Winter tyre profile on BMW X3 -what should it be?

My wife has a 2009 BMW X3 X-drive 2.0-litre which has 235/55 R17 standard tyres fitted. Having read your frequent comments about the benefits of fitting winter tyres she is about to "take the plunge" and...

What could be causing my BMW X3's ABS, DSC and xDrive systems to malfunction?

I have an 80,000-mile BMW E83 2004 X3 3.0i automatic. Recently, the brake warning light came on in conjunction with the warning lights for ABS, DSC/xDrive and the tyre pressure indicator. The 4-wheel drive...

Why has our BMW X3 lost £20,000 in value in less than two years?

We bought a BMW F25 X3 X-Drive 2.0D SE 8-speed automatic 21 months ago. The total price including extras and a spare set of alloy wheels with cold weather tyres was £41,000. We recently asked the BMW dealer...

Can you recommend a petrol-engined four-seat coupe?

We are about to change cars and would like a good-looking coupe four-seater with comfort and a bit of luxury, petrol engine and manual gearbox. I am 80 and my wife is 70 and nowadays the majority of our...

Is there somewhere that will repair my BMW 330d's ABS pump cheaply?

I own a 2007 BMW 330d SE Touring, purchased new. Since the warranty expired I have had my servicing done independently. In July the ABS warning lights came on the dash. A diagnostic check at an independent...

Why doesn't my BMW's Efficient Dynamics system work for short journeys?

The AutoStop/Start on my 2009 BMW 120 M Sport stopped operating on a journey from Bromley, Kent to Cornwall. On return from holiday, 500 miles later, I booked the car into my BMW dealer. I was told my...

Should I have the inlet swirl flaps removed from my BMW X5?

I was most interested to read your advice to a BMW E53 X5 owner, suggesting having the engine inlet manifold swirl flaps removed. Because of a repetitive computer warning, my own 45,000 mile BMW 330d had...

Exporting a car to Portugal - is it worth it?

I live in Portugal where buying a new car is extremely expensive. Do you know a broker that can supply a LHD, preferably a BMW X3 or Honda CR-V ,for me to buy in UK and export to Portugal?

What's wrong with my car?

I bought a 3-series BMW estate from a car supermarket about 18 months ago. It was high mileage (80,000) but was only four years old with a couple of previous owners. However, since buying the car, I have...

Which fast but subtle car?

A friend has £12,000 to spend on a used car. Performance and handling are very important. Badge, status, and frivolities such as heated seats, sat-nav, electric mirrors etc are totally unimportant. Both...