Porsche 911 or BMW 6 Series?

I have been offered a four year old Porsche Carrera Cabriolet with only 7000 miles, excellent condition, but £52k original cost with extras £90k. Is a BMW 6 Series Convertible a better buy for day to day...

I need a comfortable load lugger?

I am a big guy with lots of stuff and need an SUV to go on the motorway. Reliablity, comfort and power are important. Running costs less so. I have narrowed choice to 39k mile, 2012 X5 40d M Sport from...

How to fit tyre sensing valves to a BMW?

In 2011, I bought a 2010 BMW 520d touring and a set of extra alloy (327 style) 17 inch wheels with 225/55 R17 run-flat winter tyres. This year I traded the car in and bought a June 2014 320d xDrive Touring....

Refund or repair?

I recently purchased a 2008 BMW 520d from an independent dealer for the sum of £5425. The recorded mileage at the time of the sale was 129,420 miles. On the evening of 21st March 2015, the car began to...

Should BMW pay for timing chain tensioner failure?

My 09 plate 74,000 mile BMW 118i has just been diagnosed as needing a new engine by BMW Maidenhead as a result of the timing chain tensioner failing and getting sucked into the rest of the engine, causing...

Engine issues when petrol low

I have a BMW 116 2006 model where everything seems to be fine until petrol is low the symptoms start to show. First the engine management light will come on and than there will be a loss of power on acceleration....

BMW 3 Series making a strange noise

My 2011 BMW 3 Series is making a strange a whirring noise when the air con is switched on. This noise becomes noticeable when the engine reaches around 1500rpm and it seems to be synchronised with the...

BMW want £600 to fix a small scratch - What's the cheaper alternative?

I have scratched the plastic painted surface immediately behind the tow bar on my BMW X5. My local dealer has quoted £600 to repaint a small section. Can you advise on an alternative?

When should I change my tyres due to age?

I have a BMW 520d which is six years old and has completed 56,000 miles on three of the original Goodyear runflats, which still have 4mm left. Should I consider replacement due to age or mileage. They...

Used car doesn't match advert - can I reject it?

I brought a used BMW X5 from a reputable dealer; however, I've noticed the car's equipment doesn't match the advert. As a result, brake function (with the cruise control), heated front seats and tinted...