Should I specify X-drive four-wheel drive on my new BMW 320d?

I am about to order a new BMW F30 320d auto Touring and am seriously thinking on including their new four-wheel drive system. BMW advises me it drives by the rear wheels and kicks in when the front start...

How can young drivers protect their insurance premiums?

I am a Northern Irish male resident who holds a full motor vehicle and motorcycle driving licence and have seen your recommendations for cars for a 21-year-old. I have just turned 22 and have been in a...

Which used cabriolet?

I would like to buy a second hand four-seat automatic with a hard top folding roof. I'd like heated seats. My budget price is around £15,000 and I do about 6000 miles a year.

Do new BMWs have security flaws?

Is a new pre-reg by BMW (24/12/12) 320i Luxury xDrive subject to the security flaws which I read allow theft by cloning the remote key? Apparently the MO is to break the drivers window, plug into the...

What is causing signal interference with my BMW 5 Series' radio?

My 2004 BMW 5 Series Touring, has suddenly developed interference on the radio, especially on medium and long wave, but not on FM. I understand that the aerial is in the rear window, but whether the heated...

Why don't Volkswagen build a 4x4 Golf Estate with raised suspension?

My wife is totally devoted to our Mk IV Golf Estate TDI 130, the ideal mid-sized family workhorse, which will be 10 years old this year and has over 100,000 miles on the clock. It runs like a dream but...

What do you think of the new 3 Series BMW?

I would welcome your advice as I want to replace my BMW 525d SE auto touring (E61), which I purchased new in 2005, with a smaller estate or hatchback, either diesel or petrol. Having had 10 BMWs on the...

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....

Which convertible?

I wish to buy a second hand folding roof 4 seater automatic car. I was attracted to the Volkswagen Eos but your comments on it put me off. I would like heated front seats. It will be used mainly for short...

Battery drain on my BMW X6

I have a problem with my late 2009 BMW X6 - the battery is flattening. I have been advised it was the tracker, and after this has been replaced am now advised it is my iPhone. Is there a possible software...