Which motorway car?

I drive 50 miles each way to work on the M5 every day. I also have 2 small children, which small family car would you recommend to keep costs down? Is diesel a cheaper option than petrol?

Which BMW 5 series or alternative?

I'm interested in a BMW 5 series (petrol engine) but am confused by the new engine sizes/power outputs, wheel size and possible options such as variable damper control - what is the ideal set-up and are...

Excessive inside tyre wear on the 5 Series

Had my 5 Series Touring around 12 months. Car has done less than average mileage. All tyres are as fitted from new and are Run Flats. What is disconcerting is that all tyres have excessive wear on the...

Which large saloon for comfort?

I am looking to buy a used Jaguar XF; BMW 5; Mercedes E or Audi A6. My Budget is a flexible £22k. Prime consideration is comfort - both in seats and ride quality. I probably would not recognise 'handling'...

4x4 reliability and Winter/Snow tyres

Is either of 2007 BMW X3 3.0d and 2006 ML320CDI likely to be appreciably more reliable than the other? For driving one of the above on road in bad winter weather and snow, should I use winter tyres or...

Juddering 3 Series clutch

I purchased an ex BMW 320D Tourer a few months ago at 2500 miles. I have now done about 4500 and from time to time have noticed slight clutch judder, usually when reversing up a slight slope or pulling...

Which four-seater convertible should I buy?

I am considering purchasing a four-seater convertible with a maximum price of £25,000. I have a list of four cars: BMW E93 3-Series, Audi A5, Lexus IS250C and a Volvo C70. I would appreciate your input...

Which large cruiser will accommodate us and our baby?

We're looking to change our three-door BMW 3-Series convertible for something that will accommodate our baby. Overall we currently do less than 10,000 miles a year and the journeys we do tend to be at...

Electronic dipstick failure on my BMW 3 Series - what was wrong with the old physical disptick?

BMW has abandoned the good old-fashioned dipstick that was cheap, reliable and accurate, for an electronic one. The system on my 3 Series has jammed on full and the BMW dealer has had the car for nine...

BMW 1 Series won't start

My 1 Series engine fires but then resorts to a chugging sound and does not fire up properly. No computer data problems on dash board, fuel all good. Car was towed back to our garage and the mechanic's...