My car was damaged by a hit-and-run driver - should I repair it or just sell it?

My 2013 BMW 520d Touring has done 101,000 miles. But recently I saw that someone had driven into the side of the car and hadn’t stopped or left their details. Both near side doors are scratched and dented,...

Trade-in price for BMW 520d?

I’m looking at a 2016 BMW 520d Touring with 49,000 miles, with a 12-month warranty, priced at £17,695. I plan to trade in my 2014 BMW 520d Luxury with 76,000 miles. Both cars have a full service history...

Can you recommend a transmission specialist?

I have an RAC warranty on a 2016 BMW 520. A seal on the transmission inlet needs replacing but the warranty only covers labour at £50 an hour not the £160 an hour my main dealer charges Do you know...

Audi A6 vs BMW 5 - which is the better used buy?

I need to buy a large used car. I've narrowed my choices to a 2017 Audi A6 or a 2016 BMW 530d. Similar miles and price. Which car would you choose?

Are diesels a definite no for city driving?

I'm considering getting a secondhand BMW 3 or 5 Series but the vast majority of my driving is in the city and I rarely do over 20 miles per day. There are some great deals on diesel cars but should I avoid...

If I change the battery in my BMW does it need to be reprogrammed?

I have a 2012 BMW 520d. The battery is the original and would not start the car after not being used for two weeks. It's fine when I use the car regularly. Is this a job I can do myself, or does the battery...

What's the best car for private hire work?

I have about £20k including trade in and am looking for a vehicle for private hire work. What do you think about the Mercedes E-Class?

My 2012 car failed its MoT due to a faulty DRL - is this right?

A couple of days ago my 2012 BMW 520d failed its MoT due to O/S DRL not working. The dipped and high beams worked fine. It cost me almost £800 to change the whole headlight and the DRL module to pass the...

I recently bought an approved used BMW that's very faulty - what are my rights?

On 1 October 2017, I purchased a BMW 5 Series (approved used from a BMW dealership. Since then the car has been in for repairs three times. It shut down on the motorway, had warped front discs and split...

Can you suggest a runflat tyre brand that gives a smooth ride?

I have been running Pirelli P7 runflats (225/55 R17 Y) on my BMW 5 Series for years. Is there now a runflat available which might give a less hard ride?