Damage from freak hailstorm

Following the freak storms we had earlier in the week, my car has suffered quite significant hailstone damage. Every panel on the car is dented, some obvious, some only visible at certain angles, I would...

I can recommend the BMW X3 for towing a large caravan.

Regarding PD's letter about speccing a new BMW F25 X3, I have owned a new 2.0D F25 X3 since May 2011 and what a fantastic car it is. I have done 10,000 miles including towing a caravan (1475kg MTPLM) in...

Expensive timing chain failure on my BMW 118d - who is liable?

The timing belt on my BMW 118d, 07 reg, with 59,000 miles on the clock broke last week and I am told by my local dealer that it cost £800 to strip down the engine and identify the fault. They then told...

Timing chain snapped on a BMW 320d - have you heard of this before?

Whilst my BMW 3 Series was in the garage they claim that the timing chain has snapped. Would tampering with the crank shaft potentially caused the timing chain to suddenly snap? It seems very unlucky...

Audi A5 and BMW 3 Series Coupes - which one should I go for?

I am about to replace my Audi A3 TSI Sportback Quattro with one of above. Prices appear similar. Any recommendation, please?

Timing chain snapped on a BMW 320d - what should I do?

I bought my BMW 320d from a dealer 9 months ago with 96,000 miles on the clock. I recently took the car to the BMW main dealer for its major service as it has a full BMW service history. The service was...

Problematic 1 Series clutch

First, I must say how totally impressed I am with the service received from Sytner BMW, Birmingham. 1. At my first service, approx. 7000 miles, I remarked that that minor clutch judder was being encountered,...

Can the satnav in my BMW X3 be improved?

I'm having problems with my four month old BMW X3's factory-fitted satnav system, which came as part of the £2500 Professional package. It takes a full seven digit postcode but I have found the satnav...

Why do some drivers dislike runflats?

I think the runflat tyres on my 525i are superb. This is my third 525 fitted with Bridgestone Potenzas (50mm profile on a 17-inch wheels). They are very grippy, even when pushed hard, forgiving over speed...

Replacement for Suzuki Swift Sport - recommendations?

I'm looking to change my 2009 Suzuki Swift Sport for something more robust, slightly larger, with fewer rattles and a more composed and forgiving ride quality. I have been looking at the Audi A3 1.9tdi,...