Should I switch from petrol to an EV if I want long term reliability?

I've owned my 15 year old MkVI Golf TSI for 12 years and it's reliably covered over 160,000 miles. However, expensive problems are occurring and there are more issues on the horizon. It's probably towards...

Is a TPMS fault likely to be expensive to fix?

A few days ago the tyre pressure warning dislayed a malfunction sign. The following day it appeared to be working and was able to display the tyre pressures. The next day the malfunction sign reappeared. Is...

What sensible car for £10k do you suggest?

I'm coming up to retirement very shortly and I need to buy a "sensible" car. I currently have a Nissan Elgrand 3.5 litre and a 3.0i BMW X5. I need to be sensible and get a car that is good on fuel, cheap...

Can I retrofit Apple CarPlay to my 2019 car?

I have a 69 plate BMW X1 which has the standard BMW sat nav but no support for Apple CarPlay/Android Auto. Is it possible to upgrade or retrofit this while retaining the remaining standard features including...

Will fitting an aftermarket immobiliser affect the warranty on my new car?

I have just bought a BMW iX1 as my last car was stolen. I want to get a Ghost immobiliser fitted - will this affect the warranty on my car?

Is TPMS accurate?

How accurate are the tyre pressure monitors factory fitted to the wheel rim. have a 71-plate BMW 118 and after using the gauge on the pump to inflate the tyres to the correct pressure, the electronic information...

Why does my BMW have two batteries?

There are two batteries in a my BMW 330e 2017, excluding the high voltage battery. One auxiliary battery under the bonnet and another battery in the boot. What is the role of these two batteries? How are...

What's the best estate car on an £8000 budget?

I am looking for a decent family car that is still sporty to drive. I was thinking about a BMW 5 Series Touring or a Ford Mondeo. Currently I have a double pushchair so the boot needs to be big. Also,...

How can I prevent my tyres getting damaged by potholes?

MY 2022 BMW M340i Touring failed its first mot yesterday. Yes, you’ve guessed, pothole damage to the front near side tyre. This will be the third tyre I will have had to replace in 18 months (this tyre...

Is wing mirror theft a common occurrence?

My son had the wing mirrors stolen from his 2024 model year BMW 3 series Touring. The surrounding plastic was broken, so they appear to have been ripped off. The car alarm was not triggered. Do you suppose...