Why won't BMW repair my 5 Series Touring's bumper paintwork fault under warranty?

My BMW 5 Series Touring has developed a paintwork fault on the rear bumper. A patch of lacquer about the size of a 50p piece has peeled away. I sought a warranty repair, as the vehicle is just under three...

Can I upgrade my BMW E93's iPod interface to select contacts more easily?

Can I upgrade my BMW E93's OEM iPod interface so that it operates like my OEM Bluetooth interface? The Bluetooth directory allows me to select from my phone's address book by initial letter. I can turn...

Which tyres should I fit to my BMW 330d for better comfort?

I have a 2006 BMW 330d with runflat tyres on 17-inch wheels. I need to replace the tyres and I want to put on non-runflats. I am looking for comfort, not speed. What would you recommend?

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...

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...

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....

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...