Is this 2000 Saab 9-3 convertible a good buy as a 'fun' car?

Can you offer any advice as to whether the above Saab convertible would be a good buy? It has full Saab service history, two owners, petrol engine and was registered in 2000 on a W plate. It's done 71,700...

Is the 5 Series BMW diesel reliable?

Is the BMW 5 Series diesel E60 reliable, and what sort of trouble might it give?

Is my 1998 BMW 840Ci Sport likely to turn into a money pit?

Could you advise if my 1998 BMW 840Ci Sport with 109,000 miles (with a replacement engine of approx 50,000 to 60,000 miles) - is worth keeping? Or should I get rid of it as a money-guzzling hole in my...

I want to buy a BMW M Sport at auction - what time of year will I get the best price?

I was just wondering how much a BMW 320d M Sport 2008/58 would cost at auction? Also, which are the best BCA auctions to go to? I've called BCA and the guide price seems high. From what I've read on your...

What's causing a lack of power under acceleration on my BMW 530d automatic?

I have a 2003 BMW 530d Auto (E60) that has done 124,000 miles. I recently experienced a sort of power lag, by this I mean when doing speeds of 75 - 85 mph and you press the accelerator (not kick-down but...

Discharge of the light brigade

I bought a BMW 320dSE Touring in just over 2 years ago. The stop/start always worked well until recently. The car has been back to the dealership 3 times and each time they say there is nothing wrong...

High fives

Last Saturday, the wife and I went on a test drive in the new BMW F10 5 Series diesel. Yes, it was very nice, but it was not great step up from the 2006 BMW 5-Series we are driving now. Do you agree?

How common is the Mazda 3 ABS / ESP module fault?

Any idea how frequent the ABS/ESP module fault is which affects the Volkswagen Golf V, Mazda 3, Skoda Octavia and BMW 1 Series? Is it a problem that all cars fitted with this unit will definitely suffer...

I've bought a BMW 335i privately which has a faulty turbo - can I claim from my new BMW warranty?

I've just bought a 2007 BMW 335i from a private seller - sold as seen. I took out a full BMW warranty on the car on the same date. I recently noticed a rattling noise coming from under the car. Thinking...

Does my BMW 320D's sat nav require a software update?

I have just purchased a secondhand BMW 320D with a business satellite navigation system. The company kept the navigation disc. I have purchased a disc, but it keeps saying 'Media unable to be read'. I...