Which car to replace my BMW 1 Series?

My BMW 116i SE is now five years old and I am looking to replace it. Before I look at another BMW 1 Series, which I have no complaints of, is there something else to consider? I do about 8000 miles a year...

Why was I asked to pay for an oil top-up when my BMW 1 Series is covered by the BMW service deal?

You recently mentioned high oil consumption of BMW 4-cylinder petrol engines. I bought a BMW 1 Series convertible this year. A couple of months ago the oil warning light flashed on and, as I was local...

Where can we get economical new tyres for our BMW 1 Series?

Our local BMW garage stated that within 500 miles we will need replacement tyres at the front and quoted a substantial figure. Is there a reliable alternative tyre retailer who is cheaper? To give us a...

Which winter wheels should I get for my BMW 1 Series?

I am taking delivery of a new BMW 1 Series later this month. The new car will have 17-inch wheels. I have been enquiring about winter tyres, as you will know that the BMWs are not much good in the snow....

Where is the best place to sell a BMW 120i convertible?

Can you help with a dilemma? My sister bought a new BMW 120i convertible in March last year. Due to unforeseen and tragic circumstances she has to sell it and hopes to replace it with a used 4x4 (Honda...

Does the new BMW 118SE's turbo need to be cooled at the end of a drive?

I am considering the purchase of a new 4-door BMW 118 SE. The spec includes a turbo petrol engine. I am wondering if the turbo is likely to encounter the same overheating of bearings as bedevilled earlier...

Practical and enjoyable - what can are the choices?

I currently own a 51-plate Rover 25 1.6 and a 97 plate MGF 1.8vvc. The MGF was bought as the fun car and I love driving it. Time has come to consider selling both but I hate the thought of losing the...

Are runflat tyres for my 3 Series BMW readily available in France?

A friend of mine has a 1 Series BMW with runflat tyres and I have a 3 Series with them. He was recently stuck in France due to the lack of availability of these tyres following a puncture. He called the...

Should my partner's 1 Series BMW be using so much oil?

In January this year my partner took delivery of a new 1 Series BMW convertible. She is delighted with the car but was surprised when a few weeks ago, after only 4000 miles, the low oil warning came up....

Can you recommend a small 4x4 for use on snow-covered roads?

I live on a hill and my drive is very steep. I did have a BMW X3 which was great in the snow but I foolishly sold it last year for a BMW 1 Series thinking I did not need such a big car. With the big freeze,...