BMW 320D Touring or A4 2.0 TDi Avant

I have been running a Passat 2.0 Tdi SE for 5 years, trouble free and doing 25k miles per year. I am now looking to replace it and am considering either a 12/18 month old 320D Touring or (from DriveTheDeal)...

Buying new car - can you recommend something?

Currently drive Clio automatic 1.6 and find the engine too laboured for managing the hills where I drive. Could you suggest some more powerful similar sized new cars with fully automatic petrol 2 litre...

High Mileage BMW - is this a good idea?

I will be travelling 250 miles per day on a new job Epsom to Coventry. My local garage has a BMW 520d M sport touring diesel 55 reg 143K miles at £ 7695. It looks in good condition. Is it a good deal...

Insuring 2 cars and 1 driver. What are my options?

Two cars, a Volvo S80 V8 and BMW 125i Coupe. Volvo insured my name, husband full no claims. BMW insured wife's name, full no claims. Wife failing eyesight does not wish to drive any more. What do we...

The CD multichanger in my Series 1 BMW has developed a fault. Any ideas how I can fix it?

I have a multi CD changer in my Series 1 BMW, which firstly wouldn't read any of the CD's and now refuses to release the cartridge from the player. This has developed over a few days. I'm reluctant to...

Dash Board reflection in windscreen

I bought a new 520d Touring in March this year, with an Oyster (light beige) interior trim. The dashboard is a light shade of brown. In Sunlight it reflects very badly into the screen, when it rains...

Which MPV offers good access for a driver with limited mobility?

Because of a back and hip complaint I am looking for a car with a higher seating level, e.g. a crossover or 4x4. The BMW X1 series appeals to me but I am wondering how much higher off the ground it is...

Should my BMW X3's rear coil spring have broken at 53,000 miles?

At a recent brake pad change the BMW dealer did a safety check and reported a broken rear spring, and recommended a new pair at a cost of £233.80. My E83 X3 had covered 53,300 miles. Can this failure be...

Which MPV offers a flat load bed and good economy?

I would like to buy an estate car, as its flat load bed will be very useful. I fancied an SUV but, with the price of fuel, cannot justify the cost as the vast majority of time it's just me in the vehicle....

Effect of Stop-Start Technology on turbos

You often tell people to let the engine run for a short time after stopping in order to let the turbo cool down. What is the efect of the automatic stop-start technology on engines with turbos, or is...