Have we done something wrong when transferring a personal plate onto another car?

My wife had, until recently, a personal plate on her BMW Z4 but sold the plate and transferred another personal plate (which she had on retention) to the BMW. It was last used on an Audi TT she owned at...

What medium-sized petrol SUV with a comfortable interior, enjoyable drive and good performance can I get for £60,000?

I'm looking for a refined medium-sized SUV with comfortable interior, enjoyable drive and good performance. I'd also like DAB and iPhone connectivity. Is the BMW X3 a good choice or are there better alternatives?...

What is the EDC gearbox in the Renault Scenic like?

I like the look of the new model Renault Scenic and am considering changing my lovely BMW E89 Z4 M Sport auto for one. The Dynamique S Nav appears to be a good spec with fold down seats for my RC helicopters....

What soft roader could offer good ride comfort?

I'm 81 and about to change from my BMW 3 Series convertible for something easier to enter and exit. It would be helpful to know if any "soft roader" matches the ride comfort of its maker's market niche-equivalent...

Does my car qualify for the £140 rate?

Does my car qualify for the £140 rate? It's a 2010 BMW 3 Series Coupe 2.5-litre.

Does the engine need taken out to replace the DMF and timing chain in a BMW 5 Series 2.0d?

I have a BMW 5 Series 2.0d from new that has now done about 95,000 miles. It started making some funny noises so my husband took it to our BMW dealership who have serviced it from new. They told him the...

What should we replace our BMW 1 Series with for a spacious boot, quality interior and a competent drive?

We need to change our 3 year old BMW 118d M Sport for a petrol automatic with a better boot than the 1 Series, an easy lift hatch, and the refinement you get with the BMW. Good roadholding and a competent...

Does the transmission fluid in a BMW 318i require changing at 100,000 miles?

Does the automatic transmission fluid in my 2009 BMW 318i saloon require changing at 100,000 miles, even though it purports to be a "lifetime" item? I'm looking to run the BMW for as long as possible and...

Should I buy a BMW i3 with range extender to reduce my fuel bill for a longer commute?

I currently own a 2014 BMW 3 Series 2.0d M Sport with 31,000 miles and I average 48 - 50mpg on my 50 mile round trip commute. I'm about to relocate due to work later in the year and the mileage is going...

What car should I buy for my 30,000 mile a year commute?

I recently changed jobs and will now be required to commute 30,000 miles per year, compared to previously 7000 miles. I have a 2015 Ford Focus which I purchased new before changing jobs that currently...