Dealer warranty is not worth the paper it is written on - what are my options?

A couple of months ago I bought a used BMW 5 Series (2011) from a dealer. The car was sold with a warranty, which covers all suspension and parts. A month after I bought the car the rear suspension dropped...

Why is my 5 Series using so much oil?

I recently purchased an extremely low mileage 2007 BMW 5 Series. What is BMW's thinking about oil usage which is between 1/2 and 1 litre per 1000 miles? It is obviously designed to consume this ammount

Best wheels and tyres for BMw 535d?

What are the right rim size and wheels to buy for my BMW 535d E60 for summer? I want to improve the ride and comfort.

Stolen car recovered - do I have to take it back?

I had my 2003 BMW 5 Series stolen three months ago and the police have just informed me that it has been recovered. They also informed me that the car has been involved in some offences in the UK. Can...

Can the buyer of a car I sold sue me for a worn clutch?

I recently sold an 8-year old BMW 525D advertised as in good condition but with 127,000 miles on the clock. The buyer negotiated the price down because the computer did not work properly and then drove...

I get good mileage from my BMW 5 Series on low profile tyres.

I have read with some interest your reader reports about low profile tyres and their problems. I have had a 2007 BMW 535d Sport from new with 245/35x19 (front) and 275/30x19 (rear), all Conti Sport Contact...

Would you recommend a petrol-engined car for short journeys to the golf course?

I wonder if you would be so kind as to give me some advice regarding my next car. I have been driving a BMW 530d since 2003 and using it to make very frequent long commutes to Scotland from Herts. It has...

BMW with limp home mode fault

My friend has a 2008 BMW 5 Series 520D automatic, which he has owned since new. It has always been serviced on time by the local BMW dealer, but has recently developed an intermittent fault where it suddenly...

Would you recommend the 2008 BMW 520d SE or the Mercedes-Benz E220 CDI?

I have found two saloon cars for a similar price. Both are 2008 models with full service history and will come with a 2-year warranty. The dealer will take my wife's car as a trade-in. The cars are a BMW...

What is causing signal interference with my BMW 5 Series' radio?

My 2004 BMW 5 Series Touring, has suddenly developed interference on the radio, especially on medium and long wave, but not on FM. I understand that the aerial is in the rear window, but whether the heated...