BMW 2 Series Active Tourer - cam belt or chain?

Does the engine in the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer 1.5D auto (66 plate) have a cam belt or is it chain driven? If it is cam belt, what mileage/age is it recommended to change it at?

Why is my car not compliant with the London ULEZ?

My car is a BMW 318d on a 14 plate. I did a check on a couple of websites and it came back as not acceptable for the London Ultra-Low Emission Zone (ULEZ). Yet I tried another car, a year older and it...

Which estate car or SUV should I buy for under £20,000?

Which sporty (200+ bhp) estate car or SUV should I buy with large boot and a £15,000-£20,000 budget? I currently have a 45-50-mile daily commute and holiday a lot in the UK. Ideally, I would like a petrol...

Can you recommend a transmission specialist?

I have an RAC warranty on a 2016 BMW 520. A seal on the transmission inlet needs replacing but the warranty only covers labour at £50 an hour not the £160 an hour my main dealer charges Do you know...

Should I get a BMW extended warranty?

I have a three year BMW 2 Series Active Tourer with14,500 mile on the clock. It's been serviced by BMW and will continue to be. With such a low mileage do you think I need to extend my warranty at a cost...

Should I buy an ex-police car?

I’m interested in buying an ex-police BMW 330d saloon. I prefer cars with no extras. I don’t want leather, sunroof etc. I cover around 8,000 miles per annum and like the basic spec but with a punchy engine....

Should I order a new car now or wait for stock?

I would like to purchase the BMW i4 M50. I understand that delivery could be in June 2022 if I order one now but am concerned that this could take longer although deliveries in Germany are earlier than...

My car has been written off - can I challenge the valuation I've been given?

I have recently had my 2015 BMW 1 Series deemed a total loss and have had an offer made to me by the insurance company which I think is far below what it should be due to the spec on it. Do I just accept...

How reliable is the BMW i3?

My BMW i3 is just about to exit its 3 year warranty and I have been offered extended warranty at £700-plus per annum. This seems quite a lot of money for a car that has limited to go wrong with it and...

Does my BMW X1 have electric or hydraulic power steering?

Does my 2017 BMW X1 diesel have hydraulic or electric power steering?