How can I solve the problem of alloy wheels cracking on my 2010 BMW Z4?

I am suffering (like so many others it would seem ) from wheel cracking /fracturing on inner rims of BMW 326M 19-inch staggered fit alloys on a 2010 BMW Z4 2.5 (2.3). I gather this is a common problem...

When do you start paying the £40,000 premium tax?

I purchased a 2022 BMW 840i which attracted the extra car tax for 5 years. On the document it states that the extra tax will be charged for 5 years from first registration. I bought the car in 2023 when...

Can I mix runflats with non-runflat tyres?

I returned from holiday to pick up my BMW from one of the Meet and Greet firms at Heathrow T2 to learn that when they went to bring it to the airport from their secure compound, they discovered that one...

Are runflat tyres noisier than standard tyres?

I find tyre noise particularly high on my 2023 BMW X2 20d with 20-inch runflat tyres. Would changing the tyres make any difference to road noise?

Should I replace tyres that show signs of cracking on the tread?

I bought a 2017 plate BMW Series two years ago. When I bought it, it had 80,000 miles on the clock. After two years of ownership, it now has 86,000 miles on it. The tyres are all Bridgestone and were on...

Do I need to have four matching tyres on my car?

I have just got a BMW 2 Series Active Tourer M Sport which has three different makes of tyres. The rear two are Bridgestone weather control A005, 225/45 R18 95V, but the front offside has a Sailun Atresso...

Is the alarm going off a sign of a weak battery?

I have a 2017 BMW 440i still running on its original 12-volt battery. Although there are no obvious signs of failure, the alarm went off yesterday for no apparent reason and I’ve been told a weak battery...

Will changing from run flat tyres mean a more comfortable ride?

My 2020 BMW 330i is excellent except that a back injury now necessitates a more compliant ride. The original run flat tyres are quite harsh on 19-inch wheels. Would I notice much difference in the ride...

How many years do tyres last?

I have a 2015 BMW X1 which has covered 45000 miles. The front tyres have been replaced once but the rear ones are originals and now 10 years old. They are still legal and have approx 4mm of tread. Is there...

Can I warranty claim for a cracked windscreen?

I own a BMW X1 MSport 25e which I bought in September 2023 - so the car is still under two years old with about 14K miles on the clock. I have suddenly found that a 6-inch long crack has literally appeared...