What should I replace my Jaguar X-Type with?

I have been driving a Jaguar X-Type Estate 2.0-litre diesel for the last 16 years. Mileage was 33,000 when I bought it and is now 180,000. It is great to drive, very stable with plenty of torque. I am...

Why is my BMW automatic gearbox not smooth?

My previous car was a BMW 730d, the auto box when changing up or down it was seamless, it was always in the correct gear for all road conditions. I’ve recently changed cars and I now have a 2021 BMW 530d....

What is the cheapest and most reliable used electric car to buy?

What is the cheapest and most reliable used electric car to buy? Small size is okay and a range above 150 miles on a full charge.

What's the correct oil for my car?

Shell oils are now used by BMW garages in the UK. My 2019 BMW X3 3.0-litre handbook says 0W-30 or 5W-30, but only the 5W-30 Shell oil states that it is BMW LL-04 approved. Is it okay to use the 0W-30 Shell...

Should I charge my PHEV to 80% to preserve the battery?

Can you advise on this classic 'down the pub' argument please? Is it best to only charge my plug-in PHEV BMW X1 to 80% battery capacity and forgo the lost 'electric miles' in order to 'conserve' its battery...

Should I switch from petrol to an EV if I want long term reliability?

I've owned my 15 year old MkVI Golf TSI for 12 years and it's reliably covered over 160,000 miles. However, expensive problems are occurring and there are more issues on the horizon. It's probably towards...

Is a TPMS fault likely to be expensive to fix?

A few days ago the tyre pressure warning dislayed a malfunction sign. The following day it appeared to be working and was able to display the tyre pressures. The next day the malfunction sign reappeared. Is...

What sensible car for £10k do you suggest?

I'm coming up to retirement very shortly and I need to buy a "sensible" car. I currently have a Nissan Elgrand 3.5 litre and a 3.0i BMW X5. I need to be sensible and get a car that is good on fuel, cheap...

Can I retrofit Apple CarPlay to my 2019 car?

I have a 69 plate BMW X1 which has the standard BMW sat nav but no support for Apple CarPlay/Android Auto. Is it possible to upgrade or retrofit this while retaining the remaining standard features including...

Will fitting an aftermarket immobiliser affect the warranty on my new car?

I have just bought a BMW iX1 as my last car was stolen. I want to get a Ghost immobiliser fitted - will this affect the warranty on my car?