Am I better buying an older premium car than a newer, cheaper car if I intend to keep it for a while?

I'm looking to buy a large SUV that could fit me (6'4") in the driver's seat as well as behind the front seats. Due to this I've managed to narrow it down to only a few cars. I'm looking to keep this car...

What are the consequences of doing low mileage in a diesel car?

I'd like to buy a diesel BMW X3 2.0 but most of my journeys are short. What would be the negative effects on the car from my driving pattern? Are there any small changes to my driving, like doing a 50-mile...

Can I fit a 'deflector' behind my car's grill to protect the a/c condenser from damage?

I replaced the aircon condenser in my BMW 320 at a price of £463. The condenser is located immediately behind the front grill, which a stone entered causing the damage. Can any 'deflector' be fitted behind...

BMW refuse to give me a goodwill contribution for my disintegrating brake pads - is this a lost cause?

I have an ongoing dispute with BMW about my 2013 BMW 320D Touring. The brakes (original - total miles 32,000) suddenly started juddering on a journey and after closer inspection the surface of one of the...

Is it worth buying BMW Protect X from my dealer?

I'm looking at BMW Protect X for my new BMW 3 Series. It's a product that protects the car's bodywork and interior. It says that it also guards the vehicle’s interior, ensuring that seat fabrics and carpets...

I'm going to replace my 2011 BMW X3 soon - should I bother claiming on my insurance for a bumper scrape?

I have owned a 2011 BMW X3 2.0 from new. It's now done 55,000 miles and is in excellent condition. I'm thinking of changing it later this year or early next. Now, after over 10 years of no claims (protected),...

My nearly new car has persistent air con problems - should I reject it?

I have owned a BMW M140i from new, the car is nine months old and has suffered persistent problems with the air conditioning. The local dealership has failed to fix them, so I took the car to the supplying...

I want a used SUV that offers refinement - what do you recommend?

I'm looking to buy an automatic mid-sized used SUV, with a budget of approximately £17,000. I've narrowed the choice down to an older BMW X3, Mazda CX-5 or a year old Hyundai Tucson. I'm very tall, so...

I paid a deposit for a BMW X3, but they've decided not to complete the deal - what are my legal rights?

My BMW dealer and I agreed to a part exchange over the phone for my X3 against a one year old car they were offering for sale. The order paper was sent by email, but before I could return it, another salesman...

Admiral are trying to unlawfully write off my car - what should I do?

I bought a 2003 BMW 540i Touring M-Sport in February 2017 from a dealer for £6900. It is a rare model and very high spec. I insured with Admiral fully comp. April 15th 2017, I pranged the front end of...