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...

Which wheels and tyres for a 2010 3 Series

The alloys factory fitted to this vehicle are 17 inch V spoke style 285. Tyres are Bridgestones 225/45 R 17. I have covered only 17,000 miles and the rear tyres will shortly need replacing. A neighbour...

Airbag warning light has come on in my BMW 318d Touring - where can I have the sensor changed?

I have a 2005 BMW 318d Touring. Recently the airbag warning light has been coming on. BMW says the problem is a faulty passenger seat sensor and I am told that this is a failsafe system, where the fault...

BMW servicing - is all of this required?

I have owned my BMW for 6 years and it has done just less than 35,000 miles. Based on time rather than mileage I have had the car serviced every two years by the local main dealer. I am now told it needs...

Removing and greasing wheel hubs

Would you consider removing the wheels and greasing the hubs to be part of a routine service? I had a problem with changing a flat tyre because I could not remove the wheel. The Green Flag emergency service...

I put unleaded into my diesel BMW by mistake - should I have it flushed?

I drive a BMW 320d. As an ex-Shell employee I always look out for V-Power Diesel as I like its performance and cleanliness. For several months Shell have been capping their V-Power Diesel nozzles with...

Different tyres front and rear

I have a BMW 3 Series Convertible which needs new rear tyres. Currently fitted by BMW with Continentals. Rear wheel size is 255/40R17 94. You have recently been recommending Michelin Pilot Primacy HP...

Best new car to last a long time

Hi. I know nothing of cars but I want to buy a good used diesel automatic to last for many years. I don't care about buying the latest greatest model every year or two and I just want the best chance of...

Better car for the snow?

I like driving my BMW 320d Touring. But it's not good in snow. Which car in the same price range is better in the snow/ice and Veras good to drive ?

Buying a nearly new BMW 325iSE- is this a reliable model?

I currently own a BMW 320iSE, March 2008, 28,000 miles,petrol, manual and am very pleased with it. I have seen a 325i SE, at a main BMW dealer, April 2011, 3,100 miles, petrol, manual for £18,995. They...