New vs nearly new - what should I do?

I've e-mailed you a few times about buying my next car and narrowed it down to a nearly new (6k miles, 1yr old) BMW 118d SE, a Hyundai i30 Style (126 hp), Kia Cee'd 4 (same engine as the Hyundai). After...

Can I do this with Winter Tyres?

My Tyre Size is: Front 215/40/R18 Rear 245/35/R18 I put Vredestein Wintrac Xtreme 225/40/R18 on the rear last year but want to put some of the same tyre on the front this year (because it's OK getting...

Why is the RAC charging so much for replacement batteries?

I phoned the RAC for a quote this morning for a battery for my 2008 BMW 520D Sports Touring. A very pleasant and helpful young lady called Tracy quoted £291.99, fitted for free as I am a member. This seemed...

BMW 530d auto gearbox - how much oil do I need?

How much oil does a BMW 530d auto gearbox hold?

Winter Tyres - should I go for the same size on all?

My tyres are as follows: Front 205 45 R18 Rear 225 40 R18 I am getting some winter tyres for my car for the winter, would you recommend getting the same as above (summer tyres) or would you get for the...

What do you think the chance is of a discount on a BMW X3 or Land Rover Freelander?

We are thinking about buying a BMW X3 or a Land Rover Freelander 2. There is £5000 off the old model, what discount should we try to get on a new car or a used one? Our trade in is very low, so a cash...

Do the badges on BMW 1 Series models reflect the engine size?

An elderly friend has a BMW 1 Series and bought it new as a 1.6 engine size, but on delivery found engine was actually 1.8. The engine size is not badged on the vehicle. I rather dismissed this as that...

Emissions - why have they changed on my BMW?

Can you please tell my why my 57 plate 118d 5-door is classed as producing 123g/km when in your list of emissions it is only classed as 119g/km with a £30 tax?

Is the BMW Sport Steptronic's fuel economy as good as is claimed?

BMW 320d Sport Steptronic - is the fuel economy as good as they say? I'm looking at one tomorrow.

Is the Lexus IS250C a good used buy?

I recently test-drove a Lexus IS250C. It's no sports car and could do with one extra litre, but it's very refined and superbly built. I'm being offered an ex-Lexus management car, a 2011 model with very...