I want to buy a Cat D BMW 1 Series - how do I find out why it was written off?

I'm thinking of buying a Cat D BMW 1 Series. The seller doesn't know why it was written off. Can you help?

My BMW 3 Series was delivered with a cracked windscreen - is the dealer liable to replace it?

I had a used 2014 BMW 3 Series delivered to me by the BMW dealer this afternoon. Before we went for a test drive, I noticed a fairly large chip on the windscreen close to the middle, on the passengers...

How can I soften the ride in my BMW X1?

I have a 2017 BMW X1 on 18-inch, non-run flat tires and x-line suspension. I recently started to develop a back pain and driving the car is making it worse. This car is obviously not for those with a weak...

My new BMW came with one different brand tyre - should the dealer make sure all four are the same?

I've just bought a 2014, 20,000 mile BMW 320i xDrive M Sport from a BMW main dealer. The salesman told us it had new tyres all round. After delivery we noticed that it had three Pirelli PZero tyres and...

Are driver assist systems practical or just gimmicks?

Are driver assist systems, like lane keeping, adaptive cruise control, speed sign recognition, practical aids or gimmicks? I wish to buy a car to prolong my safe driving years (approaching 80 years and...

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),...