A new car for touring

I want a comfortable, well appointed, easy driving car with good cargo capacity and weight/torque ratio, towing and soft off-road capable. Please rate my short list and any I may have missed. Freelander...

Replacing two cars with one

We have an 11yr old BMW 528i saloon and 5yr old Golf 1.6 FSI both automatic. We want to replace the two cars with one that can cope with central London driving (has to be auto) incl. dealing with lots...

BMW battery bother

I have water leaking into the battery compartment of a 2006 BMW 525D. This caused a breakdown and major electrical problems which will cost me about £1,000. BMW have not identified the cause of the...

Which warranty?

The manufacturers three-year warranty runs out shortly. BMW have offered to renew it(£427 inc. emergency service), but so have Warranty Direct (£300) & Warranty Wise (£531). Can you suggest which would...

Can you recommend an economical 4x4 suitable for a 50-mile commute for a taller driver?

I live in rural North Yorkshire and travel to York every day on B-roads, a return journey of about 50 miles. Additionally I travel about 150 miles each weekend. The last two winters have been very severe...

Replacement 4x4

I have a BMW 520D (2009) which averages 54mpg at 70 mph+. However I am looking to replace it, ideally with a 4x4. Budget up to £25k, either new or up to 6 months Old. Looking for good consumption and...

Best tyre and wheel combinations

The standard tyres on the rear of my 3 Series Coupe will be 255/35 R18 whereas on my current car I have 255/30 R19s. Will the overall diameter of the wheel and tyre be identical, or will the R18s be smaller?...

Do I really need to pay a BMW dealer £3,600 to fit a tow hitch to my 530D?

I have just been quoted £3,600 by a BMW dealer to fit a tow hitch to my BMW 530D GT. I was told the car would have to reprogrammed for towing and electrical work would have to carried out. A local tow...

Which convertible has a large boot space to accommodate my golf clubs?

Having, regrettably, had to sell my pristine XJS convertible through lack of winter garage space, I would be most grateful to know which "Eurocar" convertible available, at least three years old and no...

When's the new 3 series come out?

I am interested in buying a new BMW 3 Series Touring and have heard rumours that a new model is to be introduced later this year. My local BMW dealer says not, but I'm reluctant to commit and find out...