BMW X3 Vs Audi Q3

I am looking to buy an Audi Q3, but wondered how they compare to a BMW X3, what are the positives and negatives of both and which do you think would be the best choice. Also, why can I only find articles...

BMW 530d gearbox problem

A friend bought a September 2008 BMW 530d M Sport automatic from BMW franchised dealer Bavarian Garages in Belfast in May this year. It has the optional sport automatic gearbox (including the shift paddles...

Noisy air con pump on a BMW 3 Series

I have a noisy air conditioning pump on my BMW 3 Series. An independent garage advises that a new pump is necessary, but not urgent. If I leave it the noise will simply increase. Quoted £753.49 for new...

An estate for average mileages

I have £10K (or less) to spend and I want a comfortable estate to do around 10,000 miles per year. Should I be looking at a higher mileage BMW 520D, or low mile Mondeo 2.0TDCI or Volvo V70 2.0D?

Which estate car?

Please help my husband and I decide on a used estate. We keep going back and forth. We are looking for an estate car for around £9000. Hubbie is a car snob so won't consider a Ford or a Skoda - so we're...

Winter Tyres on a 5 Series

Following the press coverage of the importance of winter tyres I have researched the options for my BMW 520d efficiency dynamics (F10 2010). BMW offer wheels and tyres starting at £1800. Kwik fit offer...

Fuel consumption increase

I have a 2009 Z4 2.3 auto with 4,000 miles on the clock. Last week I zero'd the average fuel consumption readout, and since then I have only been in town, and the MPG reads 14.1! Yes, it is set to imperial. I...

Need a winter car, budget up to £60k

I need a car that will cope with winter - 4WD or winter tyres OK. Budget up to 60K. Need spacious boot and 4 doors. I don't like the interior of the Jaguar XF. Tried Mercedes-Benz CLS, but not ideal...

Snow chains advice

I would appreciate your advice on the use of snow chains as the season to be miserable approaches. If the tyre treads become filled with compacted snow why don't the chains become likewise affected? In...

Insurance prices too hight

I own a 2004 118d BMW. Lovely car. I am 29, have been driving for 12 years with 9 years no claims. I have 3 points on my license for going thriugh a red light a year ago. I also live in London. My insurance...