Buying replacement tyres

I am at present running a 2009 BMW 120d SE convertible (with which I am very pleased). It is fitted with Continental Premium Contact SSR tyres size 205/55 R16 91V runflats. What would you recommend replacing...

Water got into my BMW - should I repair or write-off?

My seven year old, 125k miles BMW 530d suffered water ingress last week. The insurer's garage won't take the engine to bits and have costed £13k for a replacement power unit - so it's a write off. The...

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...

Audi Q5 or BMW X3 - which SUV?

We intend to trade in our Audi Q5 2.0 TDI SE soon. Although the car has been reliable, the unsettled ride and the DSG gearbox have made us think twice about owning another Q5. We have dismissed the Range...

Choice of three executive saloons - which would you recommend?

I have a budget of around £25k to buy an executive saloon. My criteria are as follows: - Diesel, over 45 combined mpg - Auto preferable but manual okay - Extras to include sat-nav, leather, heated seats -...

Winter tyres

My new BMW 3-Series has R18 run-flat tyres fitted as standard. BMW offers R17 run-flat winter tyres and wheels; would that be better than an independent supplier fitting R18 run-flat winter tyres only...

Could you do a long range economy test on a hybrid vs a modern diesel?

I love diesels as they suit the terrain here in southern Spain; lots of steep hills where you do not need to change to a lower gear to easily get up them, but we have to go with the flow I guess. I have...

Annual mileage no longer justifies diesel - what now?

My annual mileage no longer justifies a diesel, I am considering a two year old used Honda Accord or a BMW 3 Series, which would you recommend? Should I consider other cars.?

BMW 3-Series E91 Touring Auto engine choice

I have up to £10,000 to spend on a BMW 3-Series E91 Touring Automatic so it'll have around 50,000+ miles on it. I won't be towing, I do about 10,000 miles per year, mixture of town and motorway. In terms...

BMW 328i or Mercedes-Benz E-Class - which should I buy?

I am looking to purchase a new car and, as I only cover about 6000 miles a year, I've shortlisted the BMW 328i and the Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe 250CGI, both with automatic gearboxes. I am looking for...