals should I have checked prior to crossing the Alps? The brakes are my number one task. Any advice will be most welcome.