How can I improve the ride in my BMW?

How can I soften the ride of my BMW 218i Coupe. I don't want to drive it fast, just comfortably on our potholed roads. If changing tyres/wheels and/or suspension parts, will the warranty and insurance...

Can I fit all season tyres to my BMW X3?

My 2013 BMW X3 ill be due new tyres shortly. It uses 225/60/17V, currently Pirelli P7, which have lasted 40k miles. BMW say my transmission warranty will be void if I don't fit star rated tyres but my...

Wheel Alignment

I've just had a full new set of tyres fitted to my 2013 BMW 5 Series Touring 520d SE at 29,000 miles, the garage also did a wheel alignment check, and some adjustment was made to the toe on all 4 wheels....

Future car value after accident

My BMW 328i M Sport was recently involved in a car accident where a pick up truck drove into the rear of my vehicle whilst I came to stop in traffic. Significant damage to the rear boot, lights and bumpers...

Best sports car for a family of five?

I am looking for a high performance car that can fit a young family of five (that means 1 car seat and two boosters). It must boast good performance and handling. I am open to sports saloons and perhaps...

How often should I service my BMW 320i?

I've just taken the plunge and bought a three year old BMW 320i. Following your advice, I am getting the oil changed at a maximum interval of one year/10k miles and I will use Shell V-power unleaded in...

Should I buy my ex-lease 3 Series?

I lease a 2012 BMW 320d. It has done 14,000 miles and is regularly serviced. I retire next year and have the option of buying it for £11,500. Obviously my income will be reduced and I am a little concerned...

BMW X3 - is it possible to upgrade the radio?

I have just bought a used BMW X3 and it has come with the base level radio system with iDrive and no sat nav. What are my options for upgrading the system so that I can get sat nav and possibly DAB/Bluetooth?

BMW 3 Series need new brakes after 25k miles - Is this normal?

I'm being told by my local BMW dealer that after 25,000 miles both the disc and pads need to replaced on my 3 Series (335). This is because of supposed pitting and surface corrosion on the discs. I feel...

BMW 318d N47 engine failure

I have a five year old 318d with a N47 engine that has suffered a cam chain failure resulting in an engine write-off. BMW have offered to cover 50% of the cost of parts which brings an £11400 estimate...