Theft via OBD port

Recent articles in the press regarding a security flaw with late registered BMWs causes me concern. I've looked at the internet and there is a lot of information about vehicles being stolen by accessing...

A new medium car

I am selling my 2003 Renault Clio 1.4 Expression automatic (owned since new). I am looking to purchase a new, larger car with 5 doors and more BHP to transport four adults in comfort when required. I need...

3 Series misfiring

I have owned this car since February 2012, local BMW dealership investigated intermittent engine misfire in February and advised loose coil pack, but a new set (recommended) £300. Due to having a 3rd...

Someone from the Channel Islands wants to buy my car from the UK - is this a scam?

I'm selling privately and had an offer from someone in the Channel Islands. The buyer is not coming over in person, they just want to send a shipping company. I'm concerned with payment over to UK and...

Stop/start and flat batteries

I am about to purchase a new BMW 1 Series and have been told of a well known problem with all stop start models - that the electrics (battery/alternator) are not able keep the battery charged if other...

A-Class, 1 Series or A3?

Hello I was wondering which one of the following 3 cars would you say is the best: BMW 1-series, 2012 Audi A3, 2012 Mercedes-Benz A-class. Early reviews have shown that the A-class has been a bit of...

Run flat tyres

My wife and I so much agree with your belief that "run flat" tyres might well save our lives but can find no input on which manufacturers other than BMW offer them on new vehicles, could you please advise...

Broken 1 Series timing chain

My timing chain has snapped on my BMW 118d. It has done 86k and recieved a full service just over a month ago, since the service it was involved in a collision from the rear which needed a new rear bumper....

We need a new car with easy access and good reliability with low mileages - what do you suggest?

We are a couple in our early 70s and we have enjoyed a Mercedes C180 for some years, but it gives signs of rising repair costs and we give signs of decreasing hip and knee flexibility. I am also 6 feet...

Why are some dealers dishonest when recommending the replacement of parts on my BMW X5?

I wonder whether the 18-month-old Polo that needed new front discs and pads after 8500 miles really needed them? In my experience the worst people for try to sell me unnecessary things during a service...