Which wheels and tyres can I fit to my BMW 318i to improve the ride comfort and noise?

My May 2011 BMW 318i SE came on 17-inch wheels and 45 profile Bridgestone tyres. The ride is hard and the tyres noisy. What might I consider to improve things without affecting the stability of the car?...

Why won't my warranty cover an engine seizure caused by an incorrectly-torqued oil sump plug?

I write to advise extreme caution with regard to the purchase of AA warranties. I am 83 years of age (a retired school teacher) and I have had a number of BMWs in the past. I have had my 2005 320d SE from...

Should I buy a BMW 320d which is missing service stamps?

I am looking at a 2008 BMW 320d with 15,000 miles. The trouble is, it only has one stamp in the service book. Should engine oil be changed every year, regardless of miles done?

Should I change the timing chain on my 3 Series?

My local mechanic, who has been pretty good with my cars so far, is strongly suggesting that the timing chain be replaced now at its 150,000 mile service. The mechanic agrees that there are no obvious...

2006 BMW 320d, 66000 mileage. FSH. Turbo has gone. Is this much too early for it to have gone?

My turbo has just blown. Mileage is only 66k. Is it very early for the turbo to go? The BMW garage checked the car and said that my oil was gloopy, and both this and the air filter were well overdue for...

trying to decide between petrol and diesel bmw estate i do about 10k miles per year

Trying to decide between a 2010 BMW 318i or a 320d. I do about 10k miles per year. What would you recommend - also do they both have timing belts or chains?

Confused about which car to buy - can you help?

I am one of those guys who do tons of research before buying a car, yet always regret the choice within few weeks. I have owned five cars and it happened five times. I value comfort, smooth ride, luxury...

How often should I change filters?

I've just had an oil/filter service on my recently purchased 4 year old 27,000 mile E93. What frequency of oil & filter change would you recommend in the future? The car will do about 8,000 miles p.a....

How do I price my unusual BMW 325i?

I am considering selling my slightly unusual BMW 325i (3.0L) SE Coupe. It was built in May 2007 as a BMW show car with the Sept 2007 Efficient Dynamics spec (N53 engine, etc), but BMW UK only registered...

Tyres changed for none-runflats on a BMW

I have just purchase a used BMW 318i SE from a non BMW Franchised Dealer. When I test drove the car is had Bridgestone Potenza Run-Flat tyres all round. Before agreeing to purchase the car I confirmed...