Should I part-exchange my BMW 123d Coupe for an Audi A1?

Thinking of part exchanging my BMW 123D COUPE on a 59-plate, 10,750 miles in Space Grey metallic against the new Audi A1 185ps to be delivered in April/May. What sort of money should I be getting offered...

Pre-reg risks - from a main dealer?

I am about to buy a BMW 3-Series through Broadspeed (online). The deal means the car would be registered first by the dealer and I would receive the V5 after approx 1-2 weeks, and be the second owner....

Leasing a new company car

I have the possibility of buying a company car (renting). What will be better, a fully-equipped Passat, Mondeo or Mazda 6, or a basic BMW 5-Series (also 3-Series, X3 or Audi an Audi A4 avant or Allroad)? Security...

Mercedes E Class Estate: E220 or E250?

I would appreciate your advice and views. I have the choice of BMW, Mercedes, Volvo and Audi for my next company car. After several test drives (BMW 520 Volvo V70 D5), I have been amazed by the Mercedes...

Intermittent engine problems

Hoping you can help. I have two questions: 1. My car (new 520DSE) is normally very quiet and smooth. However, the engine noise rises and the smoothness is lost on a regular basis (every fortnight or...

BMW 335xi Coupe

Just read your review of BMW 3-Series Coupe (E92) and you list the available 335 engines, both petrol and diesel as having all wheel drive options. Is this option available in the UK as it is not mentioned...

Buying a new car - cheap to run, can get to the dog in the boot - but still good fun!

I'm looking for a (nearly) new car, preferably five-door, that can fit a dog in the boot, with quick acceleration and some 'pizazz!' (I can't get excited by the undoubtedly brilliant VW Golf or Ford Focus) I've...

Fuel economy & emissions

I traded in my A3 2.0 petrol turbo manual (emissions 186 g/km) for a 3.0 3-Series BMW auto (emissions 170 g/km). The BMW seems to use more petrol, significantly so in London. I had imagined it would use...

Estate required

I have cira £10,000 to spend on a smallish estate (replacing an 156 Sportswagon). I fancy an Audi (A4 or A6), Merc (E-Class), Skoda or maybe an Alfa (159 Sportswagon). Reliability and cheap running costs...

New company car

I'm about to order a new company car. We are re-imbursed for petrol on a sliding scale, so >2 litres gives 30% extra per mile. I object to the Mondeo and S-MAX 2.2 engines only being a £5K option as you...