Should I have my BMW 1.8 diesel 'chipped' for better torque and fuel economy?

I have a 2010 BMW 1.8 diesel automatic and was interested in having it remapped/chipped to improve torque and hopefully mpg, which is 48mpg at the moment. The BMW dealer told me that they did not do it,...

What's causing my BMW 3 Series to misfire?

I have a BMW 3 Series automatic. Presently, the car misfired on the first start of the day, but clears after five minutes. I’ve replaced two coil packs, injectors, plugs and the high pressure fuel pump,...

Accident management company trying to make me take a hire car?

I was recently hit from behind whilst static in a traffic jam (ironically trying to pass another accident). The other party admitted full fault and as a company car driver I informed my leasing company....

New lease car delivered with bodywork damage - what should I do?

My new BMW 330D M Sport Touring was delivered a few weeks ago; it had two small stone chips on the n/s rear quarter panel, and a hairline scratch on the black gloss part of the door. I corresponded with...

Do you recommend a BCA auction to sell my 2010 BMW 335i?

Back in Jan/Feb you advised that BCA might be a good place to sell my 2010 BMW 335i Coupe, 23,000 miles, manual, excellent condition. I was wondering whether that advice still holds, as I shall be going...

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?...

BMW 3 Series Touring differential fault

My 2007 BMW 3 Series Touring has been diagnosed as a differential problem. The car has covered 64,000 miles and has a full BMW service history. I’ve been quoted £1400 plus fitting for a new diff, but can’t...

Will an oil change void my BMW warranty?

I recently had an oil change carried out on my 2008 diesel BMW 3 Series by a non-franchised garage. I have a BMW warranty that I pay for on a monthly basis, but I have discovered AFTER the oil service...

Which diesel company car can you recommend that fits my company's requirements?

For the first time in 14 years I am about to get a company car with a job I start on 1 July. The criteria below make for a wide ranging choice. I do about 25,000 miles per year and have a family with three...

BMW wheel corrosion

I noticed the alloy wheels on my BMW E91 320d have corroded three years and three months after I bought the car from new. The wheels have been well looked after and the car has only done 35000 miles. BMW...