Which 4x4 SUV and small runaround for a tall driver?

We have recently retired, aged 62 and 55. We intend to dispose of our eight-year-old Jaguar S-Type (62,000 miles, average condition) and Ford Focus Ghia 2-litre (34,000 miles, good condition) and replace...

Which large, comfortable car offers easy access?

I currently drive a BMW 330d. While I love the car, I have recently had major heart surgery and find it cramped and low to get out from, so I'm looking for something a little more comfortable. I recently...

Will a new 3 Series have noisy tyres?

I have just test driven the new BMW 3 series 328i and thought it was a superb car except for intrusive road noise. It was on non standard 18" wheels. Do you think the road roar would be less on the standard...

Will BMW contribute to repairing a torque converter failure on my 3 Series?

I have a four-year-old BMW 3 Series automatic on which the torque converter of the gearbox has failed and therefore I'm told that a new gearbox is required. For this to happen after four years seems a...

What do you think of the BMW 330i?

We're thinking of changing our car and are looking at a 2008 BMW 330i (the 272bhp model). We do around 8000 miles per year and want something that is fun to drive and comfortable. The majority of driving...

BMW alarm issues

My car was recently broken into and various items in the glove box etc. were stolen. The car was parked on my drive and locked. When I discovered the theft (my neighbour suffered the same situation and...

Off road tyres for a BMW X3

I am being offered an F25 X3 as a company car but I need it to be able to get through the snow that we get here in the peak district (6 inches on the roads for most of the winter). Can you fit off-road...

Buying reliable convertible - what would you recommend?

I bought an Audi TTS roadster 2 years ago to replace my wife's MR2 and as a 'fun' car for me. Unfortunately my wife has not taken to the Audi. I think its time to consider an alternative. I reckon its...

Failled steering rack on day old new car

I purchased a brand new car two weeks ago on the way home my husband complained of the steering feeling really heavy. We checked tyres and iDrive but could see no fault. We got home and I took the car...

Engine problem with my BMW 5 Series

My BMW has a problem. When accelerating it immediately starts to shudder. I stop and the engine is very rough as if it is misfiring.