Up the creek without a paddleshift

Regrettably, I ignored your advice a couple of years ago and was talked into trading in my E39 525d for an E60 520d. Although it has sufficient power I notice the lack of smooth delivery and am now considering...

Service indicator

I've just had my car serviced on 21st May 2011 and it's needing a service inspection already in less than 2000 miles and a little over 2 months, surely this can't be right? Should BMW serviced department...

Are run flat tyres a good idea?

I am looking to order a new BMW X3 2.0d SE. Would you recommend run-flat tyres?

Replacing a CR-V

Essentials are : 4WD,40+mpg, Elec sun roof option, five doors, Elec full driver seat alteration. Petrol or diesel (annual mileage approx 24000), elevated driving position an advantage. Due to high...

Can you recommend a 4x4 for use in snow, and can we buy a car and register it in Spain?

I hope you can give me some advice. I've never been attracted to 4x4s, but living in Scotland and having two severe winters in a row has persuaded me that when I swop my present car I should consider one....

Replacing run-flats

My 2009 320SE Coupe, which is on run flats, is causing a problem. The warning light comes on every few weeks to indicate a loss of pressure. Each time I check the condition of the tyres and pressures...

Replacing stolen BMW

I've recently had my 2008 BMW 335 d M sport saloon stolen after theives broke into out house and stole the keys. My wife is now paranoid that a direct replacement could lead to the same happening but...

BMW X3 handbrake

Can you give me your opinion of the new BMW X3s Handbrake operation. As it is a button do you think its a good idea, but above all is it safe.

Early delivery

I'm waiting to take delivery of a new F25 BMW X3 M Sport. Initaly I was told it would be ready for collection on 1st September, thus giving me a 61 number plate. The dealer now tells me it could be ready...

Could I use winter tyres all year round on my BMW X3 M Sport?

Unfortunately my BMW X3 M Sport came with 234/45 R19 (front) and 255/40 R19 (rear) tyres as standard. It was an ex BMW registered car (1500 miles on clock) loaded with extras and seemed tempting at the...