Why has BMW disabled features on my used car unless I pay?

I'm writing about a problem I've run into with a used car that I suspect is catching out a lot of owners without them realising, and which I think your readers would want to know about. In September 2025...

I have an iPhone with the latest software updated, so why won't Apple CarPlay work properly in my car?

I have an iPhone 5 SE with the latest software updated. I bought a 2020 Skoda Octavia recently and Apple Car Play linked up very easily through USB connection. However, whenever I play any music from any...