Which estate is best?

Which is better as a used car for £15,000: a BMW 5 Series or a Volkswagen Passat for £15,000? Also, should I buy a petrol or diesel?

Which large estate car?

I'm looking to buy a new estate. Currently I own a 2008 Audi A4 B7 Avant 1.9tdi. with 115PS. I'm looking at a newer Audi, maybe 2009 or 10, or a BMW 520d 2009/10. I need a square boot at least 40 inches...

Is my car’s MPG reading correct?

Can you tell me if the average fuel consumption figure displayed by my car's on-board computer is correct? I’ve read a lot of reports that claim official fuel consumption figures not matching up to real...

Which luxury estate car?

I am looking to buy an Audi A4 or A6 Avant, or a BMW 3 or 5 Series Touring. I wondered if you had a strong opinions which is the best value for money and most practical? I have a 1 yr old son and am looking...

Too many short trips

I have been told by my local BMW dealer that my driving profile, as it appears on the car’s computer, is 'undesirable', due to too many short trips (like many of your readers have already confessed to...

Why is the RAC charging so much for replacement batteries?

I phoned the RAC for a quote this morning for a battery for my 2008 BMW 520D Sports Touring. A very pleasant and helpful young lady called Tracy quoted £291.99, fitted for free as I am a member. This seemed...

Company car scheme or cash contribution?

Many years ago I swapped my company car for a £500 per month taxable company contribution. Now my company is trying to persuade all "cash takers" to rejoin, saying that terms now make it cheaper than buying...

BMW turbo problem

BMW 520D 3 yrs 10 mths old 45,000 miles and new turbo. BMW paid for part and I paid labour costs £450. Been a BMW/Mini owner from over 20 years from same garage:1) is this about fair 2) no warnings given...

Should I buy a petrol or diesel BMW or Mercedes?

I feel it is time to treat myself and am proposing to purchase either an E-Class Mercedes-Benz estate or 5 Series BMW Touring. Either will be less than a year old, but the question I am really stuck on...

comfortable tyres

We want to replace the factory-fitted 225 55 R17 Pirelli P7 run-flat tyres on our new BMW 520D SE Auto Touring with conventional tyres and would very much appreciate your suggestions as to which would...