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Is it normal for runflats to lose air more than regualr tyres?

I have a 2017 BMW 4 Series with 225/40 R19 tyres on the front and 255/35 R19 tyres on the rear (runflats). Over a two month period, both rear tyres have...

Tags: wheels and tyres runflat tyres owning consumer advice
BMW 4 Series 2013 on

Which luxury car is the wisest financial decision - Ferrari, Bentley or Aston Martin?

In early 2013, I bought a new BMW 640d M Sport Gran Coupe. I part exchanged it two years later for a new BMW M4. That cost me £32,000 in depreciation....

Tags: depreciation performance cars selling low mileage maintenance and servicing buying and selling owning trade-in values sports cars luxury cars consumer advice servicing costs
Ferrari Aston Martin Bentley BMW California 2009 on F430 2005 - 2009 Virage 2011 - 2012 Continental GT 2010 on 6 Series Gran Coupe 2012 on M4 2014 on

Why are the rear brakes in my relatively new BMW 2 Series already worn?

I own an 18 month old BMW 2 Series Active Tourer which has just had it's first service at 17,100 miles. I'm told that the rear brake pads are worn and...

Tags: brake discs rust maintenance and servicing brakes owning warranty issues wear and tear maintenance costs
BMW 2 Series Active Tourer 2014 on

What good SUV hybrids would you recommend?

I have a BMW X1 and am looking for an SUV hybrid with good performance and ride. Which cars would you suggest I consider?

Tags: buying a new suv buying a new car performance cars ride quality buying and selling suvs consumer advice hybrid suvs hybrid cars
Volkswagen KIA Toyota BMW Lexus Volvo Audi Porsche Tiguan 2016 on Niro 2016 on RAV4 2013 on X5 2014 on NX  2014 on XC90 2015 on Q7 2015 on X1 2015 on RX 450h 2009 - 2015 Cayenne 2010 on

I want to buy a Cat D BMW 1 Series - how do I find out why it was written off?

I'm thinking of buying a Cat D BMW 1 Series. The seller doesn't know why it was written off. Can you help?

Tags: insurance buying a used car accidents cat d write offs buying and selling consumer advice total loss
BMW 1 Series 2004 - 2011

My BMW 3 Series was delivered with a cracked windscreen - is the dealer liable to replace it?

I had a used 2014 BMW 3 Series delivered to me by the BMW dealer this afternoon. Before we went for a test drive, I noticed a fairly large chip on the...

Tags: rejecting a used car replacement parts legal and consumer advice consumer rights mot right to reject consumer rights act cracked windscreen
BMW 3 Series 2012 on

How can I soften the ride in my BMW X1?

I have a 2017 BMW X1 on 18-inch, non-run flat tires and x-line suspension. I recently started to develop a back pain and driving the car is making it worse....

Tags: ride comfort wheels and tyres back problems michelin consumer advice cross climate
BMW X1 2015 on

My new BMW came with one different brand tyre - should the dealer make sure all four are the same?

I've just bought a 2014, 20,000 mile BMW 320i xDrive M Sport from a BMW main dealer. The salesman told us it had new tyres all round. After delivery we...

Tags: legal and consumer advice approved used nearly new cars main dealers wheels and tyres
BMW 3 Series 2012 on

Are driver assist systems practical or just gimmicks?

Are driver assist systems, like lane keeping, adaptive cruise control, speed sign recognition, practical aids or gimmicks? I wish to buy a car to prolong...

Tags: lane discipline cruise control buying a new car buying and selling technology consumer advice
BMW 1 Series 2011 on

Am I better buying an older premium car than a newer, cheaper car if I intend to keep it for a while?

I'm looking to buy a large SUV that could fit me (6'4") in the driver's seat as well as behind the front seats. Due to this I've managed to narrow it down...

Tags: tall drivers buying a new car maintenance and servicing buying and selling long warranty consumer advice hyundai warranty
BMW Hyundai X5 2007 - 2013 Tucson 2015 on