Clamping your style

I'm about to take delivery of a new, manual drive BMW 320 SE, saloon. Should I invest in a mechanical car security device (‘Krooklock’) or will it be redundant with the standard security features on the...

Are runflat tyres for my 3 Series BMW readily available in France?

A friend of mine has a 1 Series BMW with runflat tyres and I have a 3 Series with them. He was recently stuck in France due to the lack of availability of these tyres following a puncture. He called the...

Where can we have our BMW 1 Series' brake pressure sensor changed cheaply?

Our BMW 1 Series has done 40,000 miles and the warning lights for brakes and DTC have come on. My local, excellent independent garage, B&D Specialist Cars, has diagnosed a rear ABS/DTC module unit fault....

Capital of vents

I have been quoted over £80 by BMW for changing the air filter for the cabin for my 3-year old 530d. This seems a very high price for ensuring the cabin is free of smells and pollen so, unless there is...

Wheel deal

I recently purchased a BMW 118d SE through the BMW Approved Used scheme and am very happy with it. I received an email from the dealer regarding an offer for winter wheels and tyre set. This is my first...

Does it have a DPF?

I have been offered a BMW 320SE diesel with an 06 plate, but as I do a lot of local mileage interspersed with some longer journeys, I do not think it will be the right car for me if it has a particulate...

Writes and wrongs

I asked you about a replacement for my BMW X3 3.0 Diesel 35 Sport, which is now over three years old. You replied, “You can now get a 3.0 litre diesel motor in the new F25 X3, which is vastly better than...

Should my partner's 1 Series BMW be using so much oil?

In January this year my partner took delivery of a new 1 Series BMW convertible. She is delighted with the car but was surprised when a few weeks ago, after only 4000 miles, the low oil warning came up....

Why won't my BMW service plan cover an oil change at 7000 miles?

I have a BMW X1 XDrive 20D SE bought new in August 2010 with BMW service inclusive. After a year I have only done 7000 miles, mostly on long trips but with periods of short local ones. The Service Department...

Can you recommend a small 4x4 for use on snow-covered roads?

I live on a hill and my drive is very steep. I did have a BMW X3 which was great in the snow but I foolishly sold it last year for a BMW 1 Series thinking I did not need such a big car. With the big freeze,...