Do you know anything about DSC faults on the BMW 3 Series?

I wonder if you have had any requests for help about the DSC warnings displayed on BMW dashboards? I have a 55-plate 3 Series and have only ever used the DSC once, in the bad snow at the beginning of this...

Will having my BMW 3 Series resprayed at an independent garage void my rust warranty?

I had an inch-wide one meter scratch across the rear door of my 2009 BMW 3 Series. Can you recommend a specialist to repair this who uses BMW OEM water-based paint and has a concealed spray booth? Also,...

I need to replace my Skoda Octavia with something to cover high mileages - what about the Toyota Avensis diesel?

I run my own furnishing business and cover about 50,000 miles per year. I currently have a 2006 Skoda Octavia Mk2 1.9TDI estate which is coming up to 165,000 miles. It has been very good, but the driver's...

Audi A5 coupe quattro or BMW 330 xDrive?

I'm in the process of choosing my new car. I definitely want a four-wheel drive because I like to drive to the mountains in wintertime. My primary concern is great handling of the car for fast cornering....

Did a DSC/ESP fault cause our BMW 1 Series' brakes to fail?

The Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) Warning light recently illuminated on the dashboard of my wife's BMW 1 Series. We consulted the manual which stated the car was still safe to drive. As the car was under...

Can I reject my problematic BMW 320 even though it's on finance?

I bought my BMW convertible 320 CI on a 56 plate a few months ago. There was a noise coming from the car within the first month and the windows seemed to have a mind of their own. The garage where the...

Should I change the oil in my new BMW 520d after 1200 miles?

Hi, I have the new F10 520d BMW. The first service is only after 20,000 miles. Would you recommend an oil change at least after the first 1200 miles? I was planning to get this done by an independent BMW...

Can I get a contribution from the seller of my ex-fleet BMW 520d towards replacement parts?

I bought a BMW 520d as an ex-fleet car with 96,000 miles. I have done less than 1000 miles, but I had to change all brake pads and all four discs because they were worn out. Now i also have to change all...

Would you pick the the BMW X1 or Mercedes-Benz C250 CGI?

Which one do you recommend? The BMW X1 or Mercedes-Benz C250 CGI?

Executive derision

Could you please help? I have to decide on the best model of executive type car for very high mileage all year round use, and it must be German. Use includes 4am early morning starts and late return from...