Buying an SUV (petrol v diesel?) – what would you recommend?

I have up to £30,000 to spend but have a dilemma - my annual mileage is very low (about 4,000) and includes a lot of very short journeys. I am torn between a used 3 litre diesel X5, which my wife prefers...

Tyres changed for none-runflats on a BMW

I have just purchase a used BMW 318i SE from a non BMW Franchised Dealer. When I test drove the car is had Bridgestone Potenza Run-Flat tyres all round. Before agreeing to purchase the car I confirmed...

Which six-cylinder car?

Have test driven a BMW 5 Series and an Audi A6 and like the last one best but it's a bit expensive. Any other ones we should try? Are BMW X models good for driving long distance?

Hard ride on my Z4

I like my 2004 Z4 but would like it more if it had a softer ride. It has Bridgestone runflats 255 35 18 on the back and 225 40 18 on the front. Would 225 45 17 alloys all round with conventional tyres...

Where can I sell my 2010 BMW 335i?

I’m considering disposing of my June 2010 BMW 335i Coupe (20,000 miles, immaculate, manual) prior to ordering a replacement BMW from my long-term franchised dealer. However the appraisal price is silly...

Which BMW to replace my ageing M3?

I have an E36 M3. It’s a wonderful car that I have always maintained, money no object, but she now has 170,000 miles on the clock and has recently had one or two sizeable bills. It’s difficult to know...

Recommend a car with low emissions and good performance for a long commute?

I currently drive a Subaru Impreza WRX S Prodrive, which has been great to own and to drive and has been ideal for my weekly commute from the wilds of the Welsh marshes to London, whatever the weather...

Fuel pump has no pressure?

There's no presure coming out of the high pressure pump from the engine. Can you think of any reason this might happen please John?

Am I getting good enough fuel economy?

I can only get 55.8 mpg out of my BMW 1 Series after 2000 miles. Do you think it could get higher?

What run flats are quietest?

I will soon need to change the tyres on my BMW 530d. It is currently fitted with Bridgestone Potenza 225x50 on 17inch rims. The tyres are fairly noisy so I'm hoping that you can suggest an alternative...