Should I buy a petrol or diesel BMW or Mercedes?

I feel it is time to treat myself and am proposing to purchase either an E-Class Mercedes-Benz estate or 5 Series BMW Touring. Either will be less than a year old, but the question I am really stuck on...

Why is it so expensive to replace my BMW 335's faulty airbag warning switch?

For about a year I have had an airbag warning light showing on my 2006 BMW 335ci which has covered a mere 15,000 miles. Last week I had it booked in to the local BMW dealer and received a severe shock...

Why can't I buy floor mats for my 3 Series BMW individually?

The driver’s side car mat in my 3 Series BMW needs replacing. The other three mats are virtually as new. It would appear that I have to buy a complete set of four mats to replace one. Is this a rip off...

Why is the ride so hard on my BMW 525i?

I have purchased a 2004 BMW 525i petrol automatic, and I am amazed at the very hard ride. On motorways it is perfectly smooth and has direct steering, but as soon as you get on normal or back roads it...

How should I change the battery on a modern car?

Can you please provide me with appropriate advice and guidance on what precautions are advised and methodology applied when replacing the battery on modern cars with sophisticated electronics, such as...

Is Mercedes-Benz likely to produce a small "crossover vehicle" to rival the BMW X1?

Mercedes-Benz does not appear to be interested in small "crossover vehicles" like the BMW X1. Do you know of anything in the immediate future? I have a current 2008 W204 C-Class, and wonder if you know...

Which 4x4 SUV and small runaround for a tall driver?

We have recently retired, aged 62 and 55. We intend to dispose of our eight-year-old Jaguar S-Type (62,000 miles, average condition) and Ford Focus Ghia 2-litre (34,000 miles, good condition) and replace...

Which large, comfortable car offers easy access?

I currently drive a BMW 330d. While I love the car, I have recently had major heart surgery and find it cramped and low to get out from, so I'm looking for something a little more comfortable. I recently...

Will a new 3 Series have noisy tyres?

I have just test driven the new BMW 3 series 328i and thought it was a superb car except for intrusive road noise. It was on non standard 18" wheels. Do you think the road roar would be less on the standard...

Will BMW contribute to repairing a torque converter failure on my 3 Series?

I have a four-year-old BMW 3 Series automatic on which the torque converter of the gearbox has failed and therefore I'm told that a new gearbox is required. For this to happen after four years seems a...