Why do you recommend runflat tyres when they ruin the ride quality?

I usually agree with your advice, but on the subject of BMW runflats my own experience leads me to disagree. Just over a year ago I bought a 335i SE with 18-inch rims and second generation Bridgestone...

Expensive servicing costs in West London

I really think its time that BMW took a good look at its West London dealers. A recent quote for an oil service, new front and back brake pads, coolant flush and brake fluid change came to the princely...

We buy any car/ cash4cars

I am literally about to buy (already paid a deposit) a 2007 BMW 320 SE with 37k on the clock. I am paying £10,995 for it, but when I did some investigation with 'webuyanycar & cash4cars' I found that if...

comfortable tyres

We want to replace the factory-fitted 225 55 R17 Pirelli P7 run-flat tyres on our new BMW 520D SE Auto Touring with conventional tyres and would very much appreciate your suggestions as to which would...

Suitable tow cars

We used to own a Rover Landrover 3 (from new) but after 3 years and as soon as warranty had run out we changed it for a BMW 5 series touring model 520 diesel SE, a pre registered model with auto gearbox. We...

Buying a smaller estate witch cheaper VED

Our car is a Saab 93 Sportwagon Automatic 1.8t on a 55 plate and we average 32mpg (according to the on board computer). We drive between 5,000 and 7,000 miles per year, so not enough to consider diesel....

BMW Z4 Roof motor - not recalled by BMW yet a well documented BMW fault

I have a BMW Z4 on a 54-plate. The automatic roof recently stopped working. I Googled the problem and it appears that the most common fault for the roof is that the motor, which draws the roof back,...

Satellite Navigation problems

Following your advice on BMW sat nav that does not accept full postcode, this is the response I received from BMW "Satellite Navigation systems have been fitted to our product and many other products...

Planning for the winter

Now winter has passed, I'm starting to research and plan for next winter. At first I was assuming that getting rid of my BMW 318D would be the best plan, but I have seen a lot of advice around getting...

Buying a premium used four seater

I'm running a Volvo XC60 SE Lux D5, which I very much rate. My work arrangements are changing to involve 50% overseas travel so I really no longer need to have such a workhorse as I'm unlikely to do more...