Fuel economy & emissions

I traded in my A3 2.0 petrol turbo manual (emissions 186 g/km) for a 3.0 3-Series BMW auto (emissions 170 g/km). The BMW seems to use more petrol, significantly so in London. I had imagined it would use...

New company car

I'm about to order a new company car. We are re-imbursed for petrol on a sliding scale, so >2 litres gives 30% extra per mile. I object to the Mondeo and S-MAX 2.2 engines only being a £5K option as you...

Estate required

I have cira £10,000 to spend on a smallish estate (replacing an 156 Sportswagon). I fancy an Audi (A4 or A6), Merc (E-Class), Skoda or maybe an Alfa (159 Sportswagon). Reliability and cheap running costs...

X3 problems?

My daughter is proposing to buy a 2008 BMW X3 3.0l auto Diesel with 58000 miles on the clock. She mainly wants the car for transporting 2 children with prams, pushchairs and all that young children require....

BMW M3 E46

I currently run three cars, one of which is a 2006 M3 Convertible, acquired two years ago for about £24,500 with 12000 miles on the clock. The car was purchased from BMW Approved Used Cars on one of their...

Is it OK to run my BMW 3-Series without run flats?

Is it OK to run my BMW 3-Series without run flats? I find the ride too hard with run flats.

Which 4x4 SUV would you recommend for use in snowy conditions?

Being the owner of two rear-wheel-drive cars I am frustrated at being marooned in my house during the snowy conditions. As we live on slight hill we have not been able to drive to the nearest main road...

Which 4x4 SUV offers good comfort for a bad back sufferer and is reliable for short journeys?

I currently own a 5-year-old Porsche Boxster and am looking to change it in the next three or four months. I am retired, and enjoy my driving. However, family and bad back considerations suggest a change...

What do you think of the Evoque Cross-Coupe Range Rover? Is it worth the money?

I was just wondering what your thoughts are on the Evoque Cross-Coupe Range Rover five-door version. Also at £35,000, and being slightly smaller than the Freelander, is it worth the money? Or is there...

Where can I sell my late brother's BMW 530D and Ford Fiesta for the best price?

I have been appointed the executor for my late brother's will. I want you to give me a fair price for the disposal of his two cars. Unfortunately the family can’t agree on the prices, but all are willing...