Which of these seven-seaters do you recommend?

Looking to buy either new Land Rover Discovery sport SE Tech or BMW X5 3.0TD xDrive30d M Sport. I have 3 small kids and will need space for other kids so have narrowed down choices to these two seven-seaters....

Need a large and comfortable automatic - any suggestions?

I currently drive a BMW 318i Touring with a manual gearbox, but am struggling to fit into the car and use the pedals. I would prefer a more upright driving position, with more head and leg room. Any suggestions?...

BMW Z4 fractured alloys - is this common?

In the 1.5 years I have had to replace five run flat tyres and three alloys because of punctures. In all cases the tyres were perfectly legal. BMW have dismissed my claim without explanation. This has...

BMW 1 Series struggles to change gear

My BMW 116i F20 is struggling to get into any gear from neutral when the engine is cold. Once moving changing between gears is fine. The problem seems to disappear once the engine is at operating temperature....

Increasing oil level - any idea why and is it serious?

Car was serviced 5000 miles ago. The oil level has now risen. I have checked the dipstick so it is not a faulty sensor. Any idea why and is it serious?

How much should a new BMW heater matrix cost?

A BMW dealer has quoted £1200 to have the heater matrix replaced on our 320i Touring, as it only heats the passenger side of the car. Is this excessive and if so can you suggest where might be good to...

Need a compact auto - what do you recommend?

I am thinking about changing my new shape BMW 116i. I want an auto that is not as low to get into, but still has some go in it. Any ideas?

Vegan car buyer - can you get luxury without leather?

I've been driving a lovely old Rover 827 and had thought to replace it with a 4x4 due to weekly slightly rutted track usage. However I am not impressed with the boot space (too much height, flat space...

Does the BMW 5 Series suffer from air con problems?

I'm looking to buy a nearly new BMW 5 series (2014 plate) but after looking at the BMW forums there seems to be a problem with air con condensers. According to the forums there are hundreds on back order...

Will performance fuels fix my car's misfire?

My BMW 3 Series Touring sometimes misfires and starts jerking (kangaroo style), on a trailing/light throttle about 1500rpm as though its in too high a gear when its not. BMW have queried what fuel I...