Replacing a van with a 4x4

I want to replace my Vivaro van with a 4x4. It must be diesel automatic with good fuel economy. I frequently go up north for a week to stay in and decorate properties, so I need a large capacity. I do...

Broken timing chain on BMW with N57 engine

Recently the engine on my 3 Series Touring stopped dead. A trip to the BMW dealer revealed timing chain failure, and I have a bill for around £4000. I can't pay this at the moment, so I am without the...

Failure of engine on BMW 320i

My wife's BMW 320i SE Touring was bought new in 2006 from Cooper Wimbledon. She does about 5,000 miles a year and to date it has done 49,000miles. It has been regularly serviced by BMW. Earlier this year...

Which SUV to buy?

I have around £35.000 to spend on a new 4x4 car. The ones I have looked at so far are Discovery Sport, Volvo XC60, Audi Q5 and BMW X1. I think I have seen so many, I am more confused than ever on which...

Used car dealerships - what are my warranty rights?

I bought a car from Car Giant that has had several issues. I have asked for a written copy or verbal definition of the Car giant aftersales warranty or guarantee but was told that they don’t have one...

Replacement for MINI Cooper S

My wife bought a new MINI Cooper S in 2004, she has now done just over 30,000 miles and likes the still funky look of the car, but she now has arthritis in her hands and finds changing gear, particularly...

New BMW X1 fixed service contract and first oil change

I'm getting a new BMX X1 xDrive 20i. My mileage is 8,000 a year, minimum journey 10 miles from cold. Is the BMW service inclusive worthwhile and should I have oil changed before it's one year old? Is V-power...

Winter or all season tyres for a BMW 328i?

The car is presently on Goodyear runflat tyres and has no spare wheel. If I can fit an ordinary set of winter or all weather tyres, then in the event of a puncture she could use her breakdown cover. Winter...

I have put a deposit on a new BMW X3 for delivery March 2016. What should I do following the diesels scandal?

I have ordered and put a deposit down on a new BMW X3 due to be delivered March 2016. Should I cancel it or wait for BMW to sort themselves out?

Which is the better choice between these two cars?

I am buying a new car for my wife, and it's gonna be her first car. I have two offers: Mazda X3 Sport Nav, 2 litre petrol, Auto, stone leather seats, soul red body Or Mercedes A class 180 CDI, 1.5...